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
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.
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".
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.
Thank you letter from Historical Society, 1883
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.
Thank you note from Episcopal Hospital, 1883
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.
Thank you note from the society of prevention of cruelty to animals, 1873
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.