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Lehigh University

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 29 Collections and/or Records:

Asa and Sarah Packer Golden Wedding Anniversary Album, January 23, 1878

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0261
Abstract

This is one of the few artifacts that exist at Lehigh of Asa Packer, Lehigh University’s founder. The album is a fabulous record of who was who during the Packer Family’s lifetime. The album reflects the importance and wealth that Asa and Sarah Packer had acquired during their life being with virtually only their own fortitude, hard work, and entrepreneurial endeavor.

Dates: 1878

Asa Packer Graphic Design Book Project

 File
Identifier: SC MS 0109
Abstract

Asa Packer books designed and constructed by Lehigh University students as class projects called “Asa Packer Book Project” for their Graphic Design III taught by Professor Thom Lepley in the Spring of 2003-2004 and Fall of 2004-2005 academic years. Through this graphic design project, the students were to research and study artifacts and evidence of Asa Packer’s lifespan and then tell a unique story in a hand-bound artist book that would define Asa Packer and his legacy.

Dates: 2003-2005

Bethlehem Natural Science Association Scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS0413
Scope and Contents

This scrapbook entails 62 numbered pages of assorted newspaper articles primarily from the Bethlehem Globe-Times and the Allentown Call-Chronicle, the Association’s correspondence (meeting notice postcards, By-laws), 15 original black and white/sepia photographs of various nature outings and members. The scrapbook has a title page of “Mark Twain’s Scrap Book Patent 281 657 with Directions to use a little moisture on the gummed lines… Daniel Slote & Company New York.”

Dates: 1938 - 1960

Civil Engineering Surveying Notes, 1880-1898

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0121
Abstract

A historical description of Lehigh University’s campus and its relationship to Bethlehem through surveying notes made by the civil engineering students from Sophomore Classes in the 1880s as recorded in this field notebook. The Surveying classes were under the instruction of Professor Charles L. Doolittle, father of poetess Hilda Doolittle. Some of the student notations were made by H. H. McClintic and C. D. Marshall, who would later form the company that built the Panama Canal gates.

Dates: 1880-1898

Records of the Dravo Endowment at Lehigh University

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0319-UA
Abstract

The Dravo brothers attended Lehigh University and throughout their professional careers made large donations to the school. This collection includes correspondence, business documents, and other records regarding the Dravo Family, Dravo Trust and Estates, Dravo Corporation and their relation with Lehigh University.

Dates: 1931 - 1970

E. Bruce Kirkham correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0317
Abstract This collection contains personal letters exchanged between Bruce Kirkham and several faculty members of the Lehigh University English Department including Glenn J. Christensen, John A. Hertz, Victor M. Valenzuela, Dr. J. Burke Severs, and Ray L. Armstrong, all of whom offering personal advice and encouragement Dr. Kirkham. Also contained are letters with Lehigh University Library Directors Berry G. Richards and James D. Mack, friends of Dr. Kirkham. While at Ball State University, Kirkham...
Dates: 1968-1995

Gregory C. Lee, LU 1937

 Collection
Identifier: BA055
Abstract

Personal collection of Lehigh University winter photographs, graduation photos, military airplanes and armament from ROTC training program at Aberdeen Proving Grounds.

Dates: 1933 - 1939

Hardware Scrapbook

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0256
Abstract

There is a two-fold interest in this item. The actual hardware illustrated within the catalogue that was utilized as a scrapbook for some Lehigh University newspaper articles appearing in many newspapers between 1907 to 1912. The hardware illustrated in the book is now of considerable interest to antique restoration. Much of the hardware reflects the Eastlake and Art Nouveau architectural styles. The newspaper articles feature many interesting features of Lehigh’s history.

Dates: 1897 - 1912; Majority of material found within 1907 - 1912

Harvey A. Neville, President of Lehigh University, 1961-1964 Miscellaneous Material

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0025
Abstract

Material is mostly congratulatory notes and cards received on the occasion of the announcement of his selection and installation as President of Lehigh University in October 1961. Also included are some newspaper clippings, and a few of Dr. Neville's poems.

Dates: 1961-1964

Henry Sparks Pickands Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SC MS0404
Scope and Contents

The material in this collection is diverse assortment of Lehigh related memorabilia and the owner’s pride in his Lehigh connection: class notes, ceramic drinking utensils, glassware, jewelry [two pairs of cuff links, tie bar, tie tack, ring], felt pennants, poster.

Dates: 1957 - 1962; Majority of material found within 1957 - 1977