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South Bethlehem (Bethlehem, Pa.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Albert Ladd Colby Report on the Boston Molasses Tank

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0098
Scope and Contents Total 10 volumes collection contains typescript reports of the test results, blue prints of the molasses tank and photographs of steel pieces from the tank that are tested. First 4 volumes of the collection, lacking the volumes fifth and sixth*, contain Albert Ladd Colby’s final general report to the defense team, Larkin & Perry Attorneys at Law. Additional 5 volumes are A. L. Colby’s private and confidential reports to Larkin & Perry and a summary of his testimony in the court....
Dates: 1919-1922

Asa Packer & Lehigh University Newspaper Clippings

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0104
Abstract

This collection contains late 19th and early 20th century newspaper clippings detailing the life and accomplishments of Asa Packer.

Dates: 1843-1912

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

Oral Histories about Lehigh University Traditions and Experiences

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0112
Abstract This collection consists of fourteen student conducted oral history projects related to Lehigh University. The course (History 303) was taught by Professor Kim Carrell-Smith in the Fall semester of 2003. Through the course, the students studied the standards of oral histories and as a final project, they interviewed Lehigh alumni, staff and faculty about Lehigh University, its history, traditions and experiences. Some of the interviews are restricted since the interviewees did not sign the...
Dates: 2003

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