Williamson College of the Trades - Isaiah Van Sant Williamson History

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A collection of papers and biographical materials from Williamson College of the Trades founder Isaiah Van Sant Williamson. Some photographs and genealogical research as well as correspondence, legal and financial papers.
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Correspondence regarding the Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia, 1877
Charities--Pennsylvania, Charitable uses, trusts, and foundations, Gifts
A letter from E. B. Gardette, a trustee of the Jefferson Medical College, to I.V. Williamson about the correct corporate title of the institution for his endowment gift dated May 24th 1877.
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Correspondence regarding trade school funds, 1888
Charities--Pennsylvania, Trade schools--Pennsylvania
A letter from the president, J.L. Erringer, of the Philadelphia Trust, Safe Deposit and Insurance Company to I.V. Williamson about administering the trust created to fund Williamson trade school. On letterhead from the company dated, November 1, 1888.
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Donation promise to Jefferson Medical College Hospital, 1874
Charities--Pennsylvania, Hospitals--Pennsylvania
A letter describing I.V. Williamson's intent to donate $50,000 when money for a hospital building has been raised. It is written in Williamson's handwriting and dated "October 15th 1874".
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Funds request letter, 1881
Letters
A letter from L. K. Lippincott asking for funds for a project and promising land in Florida as collateral. The letter is dated December 15, 1881.
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Invitation to attend the annual Merchant's Fund Meeting, undated.
Letters
A letter from John Atwood inviting I.V. Williamson to attend the annual meeting of the Merchant's Fund in The Mercantile Library Building. The letter is undated.
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Invitation to I.V. Williamson's funeral, 1889
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Pennsylvania
A black edged card inviting the members of the Williamson School Board of Trustees to I.V. Williamson's funeral held at the home of his niece, Mrs. Denckla.
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Lemuel Coffin letter, 1889
Death--Causes, Isaiah Van Sant Williamson--Death and burial
A letter from Lemuel Coffin to John Shrigley, both among the first trustees of Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades. The letter describes a visit that Mr. Coffin had with I.V. Williamson, 2 weeks before Williamson's death and details some of Williamson's symptoms.
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Lemuel Coffin letter,1889, number 2
Death--Causes, Isaiah Van Sant Williamson--Death and burial
A second letter from Lemuel Coffin to John Shrigley, both members of the original board of trustees of Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades, on Feb 27, 1889. In the letter, Mr. Coffin describes I.V. Williamson's deteriorating health and his desire to see the piece of property in Media before the trustees purchase it.
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Letter from Home for the Homeless,1883
Charities--Pennsylvania, Letters
A letter from Sheldon Potter, attorney for the Home for the Homeless to I.V. Williamson, asking for a quit claim document to allow the organization to collect rent on a donated building.
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Robert Crawford letter, 1878
Letters, Letter writing
A letter to I.V. Williamson from a stranger, Robert Crawford, who heard about a large charitable donation of Williamson's and asked I.V. Williamson to give him $10,000.
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Thank you letter from Historical Society, 1883
Charities--Pennsylvania, Letters
A thank you letter for a donation by Mr. Williamson to the Historical Society. The letter is written by the treasurer, whose signature is hard to decipher. The letter is written on stationery with "Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 820 Spruce Street" printed at the top.
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Thank you note, 1881
Letters
A thank you note for a Christmas gift written by Arabella B. Lewis to I.V. Williamson on December 27, 1881.
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Thank you note from Episcopal Hospital, 1883
Charities--Pennsylvania, Hospitals--Pennsylvania
A note from Lewis Redner thanking I.V. Williamson for his gift to the Episcopal Hospital and asking him to send in his check dated February 10, 1883.
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Thank you note from the society of prevention of cruelty to animals, 1873
Charities--Pennsylvania, Animal welfare
A thank you note from the Pennsylvania Society for the prevention of cruelty to animals for a donation to I.V Williamson, dated Feb. 21, 1873. It is handwritten on their stationary.
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Thank you note, undated
Letters
A thank you note for a Christmas gift from Myra M. Dieter to I.V. Williamson with a date of December 27th but no year. It is written on stationery that has "1709 Locust St." printed as a heading.
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