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GovernanceEntry/Object ID
2017.21.38Scope and Content
Governance, 1980-1985
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting Minutes, January 15, 1980.
Treasurer report, Mrs. Pfingst suggests painting rear parlor and red library and floors polished to stay competitive with Grumblethorpe and Deschler-Morris Houses for parties, tours etc. Mrs. Baizley of Women's Committee reports on successful cocktail party. Discussion on cleaning out basement. Edwin C. Bramble, secretary.
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting Minutes, March 11, 1980.
Treasurer report, Mrs. Tourison and Mr. Bramble thanked for cleaning of house, upcoming tours noted, Mrs. Baizley states Sally Davis and Emmy Lou Lohmeyer will co-chair card party for Women's Committee, Mr. Tourison reports basement cleaned, Mrs. and Mr. Zimmer separated but she and Ms. McCleary would like to stay as custodians. Edwdin C. Bramble, secretary.
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting Minutes, April 15, 1980.
Mrs. Madden gives treasurer report, Mrs. Pfingst reports on Card Party for Women's Committee, gifts noted, discussion on collapsed wall, four upcoming weddings to be held, a May 6 tour, floor joist issues and landscaping. C. Wesley Welsh,secretary.
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting Minutes, May 13, 1980.
Mrs. Pfingst reports $900 from Friends of Independence Hall, Card Party successful, women's committee gives card tables, new officers to be elected in June. Dr. Tinkcom states seminar with 16 Winterthur Fellows inspected objects in Upsala and recommend full inventory. Countryside Gardeners will decorate for Christmas. Further discussion on Germantown Day, stone for driveway, weddings booked and possible need to repair joist. Edwin C. Bramble, secretary.
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting Minutes, June 10, 1980.
Treasurers report, Mr. Post elected to Executive Committee of the Associated Germantown Houses, Mr. Bramble to serve as special advisor, John Milner Assoc. had inspected basement and dry rot not as bad as thought. Last wedding caused some damage to furnishings and therefore committee will prepare house rules and time limits.
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting Minutes, July 8, 1980.
Mrs. Pfingst reports on new officers for Women's Committee and a luncheon/lecture by Elinor Gordon, expert on Export porcelain. Mr. Post notes formation of "Association of Historic Germantown Houses" to unify work of historic preservation in Germantown. Other discussion on household items needed to make Upsala self-sufficient, need to take down dirty and rotted curtains, get estimate on driveway repairs, the Candlelight Tour and buffet, screens for basement ventilation, repair of chimney, and Christmas tours. Edwin C. Bramble, secretary.
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting Minutes, September 16, 1980.
Treasurer's report, damage to garden by high winds cleaned up, cocktail party sold out, chimney repair about $1000, volunteer guides needed for Christmas tours, rental fees to be raised to $300, new alarm system discussed. Edwin C. Bramble, secretary.
The Upsala Foundation Inc. Annual Meeting Treasurer's Report, October 14, 1980.
Annual Meeting of the Upsala Foundation Minutes, October 14, 1980.
Women's Committee new officers listed, Properties committee reported gifts received during year, publicity reports releases to Chestnut Hill Local, Germantown Courier, Ambler Gazette, and Springfield Sun with materials and photos sent to Women For Greater Philadelphia, the Museum Council of Philadelphia, the Friends of Independence National Park, the Visitors and Convention Bureau and listings in Inquirer and Bulletin. Nine weddings for past year, chimney will be repaired, other refurbishing as funds permit, and list of nominees for board. Edwin C. Bramble, secretary.
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting Minutes, November 18, 1980.
Treasurer report, cocktail party upcoming, burglar alarm installed, five private parties booked, winter projects to redecorate yellow front bedroom, clean attic, repair loose stair rail. Gifts listed. Mayor William Green's wife will have coffee at Upsala November 26 before a Christmas tour. Edwin C. Bramble, secretary.
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting Minutes, December 16, 1980.
Planning for spring card party and fashion show, Connelly Room repairs to start, Mr. Donald Putney will assist in finding private funding sources, Foundation will look into money market funds as possible source of increased income. Edwin C. Bramble, secretary.
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting Minutes, January 20, 1981.
Treasurer's report, discussion on Workmen's Compensation issue, card party, plan to refurbish north bedroom, $500 given from Penns Towne Historical Society to help with painting, Foundation has invested in money market fund, volunteers needed to help with painting, rules developed for 2 upcoming weddings. Edwin C. Bramble, secretary.
Upsala Foundation Meeting Minutes, March 17, 1981.
