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photographs, black-and-white

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Found in 14 Collections and/or Records:

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

File 13 - Photographs, 1920 - 1925

 File
Identifier: Sub-Series 21
Scope and Contents From the Sub-group:

The material in this sub-series contains records, correspondence, ephemera and other materials from several iterations of New Jerusalem church organizations in New York, including the Convention church (now Swedenborgian Church of North America), the New York Society of the General Church of the New Jerusalem, the Brooklyn Society and others. Folder titles are all "New York Society" although the church may have existed at times as a "circle" or "group" instead of a full society.

Dates: 1920 - 1925

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

Korean War, 1950-1953

 Series
Dates: Majority of material found within 1950-1953

Korean War, 1950-1953

 Series
Dates: Majority of material found within 1950-1953

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Carl Theophilus Odhner, 1910-12-26

 Item
Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Carl Theophilus Odhner. Pendleton discusses the changed appearance of the Atlantic Garden restaurant, which he and Odhner have not visited together in twenty years. It used to be “like an open court, with a large palm (?) and fountain in its center. . . Now it is nothing more than an ordinary dining room- entirely enclosed- having no distinguishing feature.” When Pendleton received Odhner’s request, he spoke to Walter Falkner, who is acquainted...
Dates: 1910-12-26

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Carl Theophilus Odhner, 1911-01-18

 Item
Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Handwritten letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Carl Theophilus Odhner. Pendleton was informed by Walter Faulkner that a photograph of the Atlantic Garden restaurant was taken and sent in time for the Founders’ Day Banquet. Pendleton is enclosing a letter from W. C. C. (Walter C. Childs) which he forgot to return to Odhner with his previous letter. Pendleton is also forwarding a General Church application for Mrs. Null, a long-time member of the Convention Allegheny Society. Pendleton is...
Dates: 1911-01-18

Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer, 1922-09-09

 Item
Identifier: RG.004.01
Scope and Contents Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Ernst Pfeiffer in The Hague, Holland. Pendleton has received Pfeiffer’s report of July 1922. He is pleased with the results of Pfeiffer’s first year as Pastor of the Hague society. The report will be placed before the Executive Committee when they meet again in the Fall. Pendleton informs Pfeiffer that Mr. Alden is no longer secretary-treasurer of the General Church, having been replaced by Mr. Caldwell as interim secretary and Mr. Hyatt as interim...
Dates: 1922-09-09

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