Artist Mel Edwards creates Vision and Purpose, I, II, III, and IV
The first print in HSP’s inaugural artist-in-residency program is now available for purchase. Mel Edwards, known for large abstract steel...
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sbemak
- Sep 8
- 2 min
Connecting Collections: Photographs of Alexander Stirling Calder's Work
Panama-Pacific International Exposition Photographs of Alexander Stirling Calder Sculptures (Collection 4544) By Alice Creed...
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sbemak
- Jun 30
- 3 min
An Introduction to the Harry Adamson Papers: Collection 3547
By Sarath Pillai In the early 1980s, it was assumed that those infected with HIV had about six months to two years left. The life of...
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sbemak
- Jun 16
- 1 min
Welcome Access Services Librarian, Aileen Murphy!
Please join us in welcoming Aileen Murphy, who started as an Access Services Librarian in November 2022. Murphy previously served as the...
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sbemak
- May 30
- 1 min
HSP Recipient of Library of Congress Grant
We are excited to announce that the Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP) has been selected as a recipient of a Connecting Communities...
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sbemak
- Feb 27
- 1 min
HSP hosts Councilmember Isaiah Thomas for Genealogical Consultation
On Tuesday, February 21, Philadelphia City Councilmember Isaiah Thomas stopped by the Historical Society of Pennsylvania for a...
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jbarrett479
- Jan 26
- 2 min
Three Centuries of Black History Collections
Among HSP’s vast collection of 21 million objects reside manuscripts, prints, photographs, posters, broadsides, flyers and books that...
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jbarrett479
- Dec 29, 2022
- 3 min
Expanding resources to broaden and deepen your research
Through donations and purchases, our collection of manuscripts and publications continues to grow. In 2022, the Library has added: Over...
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sbemak
- Aug 1, 2022
- 2 min
Historical Society of Pennsylvania to lead National History Day Philly
The Historical Society of Pennsylvania has become the home base organization for National History Day Philly (NHD). NHD Philly is a...
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sbemak
- Jul 28, 2022
- 1 min
Introducing HSP's Summer 2022 Interns!
In honor of National Intern Day, we’re highlighting our summer 2022 interns! HSP is currently hosting four interns, across varying...
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sbemak
- May 12, 2022
- 1 min
Welcome Manager of Grants and Foundation Relations, Kris Myers!
Please join us in welcoming Kris Myers as HSP’s new Manager of Grants & Foundation Relations. Kris comes to HSP from Rider University,...
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sbemak
- May 2, 2022
- 1 min
Welcome Programs Assistant Co-Op, Emma Hirt!
Please join us in welcoming Emma Hirt as HSP’s new Programs Assistant Co-Op. Emma is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Global Studies with...
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Historical Society of Pennsylvania
- May 2, 2022
- 1 min
Commemorating John Fryer at HSP
HSP commemorates the 50th anniversary of the speech of Dr. Henry Anonymous, aka Dr. John Fryer, which was instrumental in the APA's...
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sbemak
- Apr 25, 2022
- 1 min
Welcome Director of Genealogical Services and Programs, Katy Barnes!
Please join us in welcoming Katy Barnes as HSP’s new Director of Genealogical Services and Programs. Katy comes to HSP from Legacy Tree...
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sbemak
- Apr 15, 2022
- 1 min
Welcome Chief Administrative Officer, Ani Xhemali!
Please join us in welcoming Ani (pronounced Ah-nee) Xhemali as HSP’s new Chief Administrative Officer. Ani comes to HSP from the First...
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sbemak
- Apr 5, 2022
- 1 min
HSP Welcomes Two New Councilors
Philadelphia, April 5, 2022 – At its most recent meeting, HSP’s Board of Councilors elected two new members, LiRon Anderson-Bell and...
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sbemak
- Mar 21, 2022
- 1 min
Welcome Programs and Communications Coordinator, Selena Bemak!
Please join us in welcoming Selena Bemak as HSP’s new Programs and Communications Coordinator. Selena comes to HSP from the American...
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sbemak
- Mar 3, 2022
- 2 min
HSP CEO David Brigham praises move to delay Atwater Kent transfer to Drexel
Historical Society of Pennsylvania Chief Executive Officer David Brigham said the decision by Philadelphia Orphans Court Judge Sheila...
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Historical Society of Pennsylvania
- Oct 29, 2021
- 1 min
Welcome Director of Education and Programs, Justina Barrett!
Please join us in welcoming Justina Barrett as HSP’s new Director of Education & Programs. Justina comes to HSP after more than sixteen ...
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Historical Society of Pennsylvania
- Jun 3, 2021
- 2 min
Welcome Programs Assistant Co-Op, Becca Matson!
HSP would like to welcome Haverford student Becca Matson as our summer Programs Assistant Co-Op! Read on to learn more about Becca and...
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