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Benjamin Franklin Fackenthal chemical analysis notebook
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0188
Abstract
An interesting collection of early twentieth century analyses of ores collected by Benjamin Franklin Fackenthal, Jr., a prominent chemist of the era. Fackenthal established laboratories at the Durham Iron Works in Riegelsville, Pa and also in Lancaster, Pa. where mineral analysis was made of iron ores and limestone from samples sent by clients. What is especially interesting about the notebook is the listing of many iron ore and limestone quarries located in the Lehigh Valley area. Among...
Dates:
1856-1941
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections
Benjamin Leroy Miller Papers, 1894-1944
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0013
Abstract
The collection includes correspondence to (and carbons of replies from) Prof. Miller, and also includes mounted newspaper clippings, diaries and photographs of his South American trip in 1915 and diaries of his trip around the world in 1937, plus his daily personal diaries from 1891 to 1913 and from 1929 until his death in 1944.
Dates:
1874-1944; Majority of material found within 1907-1944
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections
Benjamin Lightfoot Survey Notebook
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0203
Abstract
This manuscript notebook includes survey data of a road to be built between Pottsville to Shamokin (then an Indian Territory) in 18th century. It also contains detailed information on surveyor’s measurements and coordinates; descriptions of the terrain, and insight into frontier Pennsylvania and the interaction between the English settlers, militias and the native people on the Schuylkill and Susquehanna rivers of colonial Pennsylvania.
Dates:
1759-1860; 1759, 1770, 1850, 1860
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections
Bernhard Fortmann Collection
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0381
Abstract
Small collection of Bernhard Fortmann (Class of 1934) student, reunion and professional documents and photos. Documents include Lehigh football programs, The Burr, and Lehigh Review (student publications)
Dates:
1862 - 1983
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections
Beta Chi House Photograph Album, Circa 1950s
Collection
Identifier: SC Photo-0017
Abstract
The collection of photographs is a nostalgic look at fraternity life in the 1950s. Possibly it was composed and presented on the occasion of the retirement of the gentleman to whom the album is dedicated – Willie Johnson. Mr. Johnson was an African American who lived on the premises of the Beta House at least until the mid 1960s employed as general factotum.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1950-1955; 1950-1966
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections
Bethlehem Chamber Music Society Archives
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0091
Abstract
The material here includes the details of the beginning, constitution, incorporation, IRS material; much correspondence through the years regarding meetings, finances, and performers; secretary’s and treasurer’s reports; mailing lists (computer printouts); publicity material; and programs, posters, contracts and grant proposals. The material was donated in 1999 and 2001 by the Bethlehem Chamber Music Society.
Dates:
1950-2007
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections
Bethlehem Historic Musical Programs and Booklets
Collection — Box: 0402
Identifier: SC MS 0402
Abstract
Primarily the musical performance programs are from the Moravian Seminary for Women’s Music Department but also a few commencement programs are included and community musical events.
Dates:
1850 - 1950
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections
Bethlehem Housing Authority records
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0334
Abstract
In an effort to boost local economy and employment in the building trades, the Bethlehem Housing Authority directors embarked on large scale public housing projects. Monies provided by the federal government to the states and ultimately to the local communities were applied to several housing projects: Temporary War Housing Project 1943 to accommodate the large influx of workers for Bethlehem Steel's wartime effort which became known as the Pembroke Housing; the Robert Pfeifle Houses,...
Dates:
1943-1962
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections
Bethlehem (Pa.) Coal Companies Records
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0069
Abstract
This collection contains by-laws, minutes of meetings, indexes, and reports of several local coal companies, and corporations, with the same officers serving jointly in many of them.
Dates:
1888 - 1956
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections
Bethlehem Steel Company Documents, 1905-1945
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0181
Abstract
This collection reflects steel making practice at the turn of the twentieth century particularly the reuse of by-products of steel manufacture. It appears that the European steel manufacture was interested in economical reuse of the by-products. Bethlehem Steel Company recognized the potential of the European manufacturing practice and sent engineers to Europe to observe these practices. Also included in this collection are descriptions of Pennsylvania steel mills at the turn of the...
Dates:
1905-1945
Found in:
Lehigh University Special Collections
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