Bethlehem (Pa.)
Subject
Subject Source: Lcnaf
Found in 28 Collections and/or Records:
Asa Packer Estate Accounts and Other Financial Documents, 1879-1924
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0005
Abstract
A collection of financial records, including receipts, bills, statements, etc., in four separate Estate Accounts, administered by the trustees of the estate of Asa Packer, and Lehigh University covering the period May 1879 through 1972.
Dates:
1854 - 1972
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
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
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, 1961-1963...
Dates:
1943-1962
Bethlehem Steel Site's Transformation Related Newspaper Clippings Collected by Cate Cameron
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0380
Abstract
A collection of printed material (mostly newspaper clippings) about the transformation of Southside Bethlehem, PA from a closed-down steel mill site to redeveloped arts and cultural heritage site for (ArtsQuest and Musikfest) a casino, an arts pavilion of indoor and outdoor theater venues, restaurants, an industrial museum, an industrial historic site and a public broadcasting television station.
Dates:
1987 - 2009
Brodrick-Brodhead Letters
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0152
Abstract
Two handwritten letters dated March 5, 1841[Daniel Dingman Brodhead] and April 19, 1841 [Mary Ann Brodrick] donated to Lehigh University’s Special Collections by Robert Brodhead Honeyman, a descendent of Daniel Dingman Brodhead and Mary Ann Brodrick who married in 1847. Robert B. Honeyman was related by way of Emily (Emilie) “Lassie” Linderman Brodhead (b. 1870 – d. after 1906) of Mauch Chunk, Pennsylvania, a sister of Albert and Daniel, who married a Robert Browne Honeyman June 5, 1895 of...
Dates:
1841
Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat Records
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0263
Dates:
Majority of material found within Bulk, 1969-2000; 1946-2003
Documents Related to Lehigh University Centennial Celebrations, 1961-1966
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0228
Abstract
This collection contains documents related to Lehigh University Centennial celebrations (1961-1966) that includes Centennial Convocation Symposium titled “The Exercise of Men’s Incredible Powers”; Lehigh Development Office Centennial Fund fundraising documents, 100th Birthday; special Centennial issues of newspapers, magazines, various clippings, press releases, memos, correspondence and other publications.
Dates:
1961-1966; Majority of material found within 1963, 1965
A.Roy Eckardt Papers
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0149
Abstract
A. Roy Eckardt Papers contain drafts of publications, published books and articles, correspondence, scrapbooks, audio recordings about Judaism, Christianity, Jewish-Christian relations, Holocaust. There are also family and personal material, Lehigh University administrative documents.
Dates:
1939 - 1998; Majority of material found within 1966 - 1994
Estate documents of Harry E. Packer
Collection
Identifier: SC MS 0040
Abstract
This collection contains material relating to the settlement of Harry Packer's estate, which was tied in with the settlement of Asa Packer's estate. He was the youngest son of Asa Packer, founder of Lehigh University.
Dates:
1883-1933