This scrapbook is a vintage example of a
nineteenth century tradition known as a common book, a personal collection of interesting
newspaper articles such as poetry, local news, obituaries, photographs, and souvenirs of
events.
Dates:
1878-1894; Majority of material found within 1893-1894
Abstract
The material here includes two separate typescripts of his history of Lehigh University. The first one, tentatively titled The Story of the Lehigh University: An Intimate History, is very detailed, and includes an index of names mentioned. (Notes and corrections are from James Mack, who read it). The second typescript more closely resembles the published work, with a lot of the original material omitted. (The introduction is different). The book, published in 1992 by Lehigh University...
This collection includes letters written to the office
of the President (some to the Secretary of the Faculty or the Registrar) between 1866 and 1921. These
letters cover many aspects of "Life as President of Lehigh". Also included are sixty one "Letter Books"
with the replies from the President in chronological order from 1878 to 1920.
Abstract
LEPOCO, the Lehigh-Pocono Committee of Concern, is a non-profit citizens group of approximately 1000 members (as of 2015), based in the Lehigh Valley. Founded in 1965 to oppose the war in Vietnam, LEPOCO's concerns have broadened to include a range of problems that endanger peace and the planet. The collection includes memorabilia preserved from numerous events, newsletters, meeting minutes, and publications. The documents record not only the activities of LEPOCO but also almost the entire...
This collection contains letter from 1943 from family and Lehigh friends to Sheldon Zalkind during his time in the military. It’s composed of 43 items, including correspondences, postcards, and a photograph.
An attempt is made to trace the Linderman Family as it is directly associated with Lehigh University. The Lindermans in the United States seemingly trace their ancestry to Jacob von Linderman who came to New York in 1710. He is believed to be a relative of the brother of Margarette Linderman Luther, the mother of the German Reformation religious leader, Martin Luther.
Dates:
1710 - 2013; Majority of material found within 1856 - 1995
Abstract
The collection is composed of the academic, personal, and research related correspondences and documents of Nicholas Balabkins, an economics professor at Lehigh University (currently a professor emeritus), from the years 1957 to 1982. The materials in the collection are mostly composed or but are not limited to personal letters, academic reviews, publications, article submissions, research correspondences, and travel information. Balabkins often traveled for research purposes, mainly to...
Abstract
This collection consists of fourteen student conducted oral history projects related to Lehigh University. The course (History 303) was taught by Professor Kim Carrell-Smith in the Fall semester of 2003. Through the course, the students studied the standards of oral histories and as a final project, they interviewed Lehigh alumni, staff and faculty about Lehigh University, its history, traditions and experiences. Some of the interviews are restricted since the interviewees did not sign the...
The collection of newspaper articles, Lehigh student memorabilia, invitations, athletics programs and correspondence is recorded in a scrapbook measuring 30 x 24.5 x 6 cm, 99 pages very poor condition measuring 30.5 x 25 x 4 cm marbled paper over board with dark brown pebbled buckram spine and corners - exterior looks good but interior pages all separated from the spine and the paper pages chipping and crumbling.
Dates:
1885 - 1896; Majority of material found within 1885 - 1889
