Edith R. Solenberger papers on the Kinzua Project
Abstract
This collection includes papers of Edith R. Solenberger, concerning her involvement in the Kinzua Project of the Indian Committee of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting. Included are letters regarding the Seneca, and letters regarding their legal representation.
Dates
- Creation: 1961-1970
Creator
Restrictions on Access
This collection is available for research use.
Biographical / Historical
Edith R. Solenberger (1886-1976) was a Quaker activist from Delaware County, PA. In the early 1960's, the Army Corps of Engineers initiated a plan for the Kinzua dam. Through land transfers and legal negotiation, they forced the Seneca off their land in New York State. Edith Solenberger, with the Indian Committee of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting, fought to give the Seneca fair legal representation.
Extent
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (18 folders.))
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--Edith R. Solenberger. Method of acquisition--Gift of; Date of acquisition--1971.
Subject
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2024: This finding aid was reviewed in order to change or contextualize any outdated, harmful terminology related to Indigenous Peoples, except where it appears in a title, quotation, or subject heading.
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