William Penn Charter school, 1688-1907, undated
Series
Scope and Contents
- "The Overseers of the Public School founded by Charter in the Town and County of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania." Line of descent from the Overseers of Penn Charter School named in William Penn's 3rd. Charter to Edward Bettle, 1711-1878. Presumably written out by Edward Bettle. unpublished, undated
- Extracts from the minutes of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting, 1688-1712, concerning the establishment of the William Penn Charter School; also, two pages of extracts, 1689-1690, concerning head mastership of George Keith. unpublished, undated
- Extracts from minutes of Overseers of William Penn Charter School unpublished, undated
- Copies of papers, including agreements, memoranda, and letters, concerning William Penn Charter School, 1709-1781. unpublished, undated
- The Next Stage in Our School's Development. Theories and specifications for a new school building, presumably by Richard Mott Jones, head master. unpublished, undated
- Blueprint for new cricket field. unpublished, undated
- Plan for new gymnasium, drawn by Cope and Stewardson, William L. Bailey, architects. Philadelphia, Aug. 17, 1891.
- Letter from Richard Mott Jones to Edward Bettle, Philadelphia. Philadelphia, 1mo. 26, 1899. Edward Bettle's manuscript copy of material sent to Richard Jones and acknowledged in this letter, plus typed copy with ms. corrections, filed with this letter.
- Letter from Richard Mott Jones to Edward Bettle, Philadelphia. Philadelphia, 1mo. 30, 1899.
- Letter from Richard Mott Jones to "My dear friend" [Edward Bettle]. Philadelphia, 1mo . 30, 1899.
- Letter (copy) from Charles Caleb Cresson to Edward Bettle, Philadelphia. Germantown, 12mo. 10, 1901.
- Speech on beginnings of Quaker Education in Philadelphia, presumably by Edward Bettle. Moorestown, New Jersey, undated
- Copy of revised and expanded version, Historical Sketch of William Penn Charter School, minuted 5mo. 31, 1907, also filed here.
- The Overseers of the Public School Founded by Charter in the Town and County of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania. Sketch prepared for the Penn Charter Review, by Edward Bettle
Dates
- Creation: 1688-1907, undated
Access Restrictions
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