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Harmon Foundation, inc. Division of Playgrounds records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2749

Scope and content

Organizational records and correspondence of the Division of Playgrounds. Includes maps, pamphlets, broadsides, manuscript volumes, and page proofs of a book by Andrew G. Truxel, PERMANENT RECREATION AREAS IN REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT.

Dates

  • 1921-1931.

Creator

Biographical / Historical

The Harmon Foundation, founded by William E. Harmon and incorporated in 1922, deals with the application of business methods which will promote efficiency in educational, community and philanthropic work. The foundation is composed of four divisions: student loans, playgrounds, awards for constructive and creative achievement, and social research and experimentation.

Extent

17 cubic feet. (17 cubic feet.)

Language of Materials

English

Related Archival Materials

Related collection: Harmon Association for the Advancement of Nursing. Records, #2748.

Related Archival Materials

Related collection: Harmon Foundation. Records (NUCMC MS 70-952), Library of Congress, Manuscript Division, Washington, D.C.

Description rules
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Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository

Contact:
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