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The Wanamaker Papers, #2188 : [finding aid]
Historical Society of Pennsylvania - Closed Stacks Z 6616 .W36 J66 1996
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Jones, Louise T. (Louise Tompkins), 1965-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Wanamaker, John, 1838-1922--Archives--Catalogs.
- Wanamaker, John.
- John Wanamaker (Firm)--Archives--Catalogs.
- John Wanamaker (Firm).
- Historical Society of Pennsylvania--Catalogs.
- Historical Society of Pennsylvania.
- Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Manuscript. No. 2188. Wanamaker Papers, 1850-1987--Catalogs.
- Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Manuscript. No. 2188. Wanamaker Papers, 1850-1987.
- Department stores--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia Region--History--Sources--Catalogs.
- Department stores.
- Manuscripts, American--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--Catalogs.
- Manuscripts, American.
- Physical Description:
- [4], 123, [1], 21 p. ; 28 cm.
- Other Title:
- Wanamaker Papers
- Wanamaker Papers, no. 2188 (Yost Collection not included)
- Place of Publication:
- [1996?]
- Summary:
- John Wanamaker, 1838-1922, was a merchant and entrepreneur based in Philadelphia, Pa., and founder of the John Wanamaker department store chain. Also active in religious, political, and philanthropic areas, he founded several Presbyterian churches and Sunday schools, and served as U.S. postmaster general, 1889-1893. The papers are organized in 4 series: I. Personal records (1850-1986), II. Store records (1861-1967), III. Miscellaneous publications (1827-1917), and IV. Graphics (1861-1980, bulk 1900-1936).
- Notes:
- A finding aid to Historical Society of Pennsylvania manuscript collection no. 2188--Wanamaker Papers, 1850-1987. (192 linear ft.).
- OCLC:
- 41126253
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