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Joseph W. Richards collection

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0097
Abstract

This collection contains material related to Joseph W. Richards, Lehigh professor and the college’s first PhD recipient, including certificates, awards, property titles, and photographs of the Richards family.

Dates: 1890s - 1901

Julian Albert Leonhard Correspondence, 1903-1904

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0227
Abstract

The letters in this collection were sent by Leonhard Family and Lehigh University President Thomas M. Drown about Julian Albert Leonhard's death from typhoid fever in his freshman year from a possible fraternity hazing prank. Leonhard’s typhoid was caused by contaminated water which was believed to be from the Bethlehem city water.

Dates: 1903-1904, 2011

Juragua Iron Company Mine Photographs, 1912-1914

 Collection — Box: Photo 0011.01
Identifier: SC Photo-0011
Abstract The Juragua Iron Company was the first American company to become interested in iron mining in Cuba. The mines were located in the province of Santiago at the eastern end of Cuba. The Santiago province climate is hot, but not affected by fevers or malaria. The company first went to Cuba in the early 1880s to begin iron ore mining. Its capital stock was controlled by the Bethlehem Iron Company of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Steel Company of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It...
Dates: 1912-1914

King Iron Bridge Company Scrapbook, 1892

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0206
Abstract This scrapbook is an interesting contrast of nineteenth century ephemera – albumen photographs and chromolithographic trade cards and calling/visiting cards. The photographs present the metal truss design of bridges built by the King Iron Bridge Company in various places in the 1880s. The trade cards promoting patent medicines and perfume and the calling cards display the beautiful art of the chromolithograph printing process. The scrapbook seems to represent a popular Victorian Era...
Dates: 1880s

Kingsley M. Williams ‘42 Biography

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS0418
Abstract

Brief biography gives a wry account of student life at Lehigh prior to World War II, as well as growing up during the 1920s.

Dates: 1938 - 1942; Majority of material found within 1938 - 1942

Knight Family Scrapbook 1878-1894

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0252
Abstract

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

Laboratory Notebooks of Some Student Applicants, 1908-1915

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0032
Abstract

Contains high school laboratory notebooks (7 Chemistry, 10 Physics, 1 Physical Geography and 1 Engineering) submitted by prospective students as part of the application process to be admitted to Lehigh.

Dates: 1908-1915

Lawrence Henry Gipson Institute for Eighteenth-Century Studies Archives

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0008
Abstract

A collection of the Institute's records since its founding in 1971. Includes minutes, financial statements, correspondence and materials pertaining to the symposia and other programs offered by the Institute. Also included are applications for the small grants offered by the Institute each year, and reports of the work accomplished under the grants, as well as some of the papers delivered at the symposia.

Dates: 1971-1982

Lecture Notes of Henry S. Jacoby (Class of 1877)

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0254
Abstract

This manuscript describes two late nineteenth century courses of study at Lehigh University – metallurgy and international law. The breathe of the knowledge of these topics at the time presents an excellent overview of the scope of Lehigh’s range of education.

Dates: 1876

Lecture notes taken by Albert Beardsley Jessup in Mansfield Merriman Civil Engineering class

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0318
Abstract

The notes pertain to a Construction class taught by Professor Merriman. The topics covered throughout of the lectures give insight into how construction was viewed in the late 1800s, including accepted building materials and construction methods. The meticulousness of the notes testify to Albert Beardsley Jessup’s diligence as a student. The material is also covered in great detail, which emphasizes Professor Merriman’s expertise in the field of civil engineering.

Dates: 1895-06

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Mack, James D. (James Decker), 1916- 6
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Eney, William J. 3
Eric Doolittle (1870-1920) Lehigh Class 1891 (CE) 3
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Gipson , Lawrence Henry, 1880-1971 3
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Lehigh Valley Rail Road Company 3
Neville, Harvey A. (Harvey Alexander), 1898-1983 3
New York times 3
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company 3
Richards, Charles R. (Charles Russ Richards) 3
Schuylkill Navigation Company 3
Stevens, William Bacon, 1815-1887 3
Stout, Robert D 3
Taylor, Robert S. 3
Thomas Iron Company 3
United States. Department of the Army 3
Whitaker, Martin Dewey, 1902-1960 3
Wilbur, E. P. (Elisha Packer), 1833-1910 3
Wolle Family 3
ArtsQuest 2
Baldwin Locomotive Works 2
Bartlett, John Russell, 1805-1886 2
Bassler, Harvey, 1883-1950 2
Berman Family 2
Bieber, Irwin W., 1847-1909 2
Bird Family. 2
Blake, Robert William, 1864-1921 2
Bradford, William 2
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Broun, Maurice, 1906-1979 2
Cady, Susan A. 2
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919 2
Charles Russ Richards 2
Davis, Richard Harding, 1864-1916 2
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Estes, William L. (William Lawrence), 1855-1940 2
Farmersville Church 2
Franklin, William S. (William Suddards), 1863-1930 2
Frazier, Benjamin West (1841-1905) 2
Fry, David 2
Gackenbach, Russell E., 1923-2019, March 23, 1923 - November 13, 2019 2
Gatewood, John 2
Grossart, Lewis John Henry 2
H. D. (Hilda Doolittle), 1886-1961 2
Harvard University 2
Homer Research Laboratories 2
Hudson, Clarence Walter 2
Hughes, Percy, 1872- 2
Izenour, George C. 2
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