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This PHL educator won the 1958 Philadelphia Award for outstanding service rendered to the city. Who was she?
Born in Philadelphia, Helen C. Bailey was educated entirely in its schools and universities. Graduating from the Philadelphia High School for Girls in 1916, Bailey hoped that a scholarship to Radcliffe College would serve as the springboard to a successful writing career. Bailey majored in education because it was the only area of concentration open to full-time female students at the university. In 1931 she earned a masters degree in Education. Tuesday, 2/9/16 11:55 am
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The General Collection Grows with New Titles
No matter the research topic, HSP's library is bound to have something on it! Below is a list of some of the books that were recently made available to our patrons. Click on the links for more information from our online catalog Discover. Thursday, 2/4/16 2:49 pm
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The 23rd Gov. of PA tried to criminalize political cartoons. Who was he?
Monday, 2/1/16 2:24 pm
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New Biographies Added to the Library
HSP's biographical collections is full of interesting titles covering figures from the past and present. Below is a listing of new titles that were recently cataloged. Click on the links for more information from our online catalog Discover. Thursday, 1/28/16 10:22 am
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Louis Godey published this monthly magazine in Philadelphia from 1830 - 1878, becoming famous for its fashion plates. What was it called?
Tuesday, 1/26/16 12:12 pm
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Additions to the Civil War Collection
HSP's collection of titles relating to the Civil War just got a little bigger thanks to these latest additions. Click on the links for more information from our online catalog Discover. Thursday, 1/21/16 3:23 pm
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This Mt. Airy-based female artist became the first American women awarded a major mural commission in 1906. Who was she?
Wednesday, 1/20/16 9:51 am
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New Genealogical Resources Added to the Collection
This week we're offering up a sampling of genealogical resources that are now available in our library. Click on the links for more information from our online catalog Discover. Thursday, 1/14/16 12:35 pm
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Salmon Chase, Secretary of the Treasury from 1861-1864, placed which famous phrase on U.S. currency?
Monday, 1/11/16 4:53 pm
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18th century, 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, Banking, Business, Economics, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
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Further Additions to the General Library Collection
Our general library collection has been growing steadily thanks to recent additions like the ones below. Click on the links for more information from our online catalog Discover. Thursday, 1/7/16 1:44 pm
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