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Bureau of Archives and History
Pennsylvania State Archives


RG-13

Records of the PENNSYLVANIA HISTORICAL AND MUSEUM COMMISSION

Container Listings

{series #13.11}
Accession #956

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Records of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
Executive Director



MINUTES OF THE HISTORICAL AND MUSEUM COMMISSION, 1945-1978.  (2 cartons)

13-0787 carton 1

Index, 1945 - [ca. February 1960] (1 folder)
1945, October 4, November 8, December 6 (1 folder)
1946, January 10, February 7, March 7, March 21, Museum Committee, April 4, May 2, June 6, October 3, November 7, December 5 (1 folder)
1947, January 9, February 15, March 6, April 3, May 8, June 8, July 10, October 2, November 6, December 4 (1 folder)
1948, January, February 5, March 4, April 1, May 6, June 3, October 7, November 4, December 2 (1 folder)
1949, January 6, February 3, March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2, October 6, November 3, December 1 (1 folder)
1950, January 5, February 2, March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1, October 5, December 7 (1 folder)
1951, January 4, March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7, October 4, November 1, December 6 (1 folder)
1952, February 14, April 10, May 8, June 12, October 10, November 13, December 11 (1 folder)
1953, January 8, March 12, April 9, May 14, October 8, December 10 (1 folder)
1954, February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, October 14, November 11, December 9 (1 folder)
1955, January 13, February 8, March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9, October 13, November 12, December 8 (1 folder)
1956, February 9, March 8, April 12, May 10, May 21-22 (Comm. Administrative Properties), June 14, September 13, October 18, December 13 (1 folder)
1957, February 14, March 13, April 18, June 7, October 10, December 17 (1 folder)
1958, February 13, April 16, October 9, December 11 (1 folder)
1959, March 19, April 8, 10, May 14, October 8, December 11 (1 folder)
1960, February 11, April 11, July 11, October 13, December 8 (1 folder)
1961, February 10, April 11, June 16, September 14, October 14 (1 folder)
1962, January 23, April 12, June 15, September 27 (Executive Committee), November 13 (1 folder)
1963, December 5 (1 folder)
1964, January 16, March 10, April 24 (Informal Session, Altoona), May 21, July 13, October 1, December 14 (1 folder)
1965, February 18, April 29, September 23, November 18 (1 folder)
1966, January 27, April 21, June 21, September 29, November 10 (1 folder)
1967, February 21, April 15, June 27, October 5, December 7 (1 folder)
1968, February 15, March 15, October 18, December 8 (1 folder)
1969, February 20, April 21, October 16, December 3 (Fairmont Park Historical Building) (1 folder)
1970, February 19, May 13, September 17, November 14 (1 folder)
1971, February 18, April 22, June 9, September 9, November 18 (1 folder)
1972, February 10, March 8, April 12, May 10, June 13, July 12, September 27, October 11, November 8, December 13 (1 folder)

13-0788 carton 2

1973, January 10, February 14, March 14, April 4, May 18, June 13, July 11, September 11, October 10, November 14, December 12 (1 folder)
1974, no meeting, February 13, March 20, April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, September 11, no meeting, November 13, no meeting (1 folder)
1975, no meeting, February 19, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 18, September 10, October 1 (1 folder)
1976, February 18, April 21, May 19, September 7, October 20, November 17, December 15 (1 folder)
1977, February 16, March 16, April 10, September 19, October 17 (1 folder)1978 (1 folder)

{series #13.12}
acc. #606, 789)

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Records of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
Executive Director



PRESS RELEASES OF THE PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE, 1942-1976. (8 cartons)

(“Public Information Office” was previously included in the heading)

  • [includes unprocessed accessions: 1942-1944, 1965-1976 (acc. #606, 789, (6 cartons)]


    • 13-0811 carton 1

    1965, May – December 1971 (Joseph T. Kingston, Public Information Officer, 1965-1974) (32 folders)

    13-0812 carton 2

    1972, January – February 1974 (9 folders)
    William Penn Memorial Museum Newspaper Clippings, 1965 (Including 1961-1964) (2 folders)
    1974, February 27 – December 1976 (George R. Dowdell – 1st by-line November 14, 1975) (19 folders)

    {series #13.13}
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    Records of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
    Executive Director



    RECORDS OF THE SPECIAL FEATURES COORDINATOR OF THE PUBLIC RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT SECTION, 1975-1986. (3 cartons)

    14-1647 carton 1

    Accessions Publicity, 1981 (folder 1-1)
    Tenth Annual Associates Forum, 1983 (folder 1-2)
    “Author of the Month,” William Penn Memorial Museum Bookstore (folder 1-3)
    “Avenues of Community Improvement” Conference, 1981 (folder 1-4)
    Dr. Roland M. Baumann: Award for A Manual of Archival Techniques, 1983 (folder 1-5)
    Dr. John Bauman – State Historic Preservation Board, 1983 (folder 1-6)
    Behind the Image of Uniformity: Cultural Diversity in South Central Pennsylvania, 1983 (folder 1-7)
    BHP Publications, 1984 (folder 1-8)
    Black History Advisory Committee Members (folder 1-9)
    Black History Conference, 1982-1983 (folder 1-10)
    Fifth Annual Black History Conference, 1982 (folder 1-11)
    Black History Month, 1981-1982 (photo) (folder 1-12)
    Bureau Director’s Meetings Minutes, 1981-1982 (folder 1-13)
    Bureau Status, 1980-1981 (BHP) (folder 1-14)
    “Charter Day,” March 14, 1983 (folder 1-15)
    “Charter Day,” March 11, 1984 (folder 1-16)
    Chester County, 1982 (folder 1-17)
    “Community and Neighborhoods,” Philadelphia, November 19, 1983 (folder 1-18)
    Cornwall/Monessen Public History Programs: Industrialization, 1981 (folder 1-19)
    Eastern National Parks and Monuments Association, Philadelphia, 1985 (folder 1-20)
    Eckley Miner’s Village: Gift of 1915 Insurance Valuation Book, 1983 (folder 1-21)
    Economic Development Conference, May 1981 (folder 1-22)
    Educational Projects Applications, 1978-1979 (folder 1-23)
    Ethnic Christmas, 1981 (folder 1-24)
    Ethnic Christmas Exhibit, 1982 (photo) (folder 1-25)
    Federal Jobs Bill, 1983 (folder 1-26)
    Grants Program: History, 1970-1980 (folder 1-27)
    Highway Equipment and Supply Company, Gift of Saw, 1983 (folder 1-28)

