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2017.21.41Scope and Content
Governance
The Museum Council of Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley, Directory of members, 1987-1988, member institutions listed, associate members not affiliated with represented institutions and honorary fellows.
The Upsala Foundation Treasurers Report, October 1, 1987- September 12, 1988.
Upsala Board meeting minutes, January 13, 1987. President Eleanor Pfingst chairs. Treasurers report, old custodians out and new Susan and Larry Dunn in, January 16 lecture/luncheon report, Upsala Foundation accepted as member of Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, discussion on getting Upsala listed on National Historical Landmarks, stair fund at $16,000, Jean S. Mitchell,secretary.
Upsala Foundation treasurers report, March 13, 1987.
The Upsala Board of Trustees meeting minutes, March 17, 1987. President E. Pfingst chairs. Al Test to check insurance about boiler, Women's Committee reports on spring Spectrum Tea and Fashion Show, Tom Mackin and Jack Asher working on avenue reconstruction project, Sally Kelly on publicity, report on getting on National Register, stairway work completed, new rental fees noted, Jean S. Mitchell secretary.
The Upsala Foundation Board of Trustees meeting minutes, June 9, 1987.President Eleanor Pfingst chairs. Treasurers report, discussion on purchasing dehumidifier, June tea party success, gift of child's rocker from Dr. Margaret Tinkcom, insurance policy renewed, George Blackshear on staircase ceremony, program on constitution suggested, National Trust Grant application submitted, discussion on Hospitality Day for July 24, Jean S. Mitchell, secretary.
Upsala Foundation Trustees Meeting, July 14, 1987. Todd Valentine presides. Treasurers report with coal company and grass cutting contracts discussed. Discussions on insurance loans, repairs on items in mansion, country fair and Founder's week, Christmas tours, Bruce C. Compton for secretary.
The Public Outreach Coordinator for Upsala letters, August 19, 1987 to Reverend John J. Shellum, St. Madeline deSophie Church and George H. Blackshire of Brooklyn Heights, NY about concerning items Upsala would like to borrow for an exhibit.
Historic Germantown Preserved meeting minutes, September 11, 1987. President Betty Shellenberger chairs. PHMC grant awarded and enough to fund education director Gail Thomlinson for 9 months. Founder's week, Country Fair, Battle of Germantown, trolley tours, and Christmas tours discussed. Jean Mitchell, secretary.
Upsala Foundation Trustees Meeting , September 15, 1987. President Eleanor Pfingst chairs. new trustee Matt Lukens welcomed, Hall clock, birdcage table hall screen need repair, gutters need cleaning. Publicity for Founder's Week, Country Fair and Christmas tours being done. Jean S. Mitchell, secretary.
Article in The Germantown Paper, October 7, 1987 "Muskets Ring Out Germantown Battle". Copies of phohtos of reenacters included.
Historic Germantown Preserved, Inc. treasurer's report for 9/11/1987- 10/8/87.
Upsala Foundation Treasurer's Report for 10/1/1987-9/30/1988.
Historic Germantown Preserved meeting, Wyck house, October 8, 1987. Betty Schellenberger presides. Progam developed for students at Chestnut Hill Academy. Education committee to disband and be folded into two committees; program and education. Reports on work on Founders week, Christmas tours, Spring 1988 plans and an anti slavery protest parade. Marcus Miller secretary.
Upsala Board of Directors meeting, October 14, 1987. VP Betty Shellenberger presides. Betty Shellenberger receives Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania award. Jack Asher thanked along with the Country Dancers for work on the Fair. Dates picked for Christmas tours and Annual Cocktail party, annual appeal letters mailed. Jean S. Mitchell, secretary.
Annual Meeting Upsala Foundation November 10, 1987.
President Eleanor Pfingst chairs. Norma Sinn replaces Dot Putney as chair of women's committee. Stair case to third floor finished and exterior painted but insurance, heat, electricity still need attention. New Board officers elected: Pres. Mrs. Osborne Pfingst, Jr. , VP Elisabeth Shellenberger, Treasurer Wm. Stoddard Valentine, secretary Mrs. John Mitchell, III, corresponding secretary Mrs. Samuel G. Sheperd.
Upsala Foundation Report on 1987 Annual Meeting, Historic Germantown Preserved. Christmas in July, Battle of Germantown discussed. Grant received from Glen Meade Foundation .
Letter from T. A. Machin of the Sanderling Inn on work on the Upsala grounds to president Mrs. Osborne Pfingst Jr., November 10, 1987.
