Exhibit Case 3: In honor of Donald W. Castle 1949, Gift from the Families of Robin Albing 1976, C. J. Fraleigh 1986
Lehigh University Class of 1929 Reunion Scrapbook.
John M. Blackmar, a member of Lehigh’s Class of 1929, served as Class Secretary. He faithfully attended many Lehigh Reunions as indicated by the material in this collection, as this volume represents most five year reunions – Blackmar’s first in 1934, through his 60th in 1989. The collection contains a reunion ledger book, reunion photographs, programs and correspondence for the 55th and 60th reunions.
Robert L. Leight and Thomas R. Moll.
Images of America: Richland Township and Richlandtown Borough. Charleston, SC: Arcadia, 2011.
Through extensive use of historical photographs, this volume provides insight into one of the regions surrounding Lehigh. It will be housed in our local history collections, and also be identified as being part of the Lehigh Authors Collection.
Gift of Robert L. Leight, ’61 M.A., ’64 M.Ed., ’66 D.Ed., Emeritus Professor, College of Education, Lehigh University
The Pratt and Whitney Company.
Standards of Length and their Practical Application. Hartford, Conn.: Pratt and Whitney Co., 1887.
Technical manuals such as this provide insight into construction tastes and techniques of the period, allowing researchers to better understand industrial workings of the 19th century.
Gift of Roger Simon, Professor of History
Dent Hardware Company.
Catalogue of Refrigerator Hardware and Hardware Specialties, Volume B. Fullerton, Pa.: Dent Hardware Co., 1911.
This trade catalog illustrates door fittings, finish hardware, and other metalwork in use just after the turn of the last century.
Gift of Alan W. Pense, Professor Emeritus