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Lehigh University Mustard & Cheese Drama Society Collection, 1946-1972
Collection
Identifier: SC Photo-0008
Dates:
1946-1972
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections
LEPOCO (Lehigh-Pocono Committee of Concern) Archives
File
Identifier: SC MS 0174
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...
Dates:
1962-2024
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections
Philip I. and Muriel M. Berman Papers Collection II
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0115
Scope and Contents
The Philip I. and Muriel M. Berman Papers: Collection II provides extensive documentation of the various interrelated interests and activities of Philip and Muriel Berman. These include their involvement with Jewish causes, such as State of Israel Bonds, the American Jewish Committee, the Jewish Publication Society, and Hadassah; collecting art (especially outdoor sculpture), donating art (especially to educational institutions and hospitals), and encouraging artists (Israeli artists among...
Dates:
1863 - 2004; Majority of material found within 1943 - 1997
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections
Photo Album of Bridges by G. W. Philips
Collection — Volume: PHOTO0018.01
Identifier: SC Photo-0018
Abstract
The album contains a collection of photographs of six Pennsylvania bridges and several railroad works possibly inspected by G. W. Philips in a period from 1900 to 1930. Perhaps the most well-known Pennsylvania bridge is the multi concrete arch Hyner Bridge over the Susquehanna River near Renovo, Pennsylvania. The Hell Gate Bridge over the East River in New York City is an anomaly among the construction photographs in the album as the only New York bridge. The album is an interesting...
Dates:
1900-1930; Majority of material found within 1900-1930
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections
Photograph Album of the De Beers Consolidated Mines Ltd. Kimberley, South Africa 1899-1905
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0230
Abstract
This collection of photographs records the careers of two Lehigh alumni in mining engineering and illustrate the diamond mining procedures in South Africa of the world’s most famous mining conglomerate – De Beers, from 1899 to 1905.
Dates:
1899-1905
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections
Preston A. Lambert Papers 1884 - 1927
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0183
Abstract
These papers reflect an era of formally engraved invitations, letters of appreciation among faculty, students, university presidents and alumni and general camaraderie. Interesting historical notes are stated in some of the letters in the exchange between a faculty member and three University presidents.
Dates:
1884 - 1927
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections
Records of Ludwig and Erwin Loewy
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0078
Abstract
The Ludwig and Erwin Loewy Records consists of boxes containing correspondence, photographs, blueprints, magazines, clippings, ephemera, artifacts, books, speeches, staff memoranda, reports, corporate histories, and passports, 1928-1959. The companies that the Loewy brothers were involved with or created are Hydropress, Inc., Schloemann, The Loewy Engineering Co. Ltd, SPIDEM, Loewy Machinery Supply, Loma Machine, and Sintercast. Correspondence and photographs related to the donation of...
Dates:
1928-1959
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections
Robert Daniel Stout Documents, Lehigh University Metallurgical Engineering Professor
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0248
Abstract
The material in this collection consists of a scrapbook, photographs, award certificates, publications and memorabilia that were collected from the office of Robert D. Stout, Lehigh professor at Materials Science and Engineering and turned over to Special Collections.
Dates:
1939-2012; Majority of material found within 1939-1980
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections
Scrapbook of Bethlehem Bach Choir, January 1917
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0236
Abstract
This scrapbook contains newspaper clippings relating to the Bach Choir’s first appearance outside Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
This event occurred in January 1917 appearing in Carnegie Hall, New YorkCity as a featured participant in the New York
Philharmonic’s 75th anniversary festival. Charles Schwab of Bethlehem Steel Company generously paid for the trip to New York.
Lehigh University’s Henry Drinker provided the logistics for getting the 300 members of the Choir to New York for the...
Dates:
1916-1917; October 1916 to June 2, 1917
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections
South Bethlehem Historical Society Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS0250
Abstract
A diverse collection of documents, publications, photographs, oral history recordings, memorabilia representing the socio-econonmcal, educational, cultural and artistic developments of various ethnic groups that made possible the industrialization of South Bethlehem. Some examples are the large collections of vintage Bethlehem postcards and photographs of depicting buildings that do not exists anymore. Also included in the collection are items representing Bethlehem Steel Corporation, St....
Dates:
1865 - 2023
Found in:
South Bethlehem Historical Society