Treasurer's report, McGoldrick Cleaning Service hired for housecleaning, Mr. Donald Putney will present Upsala to various fund-raising foundations, Mr. Mackin and Mrs. Stanley Walsh cleared internal refurbishing with Germantown Historicasl Society, Board looking for pre-Civil War furniture. Edwin C.Bramble secretary.
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting Minutes, April 21, 1981.
Treasurer's report,Women's Committee work on card party and a lecture/luncheon discussed, gravel for driveway brought up, Mrs. Pfingst reports cost of Upsala maintenance in 1980 was $9,167.00,committee to handle day to day operations formed, suggestion for heating system to be converted from oil to gas, City asks about Upsala having Candlelight tours in August, request for the City to do more publicity on Germantown. Edwin C. Bramble, secretary.
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting Minutes, May 19, 1981.
Treasurer's report,Mrs. Pfingst reported on successes of card/party and luncheon and plans for cocktail party, meeting with John Milner mentioned to discuss future of Upsala, Mark Lloyd, Director of Gemantown Historical Society, has done much on Upsala and hopes to publish articles on its history, current custodians are working out well. Edwin C. Bramble, secretary.
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting MInutes, June 16, 1981.
Treasurer's report, Women's Committee presents their plan to use proceeds from their activity for fire alarm and chairs and tables, Wyck to loan four poster curly maple bed and Hepplewhite linen press to Upsala in fall, Mr. Milner reports about restoring scenic French wallpaper in dining room, Association of Germantown Houses currently working on better tourism information. Edwin C. Bramble, secretary.
Letter from the Upsala Foundation Incorporated to supporters, September 8, 1981 reporting on completed tasks for the year and inviting members to Annual Board Meeting, October 20. Eleanor Pfingst. Handwritten versions of this accompany typed reports.
Similar letter from Foundation to supporters, September 1980 reporting on activities for that year.
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting Minutes, September 15, 1981.
Treasurer's report, Mrs. Putney for Women's Committee reports on lecture/luncheon where Rita Prokopio will speak an natural floral arrangements, John Milner to start a new feasibility study for Upsala, because of wear and tear created by weddings , fee will be raised to $350/ affair, Mark Lloyd continues his research on Upsala house. Edwin C. Bramble, secretary.
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting Minutes, October 20, 1981.
Treasurer's report, Women's Committee reports on success of their activities, Mrs. Henry J. Kelly to assist with publicity, Properties Ckommittee focusing on refurbishing Connelly room, second feasibility study under way and will help with long term goals, Philadelphia Open House tours great success, nominating committee announced ballot. Edwin C. Bramble, secretary.
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting Minutes, December 15, 1981.
Treasurer's report, estimates given for painting bedroom, Mr. Fleck notes dining room wallpaper must be repaired by air brush, request to get funds to microfilm Upsala minutes and records. Edwin C. Bramble, secretary.
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting Minutes, March 16, 1982.
Treasurer's report, John Milner, Restoration Architect reports on priorities for work to be done at Upsala, Dr. Margaret Tinkcom honored as historian of the year, Women's Committee reports on yard sale,purchase of vacuum cleaner, lucheon to be held instead of tea, brochure on Germantown houses will be distributed to tour directors, membership on Museum Council continued. Edwin C. Bramble, secretary.
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting Minutes, April 20, 1982.
Treasurer's report, discussion on whether custodians should be paid for event assistance, rental fees to be raised to $450, Women's Committee note their annual party will be held April 28, restoration work on the house estimated to cost $112,000-$155,000 not including gardens, John Milner states work should be prioritized from list of plans for restoration. Edwin C. Bramble, secretary.
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting Minutes, May 18, 1982.
Treasurer's report, Women's Committee gives $1800 for repair of chimneys, Mrs. Kelly in publicity report and notes project to develop miniature doll house of Upsala with Architectural School producing a model. Edwin C. Bramble, secretary.
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting Minutes, June 15, 1982.
Ms. Pat O'Donnell, Director of the Paley House and President of the Association of Historic Germantown Houses spoke on member organizations working together, treasurer's report, chimney restoration will start through John Milner estimated at $4500, because of decline in use of house for weddings decided to reduce rental fee from $450 to $400. Edwin C. Bramble, secretary.
Letter from Fred J. Stad, Vice President of American Society of Ancient Instruments, September 15, 1982 to Alfred L. Test, Foundation, concerning possibility of their organization using Upsala as their center, requirements noted.
Annual Meeting Minutes of the Upsala Foundation, October 19,1982.
Treasurer's report, overview of the year's activities and repair work on the house, nominating committee slate for 1982-1983 presented. Edwin C. Bramble, secretary.
