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Archives related to: Woodhouse, Samuel Washington, 1875-

title	Samuel W. Woodhouse, Jr. Records, 1923-1928, n.d.
repository	Philadelphia Museum of Art
description	The record group contains primarily correspondence regarding acquisitions. Several long sets include: correspondence with dealers and scholars, especially in the field of furniture; letters from the officers in the Corporation, including John D. McIlhenny and others. There is a small amount of correspondence, 1927 to 1928, related to Woodhouse's role as Advisor in Industrial Arts. In addition, Woodhouse wrote various articles on American artisans and craftsmen. Historical Note: Woodhouse, a medical doctor and a scholar, was Acting Director of the Museum from 1923 to 1925, Associate Director until 1927, and Advisor in the 18th Century Industrial Arts until 1928 Preferred Citation [Item identification and date], [Series info.], Samuel W. Woodhouse, Jr. Records, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Archives.
extent	ca. 2 feet
formats	Administrative Records Correspondence Printed Materials
access	The collection is open for research.
record source	http://www.philamuseum.org/pma_archives/ead.php?c=WDH&p=tp
finding aid	Online and in repository.
updated	03/16/2023 10:30:06
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title	Samuel Washington Woodhouse collection 1743-1858
repository	Historical Society of Pennsylvania
description	Bills, receipts, canceled bank checks, and other business papers of the Meredith family, 1743-1858; shipping papers, 1776-1803; and accounts of the Commissioners of Naval Stores for outfitting ships of the Continental Navy, 1776. Call Number: 1386
extent	3.33 Linear feet 3.33 linear feet, 9 boxes
formats	Business Papers Financial Records Personal Papers
access	Contact repository for access restrictions.
record source	http://discover.hsp.org/
updated	11/12/2014 11:30:16
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