Handwriten report on annual board meeting by Dorothy B. Putney, chairman women's committee, November 1987.
Upsala Foundation Meeting, December 8, 1987. Discussion on setting up vegetable and herb garden on grounds accepted as was joining the Pennsylvania Federation of Historical Societies. Clocks, sidewalks, avenue work completed. Christmas tour publicity has been good. Jean S. Mitchell, secretary. A list of Upsala Board of Trustees, 1987-1988 included.
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting , March15, 1988. President Pfingst chairs. Tom Mackin gives grounds report. Historic Germantown reports two meetings one talked of possible central visitors center south of Chelten Avenue.Will have two showcase tours for Rotary International. Philadelphia Magazine and Bridal Guide listing Upsala for wedding receptions. Request for fund raising ideas. Jean S. Mitchell, secretary.
Upsala Foundation 1988 Cocktail Financial Report including list of names of reservations and those that made donations.
Upsala Foundation Treasurer's Report 10/1/1988-12/3/1988.
Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Upsala Foundation, January 12, 1988. President Pfingst chairs. Women's committee reports that luncheon/lecture sold out. Reports by furnishings and grounds committee. Mr. Compton and Miss Shellenberger will represent at meeting of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance. Jean S. Mitchell, secretary. Treasurers Report for 10/1/1987-1/5/1988 included.
Treasurers Report of Upsala Foundation for 10/1/1987-3/9/1988.
Upsala Foundation Board of Trustees Meeting , April 12, 1988. President Pfingst chairs. Women's comittee reports on lecture/luncheon for October 20, contract for garden in rear property signed, Founder's week name changed to Heritage week, Philadelphia Open House for May 1 with bus from Canada coming, weddings and parties booked. Jean S. Mitchell, secretary.
Upsala Foundation Meeting June 14, 1988. President Pfingst chairs. Flag pole to be installed, upstairs painting next project. Open House was great success, Country Fair will need volunteers, wine tasting for September 26, extra fund raising ideas discussed. Jean S. Mitchell, secretary.
Tax exempt certificate for Upsala Foundation, July 1, 1988.
Historic Germantown Preserved meeting , August 12, 1988. B. Shellenberger presides. Main business was to review the mission satement. Jean S. Mitchell, secretary.
Upsala Foundation Board of Trustees meeting, September 13,1988.President Pfingst chairs. Lecture/luncheon on "Chestnut Hill Remembered" planned. Program for commemoration of colonial soldiers killed around flagpole presented. Property issues in the house discussed. Betty Shellenberger, secretary pro tem.
Upsala Board Meeting, October 11, 1988. President Pfingst chairs. Reports on lecture/luncheon, grounds, wine and cheese party , nominating committee, possible changes in Country Fair, and flagpole dedication for October 1. Bruce Compton for Jean Mitchell.
Upsala Update, Sally Kelly press release on invitation to annual meeting.
Upsala Foundation Annual Meeting, November 15, 1988. President Pfingst chairs. Reports from committees; women's committe, furnishings, grounds, publicity and Historic Germantown. Floor scrubbing and waxing to be main project for coming year. Eleanor Pfingst agreed to stay on as president for additional 60 days until suitable replacement can be found.
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting, December 6, 1988. President Pfingst chairs. Tours and annual cocktail party ready to go, garden contract continues, floors will be waxed during winter, new neighbor wishes to be member trustee, Steve Berman. Jean S. Mitchell, secretary.
Upsala Foundation Treasurers Report 10/1/1988-1/7/1989.
Upsala Foundation Board of Trustees meeting, January 10,1989. President Pfingst chairs. Spring lecture/luncheon and tour to Ellis Island with China being subject discussed. When new Park Trolley owner on board hope to have it for house tours, grant writing to maybe get enough to have paid dual director position for Upsala and Historic Germantown Preserved. Jean S. Mitchell, secretary.
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting, April 11, 1989. VP Betty Shellenberger presides. Weddings , lecture/luncheon on China, Philadelphia Open House, tours possible for National Trust for Historic Preservation, Jack Asher would like to see Buckingham Trolley move from Penn's Landing to Germantown Ave. and will look into, Al Test will organize musical benefit for Foundation at Germantown Cricket Club, and floors discussed. Jean Mitchell, secretary.Collection
UpsalaArchive Details
Date(s) of Creation
1987 - 1989Archive Items Details
Date(s) of Creation
1987 - 1989