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting Minutes, November 9, 1982.
Treasurer's report, luncheon where Mr. Maloumian spoke on oriental rugs successful, Mr. Asher to assume treasurer position with resignation of Mrs. Madden, Mr. Putney volunteers to work on grant applications, long discussion on Ancient Instruments Society request and other uses for Upsala. Edwin C. Bramble, secretary.
Letters from Cornelius J. Coleman, District Director, IRS, March 24, 1982 concerning continuation of tax exempt status and replies from Louis E. Levy, Foundation attorney, October 1982, and November 26, 1982.
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting Minutes, December, 1982.
A new printer for Foundation Oreland Printing and Graphics, Inc., luncheon planned on Chelsea Flower Show, Christmas tours a success, Mr. Putney continues to work on grants, further discussion on Society of Ancient Instruments and their request to use Upsala for their center. Edwin C. Bramble, secretary.
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting Minutes, January 18, 1983.
Treasurer's report, Mrs. Putney on Women's Committee meeting at Philadelphia Cricket Club where especially noted the input and ideas from younger people, Germantown Friends Alumni Association to hold cocktail party at Upsala, Philadelphia Orchestra to hold fund raising dinner, American Society of Ancient Instruments to have affair at Upsala, Mr. Putney continues work on fund raising. Edwin C. Bramble, secretary.
Letter from attorney Louis E. Levy to Mrs. Eleanor Pfingst giving her the Certificate of Registration Under Solicitation Law, February 10, 1983 for Upsala Foundation, Inc.
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting Minutes, March 15, 1983.
Mrs. Putney for Women's Committee reports on upcoming luncheon, Mrs. Kelly notes dinner by Mr. Bramble for Philadelphia Orchestra sdold quickly, Mrs. Pfingst interviewed by Chestnut Hill Local on Upsala, May 10 tour for 40 people, two weddings coming, ASAI concert a success but not quite ready to make it permanent of organization, need to update filing system. Eric Bramble, secretary.
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting Minutes, April 14, 1983.
Society of Ancient Instruments discussed and decided not to pursue renovations to make it their home, Mr. Asher gives treasurer's report, party planned for September 24, first candlelight tour sold out, second may be cancelled, publicity reported on article in Chestnut Hill Local and releases out for April 27 party, Mrs. Beth Mann voted by board to become member. Eric Bramble, secretary.
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting Minutes, May 17, 1983.
Report on death of vice president Mr. Sheperd, Mrs. Sheperd appointed to finish his term, treasurer's report, Women's Commmittee reports April 27 luncheon a success, future plans for Enactment of Battle Of Germantown and Cliveden Country Fair, Mr. Putney presents overview of "Preservation and Restoration Completion Project". Barbara W. Dole, acting secretary.
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting Minutes, June 14, 1983.
Financial situation improving, Women's Committee notes dining wall paper will be repaired, problems with a June 4 wedding, many more people showed up, contract emphasized to remedy, October 1-8 will be Germantown Founders Week, Fund Raising Drive Committee established, August 1983 issue of Antiques magazine devoted to Germantown houses. Eric Bramble, secretary.
Letter (handwritten), August 30, 1983 from Eleanor C. Pfingst to Mr. Groff concerning possibility of membership in Musem Council of Philadephia.
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting Minutes, September 13, 1983.
Mr. Putney and Mrs. Valentine composed letter about "Stairway to the Stars" campaign for repair of inside steps, Mrs. Percival Thiel to speak on "George Washington's Encampent at Fort Washington" at Women's Committee lecture /luncheon,Mr. Asher notes dixieland band and Jack Francis hired as entertainment for gala dinner, dining room wallpaper "Eldorado" pattern with only two sets left with only one man in California who can restore, more discussion on wallpaper, Mrs. Pfingst states a few foundations have refused grant requests, must do more educational activities, Mrs. Pfingst met with Nancy Zimmerman of Wm. Penn Foundation and told her priorities were driveway, sidewalk and staircase, porch roof, 3 members of National German American Tricentennial Commission to visit, plans for Founder Week, October Questers Tour, Harvest Show, Annual Cocktail Party and Christmas Tours. Eric Bramble, secretary.
Letter , September 23, 1983, from John M. Groff, Chmn. Membership Committee of Museum Council of Philadelphia to Mrs. Osborne Pfingst, Jr. requesting names of those who would represent Upsala.
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting Minutes, November 8, 1983.