    Historic Preservation
    Fourth Annual Conference on Historic Preservation, 1982 (folder 1-29)
    Fifth Annual Conference on Historic Preservation, 1983 (folder 1-30)
    Sixth Annual Conference on Historic Preservation, 1984 (folder 1-31)
    Federal Historic Preservation Grant Release, 1984 (folder 1-32)
    Historic Preservation Grant Press Release, 1982 (folder 1-33)
    Historic Preservation Grants, 1983 (folder 1-34)
    Historic Preservation Law Seminars, 1982 (folder 1-35)
    Historic Preservation Week, 1975 (folder 1-36)
    Historic Preservation Week, 1976 (folder 1-37)
    Historic Preservation Week, 1977 (folder 1-38)
    Historic Preservation Week, 1978 (folder 1-39)
    Historic Preservation Week, 1979 (folder 1-40)
    Historic Preservation Week, 1980 (folder 1-41)
    Historic Preservation Week, 1981 (folder 1-42)
    Historic Preservation Week, 1983 (folder 1-43)
    Historic Preservation Week, 1984 (folder 1-44)
    History Day, 1982 (folder 1-45)
    History Day, 1983 (folder 1-46)

    14-1648 carton 2

    “King Coal Day” – Hess’s Department Store, 1982 (folder 2-1)
    “Late 19th Century Horse Drawn Vehicles,” Cornwall Iron Furnace, 1983 (folder 2-2)
    Legislation, 1978 (folder 2-3)
    Library Security Act (folder 2-4)

    Marker Dedication
    Canal Basin Marker Dedication (Altoona), May 31, 1982 (folder 2-5)
    Kinzua Viaduct State Historical Marker, August 15, 1982 (folder 2-6)
    Hilda Doolittle Historical Marker, September 10, 1982 (folder 2-7)
    Johnny Appleseed Historical Marker, Franklin, Pennsylvania, September 26, 1982 (folder 2-8)
    The Wall House (“The Ivy”) Marker Dedication, November 21, 1982 (folder 2-9)
    Robert Smith Marker Dedication, January 14, 1983 (folder 2-10)
    Daisy Lampkin Marker, August 9, 1983 (folder 2-11)
    Autumn 1983 Historical Markers (folder 2-12)
    First Protest Against Slavery Markers, October 8, 1983 (folder 2-13)
    U.S.S. United States Historical Marker, October 16, 1983 (folder 2-14)
    Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company Marker, October 19, 1983 (folder 2-15)
    Charles Demuth Historical Marker, Lancaster, November 8, 1983 (folder 2-16)
    Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., State Historical Marker, Chester, January 14, 1984 (folder 2-17)
    Saltsburg State Historical Marker, February 4, 1984 (folder 2-18)
    Boehm’s Chapel Marker Dedication, Lancaster, April 29, 1984 (folder 2-19)
    First Presbyterian Church, Lancaster, June 17, 1984 (folder 2-20)

    Mobile Museum (photo), 1982 (folder 2-21)
    Marketing and Service Fees Committee, 1981 (folder 2-22)
    Museums/Historic Sites Re-Opening, 1982 (folder 2-23)
    Nanticoke Public History Program: Industrialization, 1982 (folder 2-24)
    National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers, 1979-1981 (folder 2-25)
    National History Day, 1981 (photos) (folder 2-26)
    National Main Street Center, 1980 (folder 2-27)
    National Register of Historic Places Certificates, 1978-1979 (folder 2-28)
    National Register Publicity Program, 1983 (folder 2-29)
    Neighborhood Preservation Conference, 1980 (folder 2-30)
    Newsletter Questionnaires (Historic Preservation), 1981 (folder 2-31)
    OHMAR Seventh Annual Meeting, 1983 (folder 2-32)
    OHP-Related News Articles, 1978 (folder 2-33)
    Oley Valley/Township Registration, 1983 (folder 2-34)
    1948 Packard Sedan (Neal Oakleigh Harris), 1983 (photos) (folder 2-35)
    Parker’s Ford NR Designation, 1983 (folder 2-36)
    Penn State Technical Assistance Project, 1979-1981 (folder 2-37)
    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, 1982 (folder 2-38)
    Pennsylvania’s Birthday Party, Governor’s Greetings, 1984 (folder 2-39)
    Pennsylvania’s Birthday Party, Carpenter’s Company, 1983 (folder 2-40)

