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Documents Related to Lehigh University Centennial Celebrations, 1961-1966
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0228
Abstract
This collection contains documents related to Lehigh University Centennial celebrations (1961-1966) that includes Centennial Convocation Symposium titled “The Exercise of Men’s Incredible Powers”; Lehigh Development Office Centennial Fund fundraising documents, 100th Birthday; special Centennial issues of newspapers, magazines, various clippings, press releases, memos, correspondence and other publications.
Dates:
1961-1966; Majority of material found within 1963, 1965
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections
James D. Mack Lehigh University Library Documents
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0145
Abstract
James D. Mack was Lehigh University Librarian from 1948(?) to 1976. Mr. Mack graduated from Lehigh Class of 1938. He was hired by University Librarian Howard S. Leach in 1946 as his assistant. Leach died two years later. In the early 1960’s Mack had his title changed to Library Director. He retired in 1976 and became Rare Book Curator. As Director he was succeeded by Berry G. Richards and as Rare Book curator Daniel Traister succeeded him. Eventually Philip Metzger succeeded Daniel...
Dates:
1926-1989; Majority of material found within 1960-1985
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections
James Decker Mack and the Writing of Matthew Flinders, 1774-1814
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0048
Abstract
The material includes correspondence re the development and publication of Mack's book Matthew Flinders, 1774-1814. Melbourne: Nelson (Australia), 1966. It includes files on the publisher, Thomas Nelson & Sons, Ltd.; the American Philosophical Society, who gave Mack a grant to do research; & Sir Gavin de Beer-who arranged the grant. Also included are Mack's note cards for the book, arranged by date (1801-1814).
Dates:
1961 to 1983
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections
Lehigh University History by W. Ross Yates
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0076
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 Press,...
Dates:
1865-1992
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections
Mart Science and Engineering Library Construction and Dedication, 1963-1969
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0285
Abstract
In 1963, Lehigh University decided to have another library for its growing collections. The Science and Engineering library became one of the largest building projects of Lehigh that cost over $1 million. This collection includes plans and specifications, floor plans, sketches, furniture specifications, architectural notes and other correspondences as well as proposals from building and construction firms. Also includes the dedication files, speeches, thank you letters to and from Library...
Dates:
1963 - 1969
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections
Records on Robert B. Honeyman Gifts to Lehigh University Library
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0116
Abstract
Records on Robert B. Honeyman Gifts to Lehigh University Library (1924-1978) contain items relating to Honeyman’s collection of rare books and manuscripts and his gift of part of that collection to his alma mater Lehigh University. These records include correspondence, primarily with Lehigh librarians Howard Seavoy Leach and James D. Mack, inventory and appraisal lists, and receipts for purchases from international antiquarian book dealers.
Dates:
1924-1978
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections
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- Metzger, Philip A. (Philip Allen), 1944- 1
- Neville, Harvey A. (Harvey Alexander), 1898-1983 1
- Numbers, Robert Warren (Class of 1950) 1
- Packer, Asa, 1805-1879 1
- Rathbone, Monroe Jackson 1
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- Richards, Berry Gargel 1
- Sayre, Robert H. (Robert Heysham), 1824-1907 1
- Staples, W L 1
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- Traister, Daniel 1
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