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Picturing History 4/11/12

4/30/12

HSP has a rich collection of photographs, from early daguerreotypes to rare crystoleums and even modern digital prints. At this event, HSP’s Photograph Conservator D’Arcy White discussed the highlights of HSP’s fascinating photography archive—and the stories that they tell.

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18th century

Arts and Culture

Ethnic history

National History Day 2012

4/26/12

Hundreds of students competed in National History Day Philly 2012. Many did their research here at HSP. Congratulations to all the participants!

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Arts and Culture

Philadelphia

HSP Ancestry Day 3/3/12

4/26/12

Almost 1,000 people attended Ancestry Day.

About 1,000 people attended the "HSP Ancestry Day" genealogy conference held on March 3, 2012, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Extended Beyond Fear: The Refugee Experience

4/2/12

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Welcome to the Historical Society of Pennsylvania

1/25/12

Light-Color Play by Maurice Wright

1/13/12

The above video, entitled "Light-Color Play," utilizes a painted board by Mary Elizabeth Hallock Greenwalt which can be found in Box 12, Folder 3 of this collection.

George Washington Was Here

8/3/11

In conjunction with the exhibit Discover the Real George Washington at the National Constitution Center, the Historical Society of Pennsylvania hosted George Washington Document Display. The items included Washington's pocket diary, Martha Washington's cookbook, the diary of Washington's private secretary, Tobias Lear, who chronicled Washington's last days and death, and even a lock of Washington's hair! General Washington also visited and recounted some stories of his time in Philadelphia.

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18th century

Education

American Revolution

The Morreys and Montiers of Philadelphia: A Love Story

6/20/11

Listen to the family story of Dr. William Pickens III, who traced his ancestry all the way back to Humphrey Morrey, who served as the first mayor of Philadelphia in 1691. Pickens’s family tree also includes Richard Morrey, whose marriage to freedwoman Cremona formed one of the city’s most prominent interracial families. Pickens’ journey will inspire you to search for your own family roots. Cosponsored with the Urban League of Philadelphia and Southwest Airlines.

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Listen to That's History, 5/8/12 5/9/12 You may need: Adobe Flash Player. In the late 19th century, 4-year-old Charley Ross's abduction from the streets of Philadelphia became the first nationwide missing children case. That's History explores the issue of missing children cases and how they led to social change. Related Content: Missing but Never Forgotten	Listen to That's History 4/24/12 4/24/12 You may need: Adobe Flash Player. Government funding has fueled technological and industrial advances such as the creation of the railroad and ENIAC, the world's first supercomputer, which was developed in Philadelphia. As "Philly Tech Week" events occur throughout the city, That's History takes a look at how politics and government relate to technological advancement. Topics: Government and civics Industry Science and Medicine Related Content: How government shapes the future: The role of politics in technology
Listen to That's History 4/10/2012 4/10/12 You may need: Adobe Flash Player. This edition of That’s History examines some of the factors involved in the college admissions process throughout history and how it has evolved into its current state. Related Content: Admission into College: Academics, Luck, or Something Else?	Listen to That's History 3/27/2012 4/2/12 You may need: Adobe Flash Player. The issue of birth control and family planning did not begin with the creation of “the pill.” Contraception was discussed and practiced in different forms for hundreds of years. This edition of That's History discusses the history of contraception and the attitudes surrounding it that exist today. Related Content: Contraception and Controversy
Listen to That's History 3/13/2012 3/13/12 You may need: Adobe Flash Player. That’s History looks at the facts and myths regarding gambling as a major source of revenue for states. Related Content: Gambling: A unifying force in politics	Listen to That's History 2/28/2012 2/28/12 You may need: Adobe Flash Player. This episode of That’s History looks at how society’s view of drunk driving has changed and relates that to distracted driving. Related Content: Dangers of Distracted Driving

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Making Predictions with Meeting Flyers 4/11/12 Other	Meeting Flyers 4/2/12 Other
Analyzing Boycott Flyers Student Worksheet 4/2/12 Other	Background on Henry Patterson 4/2/12 Other
Massa Washington Timeline 3/27/12 Topics: 21st century Ethnic history Immigration	William Trent Biographical Information 3/21/12 Other

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