    14-1649 carton 3

    Pennsylvania Federation of Historical Societies, 75th Annual Conference (photos), 1982 (folder 3-1)
    Pennsylvania Federation of Historical Societies, Fall 1982 Regional Conferences (folder 3-2)
    Pennsylvania Federation of Historical Societies, Pennsylvania Historical Association Joint Meeting, 1983 (folder 3-3)
    Pennsylvania Federation of Historical Societies, Fall 1983 Federation Conference (folder 3-4)
    Pennsylvania Federation of Historical Societies, American Association of State and Local History Consultanship Award, 1983 (folder 3-5)
    Pennsylvania Federation of Historical Societies, Awards, 1984 (folder 3-6)
    Pennsylvania Federation of Historical Societies, Annual Awards, April 1984 (folder 3-7)
    Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Associates Forum, 1982 (folder 3-8)
    Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Bookstore Sale: Indians, 1981 (folder 3-9)
    Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Public Meetings: Press, 1981 (folder 3-10)
    1983 Memorial Day Services at the Pennsylvania Military Museum, 1982-1983 (folder 3-11)
    Pennsylvania Preservation League, 1983 (folder 3-12)
    Pennsylvania State Historical Records Advisory Board, 1982 (folder 3-13)
    Pennsylvania State Police Film, 1983 (folder 3-14)
    PRD Annual Report, 1982-1984 (folder 3-15)
    Preservation Briefs, 1975-1979 (folder 3-16)
    The Preservation Fund of Pennsylvania, Draft of Brochure, 1983 (folder 3-18)
    Joseph Priestly’s 250th Birthday, 1983 (folder 3-19)
    “Primitive, Native, Folk, None – Academic or Whatever” Exhibit, 1983 (folder 3-20)
    “Problems and Opportunities for Local Historical Societies and Small Museums” (folder 3-21)
    “Public Relations: Advanced Techniques,” 1983 (folder 3-22)
    Public Service Announcements – Penn State University, 1980-1981 (folder 3-23)
    Regional Forums, 1980-1981 (folder 3-24)
    Ricketts’ Circus Marker Dedication, 1983 (folder 3-25)
    “Rothermel Project,” 1984 (folder 3-26)
    Rural Legislation, 1979 (folder 3-27)
    Thomas Rutter Historical Marker, Pine Forge Academy, 1982 (folder 3-28)
    Site Administrator’s Meeting, 1982 (folder 3-29)
    C. Edward Skeen Book Signing, 1982 (folder 3-30)
    Society for Industrial Archaeology (SIA), 1982 (photo) (folder 3-31)
    Society Hill Synagogue, 1982 (folder 3-32)
    The Sports Figure, 1984-1985 (folder 3-33)
    State Capitol: 75th Anniversary, 1981-1982 (folder 3-34)
    State Historic Preservation Board, 1983 (folder 3-35)
    Summer 1982 William Penn Memorial Museum Classes (photos) (folder 3-36)
    Survey Information, 1978 (folder 3-37)
    “With the Stroke of a Pen: Tercentenary Documents, 1681-1981,” (photos), 1982 (folder 3-38)
    Dr. Larry E. Tise, 1981 (photo) (folder 3-39)
    “Tourists Love History,” 1983 (folder 3-40)
    Understanding Community History, 1981 (folder 3-41)
    URBECON 81, Urban Economic Conference, 1981 (folder 3-42)
    Vinton Colliery Company/Vintondale, Photographs (John Huth Collection), 1984 (folder 3-43)
    George Washington’s 250th Birthday, 1982 (folder 3-44)
    “Western Pennsylvania’s Local History,” 1982 (folder 3-45)
    “Western Pennsylvania’s Local History,” 1983 (folder 3-46)
    “Why Not Publish,” 1982 (folder 3-47)
    William Penn Heritage Day, 1982 (folder 3-48)
    William Penn Heritage Day, 1983 (folder 3-49)
    William Penn Heritage Day, 1984 (folder 3-50)
    William Penn Memorial Museum, Bookstore Publicity, 1981-1982 (folder 3-51)
    William Penn Memorial Museum, Spring – Summer Concert Series, 1983 (folder 3-52)
    William Penn Statue, 1981-1982 (photo) (folder 3-53)
    “Your Job Insurance” (Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission/AFL-CIO), 1982 (folder 3-54)

    {series #13.14}

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    Records of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
    Executive Director



    RECORDS OF THE TASK FORCE ESTABLISHED TO EXAMINE THE STATE OF HISTORY IN PENNSYLVANIA, 1981-1982. (1 carton)

    (“Public Resources Development Office” previously included in the heading)

    14-0125 carton 1

    Public Hearing Files, Philadelphia, October 30, 1981 (Valley Forge) (folder 1-1)
    Public Hearing Files, Wilkes-Barre, October 29, 1981 (folder 1-2)
    Public Hearing Files, Pittsburgh, October 23, 1981 (folder 1-3)
    Public Hearing Files, Erie, October 22, 1981 (folder 1-4)
    Public Hearing Files, Williamsport, October 15, 1981 (folder 1-5)
    Public Hearing Files, Harrisburg, October 14, 1981 (folder 1-6)
    Final Report, March 1982 (folder 1-7)
    Miscellaneous, 1981 (folder 1-8)
    Miscellaneous, 1981 (folder 1-9)
    Miscellaneous, 1981 (folder 1-10)
    Questionnaires, 1981 (folder 1-11)
    Questionnaires, 1981 (folder 1-12)
    Questionnaires, 1981 (folder 1-13)
    Questionnaires, 1981 (folder 1-14)
    Questionnaires, 1981 (folder 1-15)
    List of Participants at Public Hearings, Erie (folder 1-16)
    List of Participants at Public Hearings, Harrisburg (folder 1-17)
    List of Participants at Public Hearings, Philadelphia (folder 1-18)
    List of Participants at Public Hearings, Pittsburgh (folder 1-19)
    List of Participants at Public Hearings, Wilkes-Barre (folder 1-20)
    List of Participants at Public Hearings, Williamsport (folder 1-21)
    Audio Recording Tapes – Public Hearings, Tape #1, Harrisburg, October 14, 1981; Williamsport, October 15, 1981; Tape #2 (folder 1-22)
    Audio Recording Tapes – Public Hearings, Tape #3, Pittsburgh, October 23, 1981; Tape #4, Erie, October 22, 1981 (folder 1-23)
    Audio Recording Tapes – Public Hearings, Tape #5, Wilkes-Barre, October 29, 1981; Valley Forge, October 30, 1981; Tape #6, Valley Forge, October 30, 1981 (folder 1-24)

    {series #13.15}
    RG-013-002-01-015-0000
    Accession #1598, 1781

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    Records of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
    Executive Director




    RECORDS RELATING TO THE COMMEMORATION OF THE TERCENTENARY OF PENNSYLVANIA, 1978-1983.     (4 cartons)

    14-1607 carton 1

    Accession #1598:

