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Miss Edith John, first librarian (1901-1906), Media Free Library
Location: Media (Pa.)
Date: 1905 (circa)
According to a , May 24, 1951 story in the Chester Times, Miss Edith H. John served from the library's opening in May 1906 until she was succeeded by Miss Rebecca Smedley (see P-12009).
Miss Esther F. Bell
Location: Media (Pa.)
Date: 1951 (circa)
Miss Bell was a board member of the Media Free Library for many years. This photograph probably appeared in the Media Comment newspaper.
Olga Valentinis-Dee, September 2, 1921
Location: Media (Pa.)
Date: 1951 (circa)
Date is probably when she began working as assistant librarian for the Media Free Library. This photograph probably appeared in the Media Comment newspaper.
Miss Olga Valentinis-Dee, assistant librarian, Media Free Library, during 50th anniversary year
Date: 1951
Ben Miller is the boy at the desk, with his back to the camera; Mrs. Arthur Miller is to the right. Miss Valentinis-Dee was appointed assistant librarian in 1921. This photograph probably appeared in the Media Comment newspaper.
Mrs. Gene Berry, one of the assistants at the Media Free Library
Address: 1 E. Front St., Media (Pa.)
Date: 1960 (circa)
Marguerite De Angeli, children's book author, and guests from Media-Upper Providence Free Library, at the Towne House.
Address: 117 Veterans Square, Media (Pa.)
Date: 1968-04-26
Caption reads: "Media Free Library board dinner, given at the Towne House in Media, for Marguerite de Angeli, writer of children's books (Henner's Lydia, Copper Toed Boots, etc.). Left to right: Arthur Wiltshire, President, Mark W. Allam,…
Lotus Pond, Rose Valley, Pa.
Address: 1 Old Mill Lane, Rose Valley (Pa.)
Date: 1908
Red Ink photo, series by same photographer named for red ink used for writing descriptions on reverse side of similarly-mounted images. This photo was entered in The John Wanamaker Exhibition of Photographs by Amateurs, February 1908. See P-11002 for…
Dr. Russell’s house, Orchard Lane, Rose Valley, Pa.
Address: 2 Orchard La., Rose Valley (Pa.)
Date: 1922
Dr. Russell’s house, Orchard Lane, Rose Valley, Pa.
Address: 2 Orchard La., Rose Valley (Pa.)
Date: 1922
Dr. Russell’s house, Orchard Lane, Rose Valley, Pa.
Address: 2 Orchard La., Rose Valley (Pa.)
Date: 1922
Dr. Russell’s house, Orchard Lane, Rose Valley, Pa.
Address: 2 Orchard La., Rose Valley (Pa.)
Date: 1922
Lotus Pond: Water Wheel and Pump House, Rose Valley, Pa.
Address: 1 Old Mill La., Rose Valley (Pa.)
Date: 1910 (circa)
This structure