Governance

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Historic Germantown

Name/Title

Governance

Entry/Object ID

2017.21.36

Scope and Content

Governance, 1959-1968 Upsala Foundation treasurer's report, February 26, 1959. Upsala Foundation Trustees Meeting Minutes, February 27, 1959. Vice President Mr. Stuart chairs, treasurer's report, The League for Service of Chesstnut Hill would like to hold meetings at Upsala, approved for rent of $10, Mr. Samuel Chew of Cliveden and Dr. Eugene Doll asked to be trustees. Upsala Foundation Treasurer's Report September 30, 1959 submitted by Henry F. Walton, Jr. treasurer. Upsala Foundation Trustee Meeting Minutes, October 13, 1959. Treasurer's report, Mrs. Ritter notes that Women's Committee will host exhibition of paintings, drawings and silhouettes done prior to 1860, 1500 invitations sent out, brick sidewalk and lower gate repaired, upon approval by board annual letter to members sent in fall, secretary Josephine U. Ritter. Upsala Foundation Treasurer's Report, February 1, 1960. Upsala Foundation Trustees Meeting Minutes, February 4, 1960. Treasurer's report, with deep regret note death of President Donald S. Beard who had held office since spring of 1956, repairs of dormers discussed, Women's Committee reports that they hope to have drawing room open for May 15 Germantown Tour, nominationg committee selected, Josephine Ritter, secretary. On back article" R. S. Stuart Chairman of Upsala Foundation". Upsala Foundation Treasurer's Report, 10/1/59- 5/31/60. Upsala Foundation Trustees Meeting Minutes, June 2, 1960. Treasurer's report, Mr. Woodroffe chair of Property Committee notes dead tree removed, sign had been damaged and iron work bent and broken, stairway in back wing repaired, nominating committee gives list of officer slate, secretary Josephine Ritter. Upsala Foundation Trustees Meeting Minutes, September 9, 1960. Mr. Stuart presides, treasurer's report, trees were lost in storm Donna and must be removed, committee appointed to find new caretakers, Mr. Chew requests possibility of having more permanent renter who would agree to work to restore propery, request under advisement, secretary Josephine Ritter. Upsala Foundation Treasurer's Report, September 30, 1960. Upsala Foundation Trustees Meeting Minutes, November 3, 1960. Treasurer's report, first point was whether purchase stove from departing custodians Maugers, looking for new tenants and think should be rent with duties spelled out for them, estimates for fallen trees discussed, noted possible hobby or fashion show as fundraiser, secretary Josephine Ritter. Upsala Foundation Trustees Meeting Minutes, January 5, 1961. Treasurer's report, $1226.50 received from 108 donors, suggestion to amend by-law concerning membership and have different categories, new custodians, Mr. and Mrs. George Wells moving in February, will lease for $30/ month, fund appeal letter should be drafted. Upsala Foundation Trustees Meeting Minutes, March 2, 1961. Mr. Stuart presides, treasurer's report, duties of the tenants spelled out, repairs on rear wing costly so will borrow $1200 from First Pennsylvania Co., secretary, Josephine Ritter. Upsala Foundation Trustees Meeting Minutes, May 4, 1961. Treasurer's report, need to reduce loan from First Pennsylvania by $100/ ninety days, Mr. Stuar working with Harrisburg to secure tax exempt status, will send letter to about 100 Philadelphia businesses to solicit contributions, secretary Josephine Ritter. Upsala Foundation Trustees Meeting Minutes, September 28, 1961. Treasurer's report, outside grounds need repair especially after storm damage, suggestion to raise number of trustees, would mean changing a by-law, secretary, Josephine Ritter. Article, The Evening Bulletin, October 1961: "Mrs. Elkinton Civic Worker" on the death of Mrs. Howard W. Elkinton (formerly Katherine Mason) who was a founder of Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting. Upsala Foundation Trustees Meeting Minutes, January 4, 1962. Treasurer's report, southwest parlor to be restored, Mrs. Paul R. Bowen becomes new corresponding secretary following death of Mrs. Howard Elkinton who had held that post from beginning of Upsala foundation and recording secretary since 1950, Josephine Ritter secretary. Upsala Foundation Trustees Meeting Minutes, March 1, 1962. Treasurer's report, Mr. Stuart finds that Upsala will not be exempted from sales tax, discussion on color for southwest parlor, need to be from Federal period, secretary, Josephine Ritter. Upsala Foundation Trustees Meeting Minutes, May 3, 1962 President Stuart chairs, treasurer's report, planting of trees discussed with beech, tulip and oak desirable, load of stone for driveway a "must", Mr. Smith to write a new folder, Josephine Ritter, secretary. Upsala Foundation Trustees Meeting Minutes, October 4, 1962. Tresurer's report, discussion of fire insurance first order, annual meeting to be held on October 23, legal right to use driveway obtained, Germantown Electric Co. for front door bell, need rotary mower with mulcher for lawn, Josephine Ritter, secretary. Upsala Foundation Trustees Meeting Minutes, December 6, 1962. Treasurer's report, seam in roof open, gutters stopped up and window in front broken, Women's Committee plans to restore dining room, scenic paper made in France by Zuber with blocks first used in second decade of 19th century, resistain will give long life, Josephine Ritter, secretary. Upsala Foundation Trustees Meeting Minutes, February 7, 1963. (Handwritten copy, not quite complete) Treasurer's report, work on first floor and