    1980-1982
    Bell Telephone, 1981 (folder 1-1)
    Black History Exhibit, 1981 (folder 1-2)
    Boy Scouts, 1981 (folder 1-3)
    Bulletin, 1981-1982 (folder 1-4)
    Carpenter’s Hall, 1981 (folder 1-5)
    Century IV, 1981-1982 (folder 1-6)
    Clippings, 1981 (folder 1-7)
    Clippings, 1980-1981 (folder 1-8)
    Clippings (Photocopied), 1980-1981 (folder 1-9)
    Clippings (Photocopied), 1981 (folder 1-10)
    Clippings (Photocopied), 1980-1981 (folder 1-11)
    Susan Cohen, 1981 (folder 1-12)
    Clippings, 1981 (folder 1-13)
    Clippings (Attached to legal size paper), 1981 (folder 1-14)
    Clippings (Attached to legal size paper), 1981 (folder 1-15)
    Clippings (Photocopied) 300th Birthday, Charter Day Opening, 1982 (folder 1-16)
    Clippings (Attached to legal size paper), 1981 (folder 1-17)
    Clippings (Photocopied), 1981 (folder 1-18)
    Clippings (Photocopied), 1981 (folder 1-19)
    Clippings (Attached to legal size paper), 1981 (folder 1-20)
    Copies of Requests (Barb Brown), 1981 (folder 1-21)
    Exhibit, William Penn Memorial Museum Tercentenary Documents, 1982 (folder 1-22)
    Exhibit Script, Extinctions and Endangerment, 1980-1981 (folder 1-23)
    Franklin Mint (folder 1-24)
    General Telephone, 1981 (folder 1-25)
    Governor’s Art Show in Home, Founding of Pennsylvania, 1631-1731 (folder 1-26)
    Hess’s, 1981 (folder 1-27)
    Mr. Hinkle, 1981 (folder 1-28)
    Historical Markers, 1982 (folder 1-29)
    Historical Marker Press Releases, 1980-1982 (folder 1-30)
    Inquiries, 1980-1981 (folder 1-31)
    Logo in Use (folder 1-32)
    Martin Luther King Day, 1982 (folder 1-33)

    14-1608 carton 2

    March 4, 1981 (folder 2-1)
    March 14, 1981 (folder 2-2)
    Miscellaneous, 1981 (folder 2-3)
    Miscellaneous, 1981 (folder 2-4)
    Outside Events, 1981 (folder 2-5)
    Jack Palance, 1982 (folder 2-6)
    William Penn – Joanne Burkhart, 1981 (folder 2-7)
    Penn’s Woods – Book, 1982 (folder 2-8)
    Pennsylvania Council of Churches, 1982 (folder 2-9)
    Pennsylvania Horse Show, 1981 (folder 2-10)
    Photographs, 1981-1982 (folder 2-11)
    Press Releases, 1981 (folder 2-12)
    Press Releases, 1981 (folder 2-13)
    Proclamation, 1981 (folder 2-14)
    Releases, 1981 (folder 2-15)
    Representative Saurman, 1981 (folder 2-16)
    Tercentenary (folder 2-17)
    Tercentenary Committee (folder 2-18)
    Three Hundredth (300th) Birthday, 1981-1982 (folder 2-19)
    Three Hundredth (300th) Birthday, 1981-1982, Address List (folder 2-20)
    Three Hundredth (300th) Birthday, 1981-1982, Budget, 1981 (folder 2-21)
    Three Hundredth (300th) Birthday, 1981-1982, Clippings, 1981 (folder 2-22)
    Three Hundredth (300th) Birthday, 1981-1982, Correspondence, 1981 (folder 2-23)
    Three Hundredth (300th) Birthday, 1981-1982, Correspondence, 1982 (folder 2-24)
    Three Hundredth (300th) Birthday, 1981-1982, Herb Drill, 1981 (folder 2-25)
    Three Hundredth (300th) Birthday, 1981-1982, Historical Marker Program, 1981 (folder 2-26)
    Three Hundredth (300th) Birthday, 1981-1982, House of Representatives, 1981-1982 (folder 2-27)
    Three Hundredth (300th) Birthday, 1981-1982, House of Representatives, 1981 (folder 2-28)
    Three Hundredth (300th) Birthday, 1981-1982, Minutes, Public Information, 1981-1982 (folder 2-29)
    Three Hundredth (300th) Birthday, 1981-1982, Miscellaneous, 1982 (folder 2-30)
    Three Hundredth (300th) Birthday, 1981-1982, Report, 1982 (folder 2-31)
    Three Hundredth (300th) Birthday, 1981-1982, Stamp, 1980-1982 (folder 2-32)
    William Penn Opera Committee, 1981 (folder 2-33)

    14-1609 carton 1

    Accession #1781:

    1978-(1980-1983)
    Afro-American Historical and Cultural Museum (folder 1-1)
    Blue Cross, 300th Birthday, 1981 (folder 1-2)
    Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, 300th Birthday Beautification Program, 1981-1982 (folder 1-3)
    Chester County’s 300th Birthday Party, 1982 (folder 1-4)
    Mark Cohen, 300th Birthday Exhibit, 1982 (folder 1-5)
    Hess’s, 1981 (folder 1-6)
    Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Ketchum PSA Campaign (August 1982), 1981-1982 (folder 1-7)
    Ketchum MacLeod and Grove Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania’s 300th Birthday, A Marketing Plan, 1980 (folder 1-8)
    Lancaster County, 300th, June 12, 1982, 1981-1982 (folder 1-9)
    Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1978-1982 (folder 1-10)
    Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1982 (folder 1-11)
    Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1981-1982 (folder 1-12)
    Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1981-1982 (folder 1-13)
    Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1981-1982 (folder 1-14)
    Miscellaneous Printed Materials (folder 1-15)
    News Clippings, 1981-1982 (folder 1-16)
    Of Color, Humanitas and Statehood: The Black Experience in Pennsylvania Over Three Centuries, 1981 (folder 1-17)
    Pennsylvania Day, 1981 (folder 1-18)
    Pennsylvania Federation of Businesses and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., Tree Planting Project, 1982 (folder 1-19)
    Pennsylvania History Fillers (folder 1-20)
    Pennsylvania National Horse Show, 1981 (folder 1-21)
    Pennsylvania Public Television Network, 1978 (folder 1-22)
    Pennsylvania School Children’s Happy Birthday Cards (folder 1-23)
    Pomeroy’s, 300th Birthday, 1981-1982 (folder 1-24)
    Proposals to the 300th Birthday Planning Committee, 1980 (folder 1-25)

