Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia records
Collection 1997
1869-1971(24.0 Linear feet ; 23 boxes, 56 volumes)
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- The Historical Society of Pennsylvania
- Creator
- Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia.
- Title
- Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia records
- ID
- 1997
- Date [inclusive]
- 1869-1971
- Extent
- 24.0 Linear feet ; 23 boxes, 56 volumes
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Arek Torosian
- Language
- English
- Mixed materials [Volume]
- 1-56
- Mixed materials [Box]
- 1-18
Preferred citation
Cite as: [Indicate cited item or series here], Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia records (Collection 1997), The Historical Society of Pennsylvania.
Abstract
The Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia was formed by the merger of the Trades League of Philadelphia and the Merchants and Manufacturers Association in 1915, followed by the Philadelphia Board of Trade in 1942. The Chamber of Commerce is an independent organization for the promotion and improvement of local commerce, business, and manufacturing interest.
The earliest records in the collection come from a subscribers account book dating from 1869; however, the earliest minutes are from the Trades League of Philadelphia, 1891 to 1893. Minute books continue for the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, 1913-1968 (some of which include full committee reports) and Executive Council, 1942-1958. There are also scattered minutes of various standing and special committees: Bridge, 1895; Reorganization, 1914-1915; Fire and Insurance, 1921-1944; Aviation, 1927-1946; Foreign Trade, 1933-1947; Transportation, 1934-1946; and Safety, 1958-1959. Volumes of highly miscellaneous financial and organizational material are included as well.
The Chamber of Commerce loose files, 1949-1966, contain irregular records of correspondence, memoranda, and background material for committees and projects. Among the file labels are the following: Commerce and Industry Council; Manpower Resources Committee; Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation; National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1963-1964; and the proposed 30th Street Stadium, 1964.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
The Historical Society of Pennsylvania ; 2012
1300 Locust StreetPhiladelphia, PA, 19107
215-732-6200
Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Provenance
Gift of the Chamber of Commerce; acquired 1969.
Controlled Access Headings
Subject(s)
- Business and Manufacturing--Philadelphia--20th century.
- Chamber of Commerce--Philadelphia.
- Industrial promotion
Collection Inventory
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Reports and Correspondence, A-D 1949-1962 |
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Reports and Correspondence, E-Man 1949-1962 |
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Reports and Correspondence, Miscellaneous-N 1949-1962 |
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Reports and Correspondence, O-S 1949-1962 |
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Reports and Correspondence, T-Z 1949-1962 |
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Reports and Correspondence, A-G 1962-1963 |
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Reports and Correspondence, R-T 1962-1963 |
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Reports and Correspondence, A-F 1963-1964 |
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Reports and Correspondence, G-NASA 1963-1964 |
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Reports and Correspondence, NASA-PIDC 1963-1964 |
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Reports and Correspondence, PID-U 1963-64 |
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Reports and Correspondence, A-M 1964-1965 |
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Reports and Correspondence, N-T 1964-1965 |
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Reports and Correspondence, U-Z 1964-1965 |
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Reports and Correspondence, A-O 1965-1966 |
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Board of Directors Minutes 1952-1954 |
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Board of Directors Minutes 1954-1955 |
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Board of Directors Minutes 1955 |
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Executive Committee Minutes 1952-1953 |
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Executive Committee Minutes 1953-1954 |
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Executive Committee Minutes 1954-1955 |
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Reports and Correspondence, P-T 1955-1956 |
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Tribute to George B. Roberts January 30, 1897 |
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Minutes, Board of Directors 1913-1914 |
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Minutes, Board of Directors 1922-1923 |
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Minutes, Board of Directors 1933-1935 |
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Minutes, Board of Directors 1935-1937 |
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Minutes, Board of Directors 1937-1939 |
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Minutes, Board of Directors 1939-1941 |
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Minutes, Board of Directors 1941-1942 |
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Minutes, Board of Directors 1943-1944 |
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Minutes, Board of Directors 1947-1949 |
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Minutes, Board of Directors 1949-1950 |
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Minutes, Board of Directors 1949-1951 |
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Minutes, Board of Directors 1951 |
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Minutes, Board of Directors 1951-1952 |
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Minutes, Board of Directors 1953-1954 |
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Minutes, Board of Directors 1955-1956 |
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Minutes, Board of Directors 1957-1958 |
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Minutes, Board of Directors 1959-1960 |
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Minutes, Board of Directors 1961-1962 |
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Minutes, Board of Directors 1963-1964 |
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Minutes, Board of Directors 1965 |
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Minutes, Board of Directors 1966 |
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Minutes, Board of Directors 1967 |
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Minutes, Board of Directors 1968 |
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Minutes, Trades League of Philadelphia's Board of Managers 1891-1893 |
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Minutes, Bridge Committee, Trades League of Philadelphia 1895 |
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Minutes, Manufacturer's Club 1893-1898 |
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Minutes of Reorganization Committee 1913-1915 |
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Minutes, Fire Prevention & Insurance Committee 1921-1922 |
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Minutes, Transportation Committee 1934 |
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Minutes, Foreign Trade Commission 1936 |
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Minutes, Philadelphia Board of Trade 1942 |
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Minutes, Executive Committee & Board of Trade 1942-1949 |
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Minutes, Philadelphia Charter Commission 1949-1950 |
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Index of Public Hearing, Philadelphia Charter Commission 1949-1950 |
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Minutes, Executive Committee 1949-1955 |
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Minutes, Executive Committee & Board of Directors 1958 |
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Minutes, Board of Governors Safety Council 1958-1959 |
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Subscriber Account Book on Dividend Payout 1869-1895 |
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Investment Account Book 1917-1957 |
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"News" Accounts Receivable Book 1948-1953 |
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Minutes, Philadelphia Charter Commission 1950 |
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Air Pollution Documents (New Mexico-South Dakota) 1953-1956 |
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Departmental Organizations, Budgets and Work Program 1956-1957 |
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Council and Committees Membership 1956-1957 |
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Details of Budget 1956-1957 |
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Program of Work 1956-1957 |
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Air Pollution Documents (K-New York City) 1956-1957 |
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Air Pollution Control Ordinance and Reference Proposals for Legislation 1957 |
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Air Pollution Documents (New York State) 1957 |
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Incorporation of Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation 1957 |
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Articles of Chamber of Commerce 1957 |
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Research Department Documents 1957-1958 |
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Commerce and Industry Scrapbook 1962 |
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Commerce and Industry Scrapbook 1963-1964 |
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School Facilities Survey, School District of Philadelphia 1965 |
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Directory of State, Regional and Commercial Organizations 1971 |
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