Philadelphia

Blog Post In 1858, Bucks County resident Susan Parry graduated from the first medical school in the nation to award M.D. degree to women. What was its name?	Blog Post In 1849, Henry "Box" Brown shipped himself in a wooden crate from Richmond, Virginia, to Philadelphia. Why did he do this?
Event The 217 Boxes of Dr. Henry Anonymous	Event Ethnic Renewal in Philadelphia's Chinatown
News New Document Display Features Stories of Overlooked Philadelphians	Blog Post This Civil War physician pioneered the treatment of nerve injuries and coined the term "phantom limb." Who was he?
Blog Post Riding the Forgotten Rails: Part 1	Blog Post Christ Church Archives
Blog Post Founded in 1882, this organization is one of the first in the U.S. dedicated to the care of children. What was its name?	Blog Post On March 2, 1916, the Philadelphia Orchestra performed the American premiere of "The Symphony of a Thousand." Who composed this work?
Blog Post Happy Birthday W.E.B. Du Bois	Blog Post Before merging with HSP in 2002, this organization documented ethnic and immigrant experiences in the United States. What was its name?
Blog Post The sound of music, from city's earliest days	News HSP Gets Loud With New Music Series Beginning February 17
Blog Post A New Adventurer in Small Repositories	Blog Post This man served as the Philadelphia Orchestra's Music Director and Conductor for over 40 years. Who was he?
Primary Source Elizabeth Drinker Diary 1782-1784	Blog Post This PHL educator won the 1958 Philadelphia Award for outstanding service rendered to the city. Who was she?
Blog Post The 23rd Gov. of PA tried to criminalize political cartoons. Who was he?	Blog Post Another Clue Found in the Life & Death of James Oronoko Dexter, at The Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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