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Bryn Athyn Cathedral
Collection — Box: 24 boxes
Identifier: Mss.003
Scope and Contents
The collection holds letters, sketches, architectural drawings, photographs and media articles regarding the design and construction of Bryn Athyn Cathedral. There are files for many of the craftsmen and artists that worked on the project, as well as construction notes written by Raymond Pitcairn regarding the interior and structural design of hte building. Several boxes of photographs document the various stages of construction. A slide show and audio tape is included that was used by one...
Dates:
Created: 1912-1996
Bryn Athyn Historic District Research Collection
Collection — Box: Box 1
Identifier: Mss.008
Abstract
The Bryn Athyn Historic District Research Collection is developed for the purpose of, and as a byproduct of, research performed in support of the various entities that make up the Bryn Athyn Historic Landmark District. This collection is active and related to, but not part of, the original collections in the Glencairn Museum Archives.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1961 - 2018
John & Gertrude Pitcairn Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss.001
Scope and Contents
The John & Gertrude Pitcairn papers contain correspondence, diaries, notebooks, ledgers and memorabilia pertaining to the personal, public and business life of John and Gertrude Starkey Pitcairn. This includes correspondence regarding the Swedenborgian Church, the Academy of the New Church, Cairnwood Estate, Cairnwood Farms, the Anti-Vaccination movement, homeopathy and the iron, coal, gas, oil and railroad industry. The collection also contains a large accumulation of personal items...
Dates:
Created: 1855-1917; Other: Majority of material found in 1865-1916; Other: Date acquired: 19800101
Powell Family Papers
Fonds — Box: 1 - 4
Identifier: Mss.005.092
Scope and Contents
Letters, journals, legal papers and certificates about and between several members and generations of the Powell family. Topics of particular interest include agriculture and the Swedenborgian Faith . Letters between various members of the Powell family relate to agriculture and orchards on their farms in Ohio, Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Dates:
1875 - 1955; Majority of material found in 1900 - 1990; Date acquired: 20090608
Found in:
Academy of the New Church Archives
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