Pepper, George Wharton (George Wharton), 1867-1961
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1867-03-16 - 1961-05-24
Occupations
Places
- Philadelphia (Pa.) (Place of Birth)
- Devon (Pa.) (Place of Death)
- United States (Associated Country)
- Philadelphia (Pa.) (Residence)
- Washington (D.C.) (Residence)
Topics
Languages Used
- English
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from George Pepper, Park Solicitor, to Col. A. Louden Snowden regarding sinking fund, 1904 June 27
Item — Drawer: 6-5
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The History Files collection contains research materials documenting parks, sites, structures, organizations, events, and individuals associated with the Fairmount Park System and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation. This collection compiles materials from diverse sources over time rather than representing the records of a single office or individual. Typical materials include correspondence, deeds, leases, newspaper clippings, photocopies of published articles and book excerpts, research...
Dates:
1904 June 27
Letter from G.W. Pepper, Park Solicitor, enclosing letter from W.A. Carr offering the Dobson property for sale, 1911 May 12
Item — Drawer: 8.3
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The History Files collection contains research materials documenting parks, sites, structures, organizations, events, and individuals associated with the Fairmount Park System and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation. This collection compiles materials from diverse sources over time rather than representing the records of a single office or individual. Typical materials include correspondence, deeds, leases, newspaper clippings, photocopies of published articles and book excerpts, research...
Dates:
1911 May 12
Thorfinn Karlsefni, 1914-2020, bulk: 1914-1920
File — Drawer: 7.3
Scope and Contents
Correspondence describing the statue and its inspiration, including a translated letter from sculptor Einar Jónsson detailing the design (1919), and correspondence among George Wharton Pepper, Edward Biddle, Eli Kirk Price, and J. Bunford Samuel regarding a dispute over the correct date of Karlsefni's arrival in North America, ultimately resolved through consultation with Professor Julius Emil Olson of the University of Wisconsin (1919). Also includes an undated letter from Samuel to the...
Dates:
1914-2020; Majority of material found within 1914-1920
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- Books 1
- Clippings 1
- Dobson's Mill 1
- Excerpts 1
- Inventories 1