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This page contains a list of resources about the history and development of West Philadelphia that is available on the Internet. University of Pennsylvania - University Archives and Record Center. This website provides historical information on the history of the University in West Philadelphia and the relationship between the University and its urban environment.
Temple University - Urban Archives. The Urban Archives was established in 1967 to document the social, economic, and physical development of the Philadelphia area from the mid-19th century to the present. The Archives functions as a repository for organizational records and related materials, and as a research facility for those interested in urban studies. The Archives collections are particularly strong in areas involving social service organizations, unions, housing development, community organizations, and contain many records from organizations involved with African Americans, education, and crime. University City Historical Society. The Society is dedicated to the study and protection of West Philadelphia. The website provides useful information about different area's in West Philadelphia and is a good resource for photographs of the area.
University of Pennsylvania's Van Pelt Library Guides to West Philadelphia History. This page provides a list of publications and other resources containing information about the history of West Philadelphia, and Philadelphia in general. This site includes historical census data. Historic Bartram's Garden. The Pre-Revolutionary Home of John Bartram, naturalist, botanist and explorer. |
