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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Birthplace of Mr. Williamson
Birthplace of Mr. Williamson
Birthplaces--Pennsylvania
A black and white photograph of the house where Mr. Williamson was born, in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It shows the house in 1897. I.V. Williamson was born in 1803. The caption reads "Mr. Williamson's Birthplace in 1897 Bucks Co. Penna."
I.V. Williamson and group of philanthropists, 1886
I.V. Williamson and group of philanthropists, 1886
Charities--Pennsylvania, Philanthropists--Pennsylvania
A photograph of a group of Pennsylvania philanthropists who are taking a tour of the Cranberry Iron and Coal property in North Carolina in 1886. This is one of the few photographs of I.V. Williamson, who is fourth from the left in the second row. He would have been 83 years old.
Site of Mr. Williamson's death, 1889
Site of Mr. Williamson's death, 1889
Deathbeds--Pennsylvania, Death--Pennsylvania
A black and white photograph of the house on Chestnut St. in Philadelphia where I.V. Williamson died. The caption reads "House (next to corner) in which Mr. Williamson died- Chestnut below 19th St."