William Penn Foundation to give Upsala $2500, Philadelphia Orchestra dinner party for December 17 discussed, detailed discussion on matters of maintenance and repairs esp. oil, roof, electric, circular driveway and stairs, railing and wallpaper, Christmas tour December 9-11, President Pfingst thamks those for responded to annual fund appeal, Barbara W. Dole, acting secretary.
Address list and phone numbers of board members.
Letter from John M. Groff, November 22, 1983 to Mrs. Osborne Pfingst, Jr. informing that she will be an associate representative of the Museum Council of Philadelphia.
Museum Council of Philadelphia Minutes of the Business Meeting, November 15, 1983.
Tour given to Chester County Historical Society and its remodeling noted, Roland H. Woodward, Executive Director welcomes members, President Dyson calls meeting to order, Gail Stern, Chairman of the Promotional Study Committee reports final report will be mailed, Jeff Groff of membership welcomes new members, slide program on Chester County Historical Society. Janice Dockery, secretary. Invitation form to Council Business Luncheon on December 13, 1983 at City Tavern, Philadelphia.
Museum Council Of Phialdelphia Membership Application, August, 1983.
Museum Council of Philadelphia Informational Fact Sheet.
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting Minutes, December 13, 1983.
Upsala received $1000 grant from Barra Foundation, Mrs. Mann and Mrs. Pfingst will represent as associate members of Museum Council, full representation only if get permanent staff, discussion on Upsala hosting a reception for Mayor Goode to improve interest in Germantown, Association of Historic Germantown Houses now called Historic Germantown, Inc., Maintenance issues discussed, Mr. Asher gives treasurer's report, Eric C. Bramble, secretary.
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting Minutes, January 10, 1984.
Mr. Asher gives treasurers report, heating bill for winter $750, Mrs. Kelly has received estimate for brick wall, maintenance issues discussed, coming events are weddings, parties, Philadelphia Open House, Tours, Mayor Goode for March 24 as cocktail party reception, Mrs. Dole raises possibility of country fair, Eric C. Bramble, secretary.
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting Minutes, March 13, 1984.
Women's Committee reports on Spring event at Morris Arboretum, William Penn Foundation grant being used to restore wall to third floor, insurance questions should someone get hurt at Upsala, Mr. Asher gives treasurer's report, discussion on Mayor Goode's visit with emphasis on getting Mrs. Goode to become member and be more involved with Germantown, Miss Reichert asks board about possibility of using Upsala for "Network of New Music" affair ( would perhaps help attract younger people), Barbara W. Dole, acting secretary. Schedule of events for 1984 listed.
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting MInutes, April 10, 1984
Reception for Mayor Goode said to be great success, treasurer's report, Mr. Asher noted how important work of Historic Germantown, Inc. is to recovery of Germantown, need to remove three felled trees, need for new tractor and trimmer, Mrs. Goode unable to become board member, increased insurance secured, wine tasting program a success, Barbara Dole, acting secretary.
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting Minutes, May 8, 1984.
Mrs. Putney reports on Morris Arboretum event, treasurer's report, work to be pursued on semi-circular driveway and portion of parking lot, Candlelight tours successful, Cliveden does not want to participate in Battle of Germantown day this year, Edwin Bramble, secretary.
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting Minutes, June 12, 1984
Mr. Asher to resign as treasurer with Mr. Valentine to replace, "The American Side of the Street" brochure contiues to be mailed, Women's Committee reports on tours to Girard College, Lecture/Luncheon and Masonic Temple tour, treasurer's report, protective measures for fire water and theft damage to be discussed, Barbara Dole, acting secretary.
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting Minutes, September 11, 1984.
Treasurer's report, furniture in drawing room reworked, request for more publicity for Germantown Inc., stairway club has received donations for 11 full steps (out of 21), heated discussion on need for fire insurance, plans for driveway and parking lot repair presented, Upsala has received $1,000 grant from National Trust for Historic Preservation to revitalize 6300-6699 Germantown Avenue, events for September, October, November and December 1984 listed, Beth Mann, acting secretary.
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting Minutes, October 9, 1984.
Treasurer's report given and copy attached, much discussion on use of Endowment Fund, lecture/luncheon planned for October 15 on sculpture,Battle of Germantown and Country Fair a success and voted to do again next year, construction of new driveway to begin, Dr. Tinkcom reported on potential educational programs developed for 3-5 year olds, Mr. Asher meets with City's Deputy Director of Commerce for ways to overcome Germantown's image problems, discussion on Foundation's insurance, Edwin C. Bramble, secretary.
Upsala Foundation Annual Meeting Minutes, November 13, 1984. (Handwritten)
Overview of the year's activities and suggestions for what can be accomplished in 1985, report from nominating committee with list of officers, board members, new members, trustee emerita and advisors.
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting Minutes, December 11, 1984.
Mr. Fox of Philadelphia Orchestra letter of thanks for dinner and will do again to benefit Upsala, four major items of need are landscaping, exterior painting, staircase and flooring on third floor, Mr. Haas will donate landscaping and painting, Mr. Test suggested musical programs to assist young artists, insurance report presented, Edwin Bramble, secretary. Copy of treasurer's report 12/1/84 for fiscal 1985.
Letter to Upsala Foundation January 3, 1985 from Donna Williams, Acting Director Bureau for Historic Preservation, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Pennsylavania Historical and Museum Commission reminding them to maintain property and historical integrity. Initiating a monitoring program.
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting Minutes, January 8, 1985
Treasurer's report with copy, not much activity from Women's Committe, insurance issues discussed, two upcoming weddings , party, candlelight tour planned, Miss Shellenberger noted possibility of craft show perhaps with Country Fair. Edwin Bramble, secretary.
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting Minutes, March 12, 1985.
Women's Committee notes upcoming lecture/luncheon, properties committee discusses exterior and interior issues, Mr. Asher asks about publizing Upsala for conventions and dinners, Dr. William Kline of Morris Arboretum will assist with landscaping, insurance finalized with Norfolk and Deedham, Edwin Bramble, secretary.
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting Minutes, April 9, 1985
Treasurer's report with copy presented, Franklin Mint requests using Upsala to publisize new product, upcoming events planned, repairs and grounds work and costs noted, Edwin Bramble ,secretary.
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting Minutes, May 1, 1985
Treasurer's report, Women's Committee comments on two successful luncheons, grounds work discussion continues, Mr. Asher notes the formation of a for-profit organization, Asher Tours, which will book and coordinate all tours to Germantown historic houses, Fred Harper to be tour director with two staffers, Upsala will give participation one year trial, Edwin Bramble, secretary.
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting MInutes, June 11, 1985
Property committee reports Joe Ennis, tree man will supervise work, Father Shellem of St. Madeline and Sophie (Catholic church) requests use of Upsala for Women's Auxiliary party, board approves, Jean M. Sheperd, acting secretary.
Letter from Al Test (handwritten), September 26, 1985, to Board of Trustees discussing possibility of initiating musical concert series with intention of improving focus on Upsala and Germantown. Outlines program with costs, timetable, news sources, suggested performers, business contacts etc. Hopes to plant seed for continum of cultural and educational activity at Upsala.
Upsala Foundation Board Meeting Minutes, September 10, 1985.
Mr. Bramble has resigned from board, treasurer's report and copy, Women's Committee reports Founder's Week and Country Fair underway, next lecture/luncheon will be with Sandy MacKenzie Lloyd "Woman- Her Own Physician" to be in conjunction with Philadelphia Art Museum program "Ars Medica--Art, Medicine and the Human Condition", Christmas and Candlelight tours planned, grounds work noted. Sally C. Kelly, acting secretary.
Letter from Beth Mann to Eleanor Pfingst asking Board to allow Mt. Airy Neighbors to use Upsala for their New Neighbors Tea.
Upsala Foundation Meeting Minutes, October 8, 1985
Tresurer's report with copy, cocktail party update, grounds work on trees starts with gift of $11,000 from Phoebe W. Haas Charitable Trust, Mr. Asher's tour organization doing well, Mt. Airy Neighbors authorized to use Upsala for tea, Mr. Test's musical series underway with Harpsichord Recital for annual meeting in November and Vienna Night at Germantown Cricket Club, C. Wesley Welsh, secretary pro tem.
Invitation from Eleanor Pfingst, Upsala Foundation, to attend Annual Meeting of Board.
Report from Germantown Avenue Coordinating Committee, November 20, 1985 about projects occurring on the Avenue.
Museum Council of Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley Meeting Minutes, October 16, 1984.
President Robert H. Dyson, Jr. chairs,,, speaker Margaret Weatherly on Camden County Historical Society and its role in Camden cultural life, Mr. Gary Jamison, Senior Planner for the Bureau of Planning/Camden Office of Development discusses development of transportation center and waterfront, Gretchen Worden, secretary.
Museum Council of Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley Meeting Schedule.
Museums for a New Century, a Report of the Commission on Museums for a New Century, gives recommendations for direction museums should now take.
Copy of the By-Laws of the Museum Council of Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley, September 14, 1984.
List of The Museum Council of Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley executive board for 1985-1986 and participating organizations.
Upsala Foundation Teasurer's Reports from 12/1/1984 to1/13/1986.Collection
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