staircase to second floor refurbishing complete, need estimates for second floor and third floor, salt and weed killer to be ordered. Upsala Foundation Trustees Meeting Minutes, May 2, 1963 Treasurer's report, a fine Hepplewhite dining table was loaned to Upsala from Mrs. William L. Disston of Palos Verdes California, painting of outside essential, liability insurance secured at $52.65 for three years, Josephine Ritter, secretary. Upsala Foundation Trustees Meeting MInutes, October 3, 1963. Treasurer's report, leak in back of building, rear of building to be painted, special contribution to be asked for planting of trees with annual meeting letter, several fund-raising suggestions made and discussed, Josephine Ritter, secretary. Upsala Foundation Trustees Meeting Minutes, December 5, 1963. ( handwritten) Treasurer's report, painting of rear building almost complete, main house will need painting in 1964, salt and sand to be delivered for snow, noted that Christopher Mason House bought by Germantown Historical Society, plumbing to be drained in powder room for winter, Mrs. Eric McCouch. Upsala Foundation Trustees Meeting Minutes, February 6, 1964. (handwritten) Treasurer's report, new shutter beers made, squirrels possibly in 3rd floor south, trees to be taken care of, and empire sofa donated from Mrs. McCouch. Upsala Foundation Trustees Meeing Minutes, April 4, 1964 Treasurer's report, estimate submitted by Mr. Woodroffe for tree removal by front steps, cellar window area filled with leaves, Mr. Johnson to get estimate for restoration of eyebrow windows, Mrs. Thomas Gates will give Upsala a mulberry and sycamore tree, Josephine Ritter, secretary. Upsala Foundation Trustees Meeting Minutes, June 4, 1964. Treasurer's report, a tulip poplar, a magnolia, a flowering plum and Franklinia planted, Mr. Simpson and Curtin thanked for spring letter, sign needs repainting, eyebrow windows will need $160 each for repair, money from Women's Committee to bulldoze, level and seed south lawn, Josephine Ritter, secretary. Upsala Foundation Trustees Meeting Minutes, October 1, 1964. (handwritten) Treasurer's report, south lawn has been completed, concern over a horse chestnut tree that leans over electric wires out front, may need removal, date of October 27 set for annual meeting, nominating committee selected, Josephine Ritter, secretary. Upsala Foundation Trustees Meeting Minutes, January 7, 1965. (handwritten) Treasurer's report, two estimates received for house painting, moved to have eyebrow windows made and installed, contributors will cover expense, decided to sut down all trees at south wall and have wire fence installed instead, Josephine Ritter, secretary. Upsala Foundation Trustees Meeting Minutes, March 3, 1965. (handwritten) Teasurer's report, financial returns from letter not as good as previous year, Mr. Woodroffe getting price on cyclone fence for south boundary, still trying to find someone to remove horse chestnut tree, Women's Committee will work to have paper paint and curtains for Connelly bedroom, curtains similar to those in American Wing at the Metropolitan Museum,Josephine Ritter, secretary. Upsala Foundation Trustees Meeting Minutes, June, 1965. (handwritten). Treasurer's report, leaks reported in kitchen and drawing room, Mrs. Bowen motions to take loan from First Pennsylvania Co. to pay for all necessary repairs on house and motion carried, Mrs. Josephine Ritter, secretary. Receipt and service report from Terminix on Upsala House August, 1965. Upsala Foundation Trustees Meeting Minutes, October 14, 1965. Treasurer's report, Fairmount Park Commission removed horse chestnut tree for free, Rev. Mr. Wright of Grace Baptist Church will share cost of fence on common boundary line, discussion on getting new lawn mower or service, noted loss with death of architect George Clarence Johnson who gave freely of his time to restoration of Upsala, Josephine Ritter, secretary. Copies of treasurer's reports for January 6, 1966 and April 7, 1966. Article: "Manning J. Smith, Jr. Dies; Publicist, Ex-Newspaperman, "The Evening Bulletin, April 4, 1966. (Life member of Germantown Historical Society and trustee of the Upsala Foundation). Also " Manning Smith Publicist, Dies in 56th Year", Germantown Courier, April 7, 1966. Upsala Foundation Trustees Meeting Minutes, April 7, 1966. Treasurer's report, January party turned profit of $520, balance of loan from First Penna. Co. paid off, will be cheaper to buy lawn mower than to have service, noted great loss with death of Manning J. Smith, Josephine Ritter, secretary. Copy of Treasurer's Report, February 2, 1967. Upsala Foundation Trustees Meeting Minutes, June 1, 1967. Mr. Stuart chairs, Treasurer's report, accepted estimate for repointing front and North walls, silicone will not be used, plan to borrow money from First Penna. Co., Josephine Ritter, secretary. Upsala Foundation Trustees Meeting Minutes, October 12, 1967. Treasurer's report, work to begin on repointing front and North walls, date for annual meeting set for October 31, Mr. Walton resigns as treasurer but will remain trustee. Letter from Neilson C. Bridger, Germantown Savings Bank noting he can not attend trustee meeting of January 2, 1968 but will have 1967-1968 report sent. Upsala Foundation Trustees Meeting Minutes, May 2, 1968 Mr. Stuart presides, treasurer's report, Dr. Tinkcom donated $100, nominating committee selected, loan from First Penna. Co. repaid, Josephine Ritter, secretary.

Collection

Upsala

Archive Details

Date(s) of Creation

1959 - 1968

Archive Items Details

Date(s) of Creation

1959 - 1968