    14-1610 carton 2

    Releases, 1981 (folder 2-1)
    Report Prepared by the 300 Committee of the Bureau of Historic Sites and Properties, 1981 (folder 2-2)
    Report of the Pennsylvania 300th Birthday Planning Committee, 1980 (folder 2-3)
    Schuylkill Transportation System, Pennsylvania’s 300th Birthday, 1982 (folder 2-4)
    Speech on William Penn (folder 2-5)
    State Historical Marker Program, 1981-1982 (folder 2-6)

    State Historical Marker Program (1981-1982)
    Columbia County Marker Dedication, July 18, 1983 (folder 2-7)
    Mercer County Marker Dedication, May 12, 1983 (folder 2-8)
    Monroe County Marker Dedication, January 22, 1983 (folder 2-9)
    Allegheny County Marker Dedication, December 30, 1982 (folder 2-10)
    Dauphin County Marker Dedication, December 9, 1982 (folder 2-11)
    Philadelphia County Marker Dedication, December 6, 1982 (folder 2-12)
    Fulton County Marker Dedication, December 5, 1982 (folder 2-13)
    Snyder County Marker Dedication, December 1, 1982 (folder 2-14)
    Montour County Marker Dedication, November 10, 1982 (folder 2-15)
    Adams County Marker Dedication, November 6, 1982 (folder 2-16)
    Bucks County Marker Dedication, October 26, 1982 (folder 2-17)
    Chester County Marker Dedication, October 26, 1982 (folder 2-18)
    Somerset County Marker Dedication, October 22, 1982 (folder 2-19)
    Fayette County Marker Dedication, October 21, 1982 (folder 2-20)
    Perry County Marker Dedication, October 21, 1982 (folder 2-21)
    Bedford County Marker Dedication, October 17, 1982 (folder 2-22)
    Armstrong County Marker Dedication, October 15, 1982 (folder 2-23)
    Lebanon County Marker Dedication, October 10, 1982 (folder 2-24)
    Delaware County Marker Dedication, October 3, 1982 (folder 2-25)
    Lawrence County Marker Dedication, October 2, 1982 (folder 2-26)
    Luzerne County Marker Dedication, September 24, 1982 (folder 2-27)
    Huntingdon County Marker Dedication, September 20, 1982 (folder 2-28)
    Clearfield County Marker Dedication, September 17, 1982 (folder 2-29)
    Indiana County Marker Dedication, September 10, 1982 (folder 2-30)
    Forest County Marker Dedication, August 21, 1982 (folder 2-31)
    York County Marker Dedication, August 18, 1982 (folder 2-32)
    Sullivan County Marker Dedication, August 18, 1982 (folder 2-33)
    Cameron County Marker Dedication, September 14, 1982 (folder 2-34)
    Potter County Marker Dedication, July 31, 1982 (folder 2-35)
    Elk County Marker Dedication, July 24, 1982 (folder 2-36)
    Northumberland County Marker Dedication, July 13, 1982 (folder 2-37)
    Bradford County Marker Dedication, July 10, 1982 (folder 2-38)
    Wyoming County Marker Dedication, July 9, 1982 (folder 2-39)
    Northampton County Marker Dedication, July 8, 1982 (folder 2-40)
    Beaver County Marker Dedication, July 5, 1982 (folder 2-41)
    Susquehanna County Marker Dedication, July 5, 1982 (folder 2-42)
    Juniata County Marker Dedication, June 27, 1982 (folder 2-43)
    Jefferson County Marker Dedication, June 25, 1982 (folder 2-44)
    Carbon County Marker Dedication, June 13, 1982 (folder 2-45)
    Clinton County Marker Dedication, June 12, 1982 (folder 2-46)
    Lancaster County Marker Dedication, June 12, 1982 (folder 2-47)
    Butler County Marker Dedication, June 11, 1982 (folder 2-48)
    Lehigh County Marker Dedication, May 30, 1982 (folder 2-49)
    Schuylkill County Marker Dedication, May 26, 1982 (folder 2-50)
    Cambria County Marker Dedication, May 25, 1982 (folder 2-51)
    Lackawanna County Marker Dedication, May 25, 1982 (folder 2-52)
    Cumberland County Marker Dedication, May 17, 1982 (folder 2-53)
    Franklin County Marker Dedication, May 15, 1982 (folder 2-54)
    Crawford County Marker Dedication, May 12, 1982 (folder 2-55)
    Berks County Marker Dedication, May 12, 1982 (folder 2-56)
    Union County Marker Dedication, May 10, 1982 (folder 2-57)
    Centre County Marker Dedication, May 10, 1982 (folder 2-58)
    Greene County Marker Dedication, May 3, 1982 (folder 2-59)
    Clarion County Marker Dedication, April 26, 1982 (folder 2-60)
    Blair County Marker Dedication, April 13, 1982 (folder 2-61)
    Tioga County Marker Dedication, March 26, 1982 (folder 2-62)
    Washington County Marker Dedication, December 17, 1981 (folder 2-63)
    Westmoreland County Marker, November 25, 1981 (folder 2-64)
    Venango County Marker, October 18, 1981 (folder 2-65)
    McKean County Marker, October 14, 1981 (folder 2-66)
    Mifflin County Marker, September 19, 1981 (folder 2-67)
    Pike County Marker, September 17, 1981 (folder 2-68)
    Columbia County Marker Dedication, July 22, 1982 (folder 2-69)
    News Clippings (Photocopied), 1981 (folder 2-70)

    Sun Inn Preservation Association, 1982 (folder 2-71)
    Three Centuries of Printing in Pennsylvania, August 12, 1981 (folder 2-72)
    300th Birthday Print Work, 1981 (folder 2-73)
    Welcome Society’s Statue of William Penn, Pennsbury Manor, Bucks County, October 23, 1982 (folder 2-74)
    William Penn, Charter Information (folder 2-75)


    {series #13.16}
    (accessions #2304, 3659, 3844, 3903, 3904, 4291, 4339, 4795, 4943)
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    Records of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
    Executive Director

    MICROFILMED

    REPORTS, 1945-2005.  (1 carton, 2 boxes, and 3.5 cu. ft.)

