Legal Papers, 1948 - 1986
Series I Description
This series contains articles written about the lives of John C. and Gertrude S. Wister as well as obituaries; awards and certificates received during their lifetimes; and legal papers related to the finances and last will and testament of John C. Wister. Folder titles indicate a general description of their contents. Series contents are arranged in alphabetical order.
Dates
- 1948 - 1986
Conditions Governing Access
There are no special restrictions to access of this collection. It may be examined by library patrons under the normal rules and conditions of the Department of Special Collections.
Extent
From the Series: 2 Boxes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
Original folder was marked "Gift of Wister Land to Philadelphia, Gift of Land on Squam Lake to NE Forestry Foundation." Evidence of the gift of land on Squam Lake was not present in the folder during processing.
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
1900 West Olney Avenue
Philadelphia PA 19141 United States