Skip to main content Skip to search results

Showing Collections: 1 - 4 of 4

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

Lehigh University Library Correspondence, 1924-1935

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0009
Abstract

Letters written mostly to and from the president of Lehigh University, Charles Russ Richards, and the librarian, Howard Seavoy Leach, concerning all aspects of library business.

Dates: 1924-1935
Found in: Lehigh University Special Collections

Lehigh University Presidents' Correspondence, 1866-1921

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0003
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1866-1921
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

Filtered By

  • Repository: Lehigh University Special Collections X
  • Subject: Libraries X
  • Subject: Libraries X
  • Subject: Correspondence X

Filter Results

Additional filters:

Subject
Librarians 3
Linderman Library 3
Correspondence 2
Lehigh University -- Library -- History 2
Libraries -- Insurance 2
∨ more
Rare books 2
Academic libraries – United States 1
Antiquarian booksellers 1
Archives 1
College Presidents 1
Coxe Laboratory 1
Drown Memorial Hall. 1
E.W. Fairchild-Martindale Library and Computing Center 1
Fritz Engineering Laboratory. 1
Lehigh University -- History 1
Lehigh University -- Presidents 1
Lehigh University--Buildings. 1
Lehigh University. -- Presidents 1
Lehigh University. Arboretum 1
Lehigh University. Libraries. 1
Letters (correspondence) 1
Libraries 1
Mart Science and Engineering Library 1
Metallurgists 1
Packer Memorial Church (Bethlehem, Pa.) 1
Personal correspondence 1
Receipts (financial records) 1
Sayre Park. 1
Taylor Gymnasium. 1
Taylor Hall. 1
+ ∧ less
 
Names
Honeyman, Robert B. 2
Leach, Howard Seavoy, 1887-1948 2
Lehigh University. Library 2
Mack, James D. (James Decker), 1916- 2
Cady, Susan A. 1
∨ more
Coppée, Henry, 1821-1895 1
Coxe, Eckley B. (Eckley Brinton), 1839-1895 1
Drinker, Henry S. (Henry Sturgis), 1850-1937 1
Eleutherian Mills Historical Library 1
Emery, Natt M. (Natt Morrill), 1873-1935 1
Estes, William L. (William Lawrence), 1855-1940 1
Franklin, William S. (William Suddards), 1863-1930 1
Green, David 1
Green, Jeannette 1
Lamberton, Robert Alexander, 1824-1893 1
Lehigh University 1
Lehigh University. Library. Rare Book Room 1
Metzger, Philip A. (Philip Allen), 1944- 1
Raynor, Georgia 1
Richards, Berry Gargel 1
Richards, Charles R. (Charles Russ Richards) 1
Traister, Daniel 1
+ ∧ less