Name/Title
Upsala Scrapbook, pp. 31-60Entry/Object ID
2017.21Scope and Content
Upsal Scrapbook; pp.31-60
Page 31 subjects include: Chestnut Hill Local article, "Germantown's Historic Houses to Welcome Visitors". Anna Marie Kelly, business manager of Germantown Historical Society will coordinate tours of Deshler-Morris , the Costume Museum, the Concord School House, the Upper Burial Ground, Johnson House, Cliveden, Wyck, and Stenton. Visitors to see exhibit on Germantown clothing accessories past and present, Germantown candlelight offering, food of the 18th century prepared by Specialty Caterers. Many of the herbs and vegetables grown in caterers' own garden. Included in menu will be Philadelphia pepper pot soup, herb pie, apricot bread and green sllet.
Pages 32-34 subjects include: Pamphlet prepared by The Upsala Foundation called "The American Side of the Street". Focuses on the history of Upsala House which got its name from a town in Sweden. Upsala still symbol of activity along Germantown Avenue during American Revolution where troops marched on the "Great Philadelphia Road". Upsala House served as base for Revolutionary cannons during battle. Restoration project stasrted in effort to restore aspects of the Upsala House. Request by Eleanor C. Pfingst, president of Upsala Foundation to join Stairway Club.
Pages 35-37 subjects include: Statement by Eleanor C. Pfingst concerning progress of the Stairway Club where contributors give $500 per stair to replace original in Upsala House. $11,500 raised with $16,000 being goal. Thanks to contributors. Lists of Trustees, Advisors and the Women's Committee of Upsala. A registration card enclosed for the Stairway Club.
Pages 38-39 subjects include: Upsala Board meeting minutes. President Pfingst chairs. Treasurer's report. Women's Committee activity discussed. Publicity for October Fair and Battle of Germantown to be in PA Heritage published in Harrisburg. Jack Asher receiving award at LaSalle College for his community involvement. Stairway Club report. Search for new custodians. Also Philadelphia Inquirer clip on David Iams being assigned to reporet on news of social and charitable functions in Philadelphia.
Page 40 subjects include: Chestnut Hill Local , 9//25/1986 article on Germantown Founder's Week Activity. Photo of soldiers involved in the Battle of Germantown reenactment. Germantown Historical Society will participate with garden theme. Bruce Compton, public outreach coordinator for Cliveden, says representative gardens of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries will be on view. Members of other living history groups will be involved in battling. Included also is Chestnut Hill Local , October 30, 1986 note of thanks to the paper for the coverage they provided of Founder's Week. A Phialdelphia Inquirer , September 26, 1986 piece on the reenactments and other activities that would occur during Germantown Founder's Week.
Page 41 subjects include: Chestnut Hill Local article, October 2, 1986 "Battle Day Will Be Bigger Than Ever". Two photos show living history troops demonstrating drill maneuvers and another of cannon being used in reenactments. Members of 2nd Pennsylvania Regiment ando other reenactment groups participate. Sponsored by Chester A. Asher Candy Company.
Page 42 subjects include: Photo of British troops bayoneting Washington's soldiers during reenactment, Philadelphia Inquirer, October 3, 1986.
Page 43 subjects include: Philadelphia Inquirer (not dated) article "The Redcoats are Coming to Germantown Again". Focuses on history of Battle of Germantown and what reenactment includes. Will be puppet show for children, modern copies of arms used in the battle, copies of clothes and role of women in camp life and battle, and popular music of the day.
Page 44 subjects include: Philadelphia Inquirer, October 5, 1986 photo of American forces firing on the Cliveden house: "Battle of Germantown Revisited".
Page 45 subjects include: Inquirer article "Battle of Germantown Revisited" three photos of a Briton finishes off his wounded American enemy, American soldiers pull a cannon closer to house for better shot, lined up in regimented fighting formation American asrmy deeps British at bay during reenactment.
Page 46 subjects include: Three copies of pamphlet/ handout on history of Battle of Germantown. Sights strategic importance of Germantown and Philadelphia as capital of American colony. Lost battle but did encourage the French to join American rebellion.
Page 47 subjects include: Advertising handout for Battle of Germantown reenactment and Upsala's Country Fair.
Page 48 subjects include: Letter, October 6, 1986 to Eleanor Pfingst praising Battle of Germantown day from "Jean". Also question of death notice of Robert Simpson.
Page 49 subjects include: Philadelphia Inquirer, October 11, 1986 obituary on "Dorothy W. Haas, 69; Active in Civic Work". Included her work as vice chairman of William Penn Foundation, and especially her contribution to getting Walnut Street Theater renovated, and her role on executive of Philadelphia bicentennial celebration.
Page 50 subjects include: Chestnut Hill Local, October 30, 1986 article "Upsala Sets Trip to Casino". Announces trip going to Claridge Casino in Atlantic City, NJ from Upsala mansion.
Page 51 subjects include: A formal invitation from The Trustees and the Women's Committee of Upsala to their annual December cocktail party. December 4 and 5, 1986 Inquirer article about Upsala cocktail party with photo of Ms. Elisabeth Shellenberger, Mrs. Osborne Pfingst, Jr. , Mrs. H. Donald Putney and Mrs. Henry J. Kelly, leaders of the Upsala Foundation and members of Outdoor Gardening club.
Page 52 subjects include: Chestnut Hill Local, January 8, 1987 article: "Local Museums Turn Up Heat in January". Explains the city-wide program to encourage visits to museums in Philadelphia. Mayor Wilson Goode issues proclamation declaring January Wasrm-Up to Museums month. A penguin in scasrf and muffler selected as logo. Activities include a talk by Connie Fleming a guide at Cliveden who will speak on "Cream Ware--Cottage to Castle."
Page 53 subjects include: Write up focusing on various museums that will participate in Warm-Up to Museums Month. Facilities include La Salle University Art Museum , Germantown Historical Society, Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, Goldie Paley Design Center, Wyck House, Hope Lodge, Graeme Park, Philadelllphia Art Alliance, Historical Society of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Museum of Art. Special exhibits, talks and foods offered by each participation.
Page 54 subjects include: A special invitation to "Toast the Restored Stairway" at Upsala House. Photo of supporters of Upsala Foundation : Eleanor Pfingst, Don Putney, Dkorothy Putney, Jean Sheperd, Todd Valentine, Maude Littleton, Norman Reeves and Liz Hock.
Page 55 subjects include: Chestnut Hill Local, May 7, 1987 photo of significant era costumes worn by Rita Clarke, Deborah C. Ritter, Phyllis McGusty and Sally Hargesheimer at Upsala House.
Page 56 subjects include: Letter May 14, 1987, to trustees and advisors about Giant Proposal sent to the National Trust concerning proposals for The Upsala Foundation.
Pages 57-58 subjects include: Copy of Application to National Trust for Historic Preservation for comprehensive assistance for The Upsala Foundation, Inc. , 1987.
Pages 59-60 subjects include: Copy of Comprehensive Historic Assistance Program for Historic House Museums questionnaire for Upsala House.Collection
UpsalaArchive Items Details
Date(s) of Creation
1986 - 1987