    [includes unprocessed accessions: 1954-1974 (acc. #1802, .75 cu. ft.), 1994 (acc. #2304, .25 cu. ft),1963-1997 (acc. #3659,.75 cu. ft), 1980-1987 (acc. #3903, .75 cu. ft.), 1967-1968 (3904, .25 cu. ft), 1980-2005, acc. #4339, 4795, 4943, .75 cu. ft.)]



    13-0789 carton 1

    Organizational, 1945-54
    1945-50
    1953 (State government survey committee report Chesterman) prints 24 pp.
    1954, Oct. (Pennsylvania Economy League, Organization and Management) printed, 38pp+

    Decade, 1952-62
    1952-62 printed, 50pp.

    Accomplishments, 1945-63
    1945, July 12 (Kent for Gov. Martin's Adm.) typed, 8pp.
    1947, Dec. 15 (Cadzow, Ex. Director) typed, 3pp.
    1948, Oct. (also: Recommendations; Duff admn.) typed, 5pp.
    1951-62 (Major New Development) typed, 3pp.
    1952 (also: Recommendation; Fire Admn.) typed, 5pp.
    1963 (Niagara Project) typed, 3pp.

    Specific Powers, 1948-59
    1948-  (D.H. Kent, Comp.) mimeo, 12pp.
    1955, May (1948 - Reivsed, by Kent, Comp.) mimeo, 15pp.
    1959, August <91955, May, Revised, by Kent, Comp) mimeo, 18pp

    Legislation, 1951
    1951 mimeo, 8pp.

    Activities, 1945-70
    1943-46 (New commission and Hist. Comm. from Jan. 1943-June 1945) typed, 19pp.
    1948, Jan. 31: Mar. 3, 24; May 5, 28; Oct. 1 (Historical Activities Committee) typed, 26pp.
    1951-55 (Kent, for Fine's adm.) mimeo, 3pp.
    1955 Feb   (Functional and Staff assign.) mimeo, 14pp.
    1955-58 (Narrative report) mimeo, 3pp.
    1956-71 (DR. Kent's highlights - function- PHMC) typed,4pp.
    1957, Jan.-Dec. (S.K. Stevens, Ex. Director) mimeo, approx. 10pp.
    1958, Jan-Dec (S.K. Stevens, Ex. Dir.)  mimeo, approx. 12pp.
    1959, Jan-Dec (S.K. Stevens, Ex. Dir.)  mimeo, approx. 13pp.
    1960, Jan-Jan 1961 (S.K. Stevens, Ex. Dir.) mimeo, approx. 13pp.
    1961, Feb-Nov. (S.K. Stevens, Ex. Dir) mimeo, approx. 13pp.
    1963, Jan 17 (Reviews of programs during 1962) mimeo, 12pp.
    1961, Dec.-Dec 1962 (S.K. Stevens, Ex. Dir.) mimeo, approx. 13pp.
    1963, Jan-Feb; Apr. Nov. (S.K. Stevens, Ex. Dir.) mimeo approx 13pp.
    1965, Sept 19 (S.K. Stevens, Ex. Dir.) mimeo 23pp.
    1966, Nov 11-Feb. 21, 1967, mimeo 20 pp.
    1967, Feb. 21- Sept. 15 (S.K. Stevens, Ex. Dir.) printed 39pp. (2 copies)
    1967, Sept. 15-Apr. 30, 1968 (S.K. Stevens, Ex. Dir.) printed 41pp. (2 copies)
    1968, Sept. 1-Aug. 31, 1969, printed, 49pp.
    1969, Sept 1-Aug. 31, 1970, printed, 50pp. (2 copies)
    1974, April, May, June, typed, 10pp.

    Special, 1960-1965
    1960, December 5, “The William Penn Memorial Museum and Archives Building”
    1963, February 21, “Summary of the Meeting on Historical Sites Preservation in Pennsylvania”
    1965, September 7, “Progress Report on the Project for the Microfilm Publication of Important Source Collections in the Pennsylvania State Archives”
    1965, October 13, Program for “The Dedication of the William Penn Memorial Museum and Archives Building”

    3-0397 box 2

    Biennial, 1945-46, 1949, 1956-1964, 1966-1968
    1945-46 (1st report, 4 copies) (folder 2-1)
    1949 (2 copies) (folder 2-2)
    1956, June 1-May 31, 1958     (5 copies: two original and 3 reproductions) (folder 2-3)
    1958, June 1-May 31, 1960     (4 copies: three original, one reproduction) (folder 2-4)
    1960, June 1-June 30, 1962 (2 copies) (folder 2-5)
    1962, June 1-June 30, 1964 (2 copies) (folder 2-6)
    1966, July 1-June 30, 1968 (3 copies: two original, one typed copy) (folder 2-7)

    Annual, 1966    , 1988-2005
    1966     (folder 2-8)
    1988 (2 copies) (folder 2-9)
    1989 (2 copies) (folder 2-10)
    1990 (2 copies) (folder 2-11)
    1991 (2 copies) (folder 2-12)
    1992 (2 copies) (folder 2-13)
    1993 (3 copies) (folder 2-14)
    1994 (folder 2-15)
    1995-1996 (folder 2-16)
    1996-1997 (folder 2-17)
    1997-1998 (folder 2-18)

    3-0397 box 3

    1998-1999 (folder 3-1)
    1999-2000 (2 copies) (folder 3-2)
    2000-2001 (3 copies) (folder 3-3)
    2001-2002 (2 copies) (folder 3-4)
    2002-2004 (folder 3-5)
    2004-2005 (folder 3-6)

    {series #13.17}
    RG-13

    Records of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
    Executive Director




    SUBJECT FILES OF THE HISTORICAL FOUNDATION OF PENNSYLVANIA, 1961-1978.     (2 cartons)

    14-0026 carton 1

    Subject File, 1961-78

    Minutes, 1962-78
    Board of Directors, 1962-70, 1977-78 (1 folder)
    Annual, 1962-79 (1 folder)
    Meetings & Correspondence, 1964-74 (8 folders)

    Reports, 1965-77
    Treasurers, 1965-77 (1 folder)
    General information purpose, incorporation, report on projects, etc., 1961-65     (1 folder)
    Brochures, n.d. (1 folder)

    Correspondence, 1962-71
    Appell, Louis J., Jr., 1968 (1 folder)
    Bailey, Mrs. George R., 1965-69
    Barnes, Dr. James A., 1965-67
    Belfour, Dr. Stanton, 1964-69
    Board of Directors, 1966-71 (1 folder)
    Committees, 1965-71 (1 folder)
    Cordier, Dr. Ralph, 1964-70 (1 folder)
    General, 1962-72 (2 folders)
    Gibson, John M., Secretary, 1965-70, 1979 (1 folder)
    Glover, Edwin A., 1965-66 (1 folder)
    Green, M. Edwin, 1969-70
    Greenfield, Albert Mr. and Mrs., 1965-77
    Harman, Dr Allen C., 1965-67
    Hinkle, Samuel F., 1966-69
    Hoffstot, Mrs. H.P., Jr., 1965-68
    Hutton, Ann Hawkes, 1964-67
    Institute Scholarships, 1970-71 (1 folder)
    Kehl, Dr. James, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 1966-67 (1 folder)
    Kelley, Joseph J, Jr. 1966-68
    Klein, Dr. Philips S., 1965-70
    Kurtz, Charles T., Jr., Secretary, 1962-63 (1 folder)
    Langston, Mrs. Wm. C., York, 1965-70 (1 folder)
    Misc., 1964-65 (1 folder)
    Nauman, Mrs. Spencer, 1965-68 (1 folder)
    Nichols, Dr. Roy F., 1965-69
    Nixon, Wm. V., 1965
    Pendergrass, Dr. Eugene P., 1969

    14-0029 carton 2
    Pennsylvania Patriots, 1965-68 (2 folders)
    Pentz, John J., Jr., 1965-66 (1 folder)
    Slaymaker, Samuel, 1964-68 (2 folders)
    Smith, Mrs. Lawrence M.C. 1964-67 (1 folder)
    Sordoni, Mrs. Andrew J., Jr., 1965-68
    Stackpole, Gen Edward J., Treasurer, 1964-67 (2 folders)
    Staffer, Mrs. Charles, 1966-67
    Stevens, Dr. S.K., 1964-70
    Stevenson, Hon. James B., 1964-70
    Sunberg, Dr. Alfred D., 1963-67 (1 folder)
    Tractor Trailer, 1965-66

    Accounts, 1961-78
    General, 1969-74 (1 folder)
    Contributions, 1968 (1 folder)
    Audits, 1973-78 (1 folder)
    Dues, 1968-71 (3 folders)
    New Members, 1968-69 (1 folder)
    Correspondence Redues, 1961-64 (Deeter, Treasurer) (1 folder)

     

    {series #13.18}

    RG-13

    Records of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
    Executive Director



    TAPE RECORDINGS OF COMMISSION MINUTES, 1966-1971, 1976. (24 audiotapes)

    **RESTRICTED.  (Location: South Vault)

    1966, April 21, June 21, November 10 (3 tapes, 5x7”)
    1967, February 21, April 25, June 27, October 5, December 7 (5 tapes, 5x7”)
    1968, February 15, October 18, December 3 (3 tapes, 5x7”)
    1969, April 24, October 16 (2 tapes, 5x7”)
    1970, February 19, May 13, September 17, November 19 (4 tapes, 5x7”)
    1971, February 18, April 22, June 9, September 9, November 18 (5 tapes, 7”)

    {series #13.19}
    RG-013-002-02-003-0000

    RG-13

    Records of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
    Executive Director



    TAPE RECORDINGS OF THE PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE, 1958-1974.     (3 cartons)

    (“Public Information Office” was previously included in the heading)

    13-0813 carton 1

    Pennsylvania Heritage Programs, [ca. 1958], nos. 1-13
    No. 1 – Dr. Stevens Interviewed (audiotape, 5” reel)
    No. 2 – Landis Valley, Robert P.L. Frick, Field Curator, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (audiotape, 5” reel)
    No. 3 – Wallace F. Workmaster, Associate Historian, Professor Philip Klein, American History, State College, Recorded at Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (audiotape, 5” reel)
    No. 4 – Ephrata Cloister, Mrs. Olive Zanor, Consulting Curator (audiotape, 5” reel)
    No. 5 – Dr. S.W. Higgenbotham, Director, Research, Pub. And Records, on State Archives (audiotape, 5” reel)
    No. 6 – John Witthoft, Museum Curator; Ralph S. Walter, Design Curator (audiotape, 5” reel)
    No. 7 – Pennsbury Manor described by Dr. S.K. Stevens (audiotape, 5” reel)
    No. 8 – Earl W. Newton, Director, Historic Sites (scotch, 5” reel)
    No. 9 – Historical Marker Program, William Richards and William A. Hunter (scotch, 5” reel)
    No. 10 – Daniel Boone Homestead, D. Kent and William A. Hunter (audiotape, 5” reel)
    No. 11 – Drake Well, A.C. Thompson, Curator (scotch, 5” reel)
    No. 12 – Old Economy, L.S. Thurman; John C. Barner, Harmony Associates, Incorporated (audiotape, 5” reel)
    No. 13 - Frank W. Melvin, Chairman, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (scotch, 5” reel)
    1959 – Christmas in late 18th and early 19th centuries in Pennsylvania.  Also: George Spots, Farm Museum; Mrs. Jane Eshelman, Guide, Farm Museum; Robert P.L. Frick, narrator of Christmas music; and Eric DeJorge, Curator of Folk History (scotch, 7” reel)

    13-0814 carton 2

    c. 1960 – Ephrata (2 scotch, 7” reels)
    1960, February 1-12 – Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Broadcasts: Groundhog Day; Conrad Weiser, etc. (3 scotch, 1 audiotape, 7” reels)
    1961, January 11 – “The Woods of Penn,” performed by Lafayette College Choir (4” reel)
    1961, January 11 – “Pennsylvania,” by Joe Francis Weber, sung by the Talbot Brothers (Inc. sheet music) (4” reel)
    1961, August 23 – “Forbes Road,” by William A. Hunter, recorded WHP-TV (scotch, 7” reel)
    1961, October 30 – Interview with Dick George, Denton Hill State Park (Irish, 7” reel)
    1962, July – John Witthoft at Sheep Rock Site (2 scotch, 7” reels)
    1965, October – American Association of State and Local History, morning and afternoon sessions (2 scotch, 7” reels)
    1965, October 13 – Dedication Ceremonies for William Penn Memorial Museum and Archives Building (edited recording, February 8, 1966) (scotch, 7” reel)
    1965, November 10 – Astronaut Lt. Commander Pete Conrad, William Penn Memorial Museum (scotch, 7” reel)
    1966, March 30 – County Records Committee, Justice Roberts presiding (Irish, 7” reel)
    1966, April 2 – First Research Conference, “Research Needs, Opportunities in Pennsylvania.” (Irish, 7” reel)
    1966, May 14 – 59th Annual Meeting of the P.F.H.S. (scotch, 7” reel)
    1966, September 3 – Pennsylvania Trail of History/TV (5” reel)
    1966, September 29 – 2nd Annual Pennsbury Manor American Forum (Irish, 7” reel)
    1967, April 7-8 – 2nd Research Conference (scotch, 7” reel)
    1967, May 19 – Historic Preservation Conference, William Penn Memorial Museum (scotch, 5” reel)
    1967, June 20 – County Records Committee, William Penn Memorial Museum (scotch, 5” reel)
    1967, December – Christmas, Farm Museum (scotch, 5” reel)
    1968, January 22 – County Records Committee (scotch, 5” reel)
    1968, February 2 – Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Budget, presented to Appropriations Committee by W. Richards (scotch, 5” reel)
    1968, April 5-6 – 3rd Research Conference, Nationwide Inn (Dinner Session) (scotch, 7” reel)
    1968, September & October 20 – “York House” Meeting, Board Room, William Penn Memorial Museum (two 7” reels)
    1968, September 24 – Ephrata Cloister Dedication (scotch, 7” reel)

    13-0815 carton 3

    1969, April 17 – County Records Committee (scotch, 7” reel)
    1969, May 2-3 – 4th Research Conference, William Penn Memorial Museum (ampex, 7” reel)
    1969, October 27 – Penn’s 325th Birthday Tribute, William Penn Memorial Museum (scotch, 5” reel)
    1970 – African-American Culture Program, William Penn Memorial Museum (ampex, 7” reel)
    1970, January 29 – Local Records Committee, William Penn Memorial Museum (5” reel)
    1970, February 6 – County Records Meeting, William Penn Memorial Museum (ampex, 5” reel)
    1970, April 22 – Met-Ed plug for “Earth Day at Boone Homestead” (scotch, 5” reel)
    1970, May 1-2 – Oral History Conference (scotch, 7” reel)
    1970, May 5 – New Jersey Historical Commission Public Hearings, Trenton, New Jersey (scotch, 5” reel)
    1970, May 9 – P.F.H.S. Meeting (5” reel)
    1970, September 4 – “York House” Public Hearing, William Penn Memorial Museum (scotch, 7” reel)
    1970, September 24 – Historic Preservation Session, Pennsbury Manor (scotch, 7” reel)
    1970, December 5 – Semantics Seminar (scotch, 5” reel)
    1971, April 30 – 6th Research Conference (opening and dinner session) (ampex, 5” reel)
    1971, May 1 – 6th Research Conference (Archives Building) (scotch, 7” reel)
    1971, May 8 – P.F.H.S. Meeting (one scotch 7” reel, one 5” reel)
    1971, May 14 – Historical Foundation of Pennsylvania, William Penn Memorial Museum (ampex, 5” reel)
    1971, November 23 – Local Records Committee, William Penn Memorial Museum (ampex, 7” reel)
    1971, December 3 – County Records Committee (ampex, 7” reel)
    1972, February 4 – Dr. Stevens Testimonial Dinner (scotch, 7” reel)
    1972, April 14 – County Records Committee (ampex, 7” reel)
    1973, February 5 – Local Government Records Committee Meeting (ampex, 7” reel)
    1973, September 6 – County Records Committee Meeting (scotch, 5” reel)
    1974, April 8 – County Records Committee (2 cassette tapes)
    1974, December 17 – County Records Committee (2 cassette tapes)
    Undated – Awards Presented by Dr. Rosenberger.  Speakers for afternoon session: Richard C. Schultz, William W. Hummel, Ellwood C. Parrly and George Ebner (scotch, 5” reel)
    Undated – Christmas Carols, sides 1 & 2 (scotch, 5” reel)
    Undated – Folk Music Recorded Radio Program (Irish, 7” reel)
    Undated – Harpsichord Concert #1 (featuring local performer Robert W. Nelson) (scotch, 5” reel)
    Undated – Messiah (scotch, 5” reel)
    Undated – Museum Exhibits; Country Store, Archaeological Site, etc. (scotch, 7” reel)
    Undated – Music from F.M. Radio (scotch, 7” reel)
    Undated – Old English Carols, “Holly and Ivy” (scotch, 5” reel)
    Undated – Pennsylvania Railroad, New York Central System, etc. (5” reel)
    Undated – Wewer’s Addressing Historical Societies on Aid by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (scotch, 5” reel)

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