Papers, 1828-1930, on Independence Hall

Mss.Film.1163

Date: 1828-1930 | Size: 3 microfilm_reel(s)
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Abstract

These papers are mostly typed transcripts of letters, documents, and notes, relating to the history and construction of the Pennsylvania State House and its restoration in the early twentieth century.

Background note

Horace Wells Sellers was an architect.

Collection Information

Physical description

3 microfilm reels.

Provenance

Received from the Independence National Historical Park and accessioned, 1963 (1963 2531mf).

Location of originals:

Originals in Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia, PA.

General note

There is a description of the materials on the first reel.

Early American History Note

This is a microfilm of an early American collection that may be of interest to researchers at the APS and may complement an original manuscript collection at the APS.

Indexing Terms


Corporate Name(s)

  • Independence Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
  • Independence National Historical Park (Philadelphia, Pa.)

Family Name(s)

  • Stewart, Robert G., -- comp.

Genre(s)

  • Microfilm Collection

Geographic Name(s)

  • Independence National Historical Park (Philadelphia, Pa.)

Personal Name(s)

  • Haviland, John, 1792-1852
  • Sellers, Horace Wells,1857-193

Subject(s)

  • Historic sites -- Pennsylvania.
  • Public buildings -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.