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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Academy of Natural Sciences Library Note
Academy of Natural Sciences Library Note
Charities--Pennsylvania, Libraries--Pennsylvania
A note in Mr. Williamson's handwriting on a scrap of lined paper about his donation to the library of the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. The donation is to purchase "books, periodicals and papers" for the library.
Charitable requests in Trust
Charitable requests in Trust
Charities--Pennsylvania
A list in Mr. Williamson's handwriting of charities requesting donations, it is undated.All are Philadelphia charities. The list is numbered on both sides.
Charities under consideration, 1876
Charities under consideration, 1876
Charities--Pennsylvania
A list in the handwriting Of I.V. Williamson of Pennsylvania charities he considered for his donations in 1876.
Charity List
Charity List
Charities--Pennsylvania
An undated list of Pennsylvania charities and the amount given to each in the handwriting of I.V. Williamson.
Correspondence regarding the Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia, 1877
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.
Correspondence regarding trade school funds, 1888
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.
Cover of the opening day program, 1891
Cover of the opening day program, 1891
Trade schools--Pennsylvania, College benefactors--Pennsylvania
This is the cover page of a program created by Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades to commemorate the opening day ceremonies on October 31, 1891.
Cover page of Foundation Deed, 1888
Cover page of Foundation Deed, 1888
College benefactors--Pennsylvania, Trade schools--Pennsylvania
The cover page of the Foundation Deed between Isaiah V. Williamson, the Board of Trustees, and the Pennsylvania Company for Insurances documenting the founding of the Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades, dated December 1, 1888. This is a 1922 reprint of the deed.
Donation promise to Jefferson Medical College Hospital, 1874
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".
Donations list, 1873
Donations list, 1873
Charities--Pennsylvania
A list in I.V. Williamson's handwriting of various small donations to Philadelphia charities, dues and a subscription to Friend's Journal.
Funds request letter, 1881
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.
German Hospital donation note
German Hospital donation note
Charities--Pennsylvania, Hospitals--Pennsylvania
A brief note in Mr. Williamson's handwriting about his donation to the German Hospital.
German Hospital donation notes
German Hospital donation notes
Hospitals--Pennsylvania, Charities--Pennsylvania
A series of brief notes in Mr. Williamson's handwriting, detailing his donation to the German Hospital and his support of three beds. The notes are undated.
Hospital trust notes
Hospital trust notes
Hospitals--Pennsylvania, Charities--Pennsylvania
Notes in Mr. Williamson's handwriting about the trust he set up for hospital donations. They are on lined paper and undated.
Invitation to attend the annual Merchant's Fund Meeting, undated.
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.
Invitation to I.V. Williamson's funeral, 1889
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.
I.V.Williamson portrait
I.V.Williamson portrait
Portrait photography
One of the few photographs of Isaiah Vansant Williamson, founder of Williamson Free School, reproduced in an early yearbook.
Lemuel Coffin letter, 1889
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.
Lemuel Coffin letter,1889, number 2
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.
Letter from Home for the Homeless,1883
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.