Credits

Most of the content on these pages was researched and written by Jonathan Farnham, Ph.D. Some editing, commentary and image selection for specific pages was contributed by subject specialists on staff at the Free Library of Philadelphia.

Staff and volunteers of the Free Library Web Development Department developed all graphics as well as all scripts and programming that create access to and views of the narrative content, the database and images.

Intellectual content was derived from MARC cataloging records created by the Cataloging Department of the Free Library of Philadelphia.

Sources or Holding Institutions of Items in This Collection

The images in this collection were derived from a variety of objects, many of which are owned and were generously made available from the following institutions and individuals. The Free Library wishes to thank all contributors:

• Architectural Archives, University of Pennsylvania
• Athenaeum of Philadelphia
• City of Philadelphia Art Commission
• Dreck Wilson, private collector
• Duke University Archives
• Fairmount Park Commission Archives
• Historical Society of Pennsylvania
• James T. Maher, private collecter
• Library Company of Philadelphia
• Philadelphia City Archives
• Samuel T. Freeman & Co.
• University Archives, University of Pennsylvania

Reproductions

Requests for reproductions should be directed by mail to:

Print and Picture Collection
The Free Library of Philadelphia
1901 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1198
or via facsimile to 215-563-3628
or via e-mail to erefpix@freelibrary.org

All requests must specify the desired formats and give details of the intended use of the materials. Processing fees will apply to all requests. An additional fee may apply depending on the nature of the intended use. Contact the Print and Picture Collection for more information at 215-686-5405 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Copyright

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