William Penn Marker. In the fall of 1882, the United States celebrates the 200th anniversary of William Penn’s landing on American soil. In this photograph, Chester Baker, a prominent local historian, stands proudly next to the Penn Monument at...
George Bjotvedt graduated from PMC in 1951, and began his tour of duty in Korea in 1952. When he reached Korea, he and his peers were randomly assigned to infantry divisions. Bjotvedt served with the 65th Puerto Rican Regiment, gaining a smattering...
Women Welders at Sun Ship and Dry Dock Co. During World War II, women and other minorities take over many home front manufacturing jobs left vacant by men fighting the war.
Students Present Research in Greece, 2003. Professor Daniel Robinson accompanies English majors who present their papers at this international conference on Lord Byron. The group is pictured in front of the Shrine of the Oracle of Apollo at Delphi.
Clarence C. McLain was a member of the PMA Class of 1879. He attended Pennsylvania Military Academy from 1874 - 1876 and created this scrapbook in March 1876. The scrapbook, entitled 'Curiosityes,' contains memorabilia from his three years at PMA.
Widener Faculty Help Establish International Exchange with Universities in China, 2007. As part of its mission to prepare students for global service, Widener establishes a collaboration and exchange program with 3 universities in China’s largest...
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; Chester (Pa.) -- History; Civil Rights -- African Americans History
This scrapbook is a part of the George Raymond Papers. It was created by Patricia Taylor for the Chester Branch of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People). Its clippings chronicle the Chester Civil Rights movement...
