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John Frederick Lewis papers, 1882-1932 (bulk 1909-1928) finding aid
Historical Society of Pennsylvania - Pennsylvania Room INDEX E 173 .L49 1999
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Lewis, John Frederick, 1860-1932.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Lewis, John Frederick, 1860-1932.
- Lewis, John Frederick.
- Physical Description:
- 22 p. ; 28 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- 1882-1932
- Newark, DE : University of Delaware, 1999.
- Biography/History:
- John Frederick Lewis (1860-1932) was a prominent Philadelphia lawyer and philanthropist widely active in the business, philanthropic, and cultural circles of the city as well as a respected collector of rare books and fine art.
- Summary:
- The papers of prominent Philadelphia lawyer and philanthropist John Frederick Lewis span the dates 1882 to 1932 and include letterbooks, correspondence, advertising brochures, legal documents, and ephemera. The papers primarily document the legal business of Lewis through his work at the firm Lewis, Adler & Laws, but also reflect social and domestic affairs of John Lewis and his wife, Anne Baker Lewis, as well as cultural interests, through development of personal collections and institutional affiliations.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Cited as:
- MSS 129, John Frederick Lewis papers, Special Collections, University of Delaware Library, Newark, Delaware.
- OCLC:
- 823753707
- Online:
- Click to access the online finding aid for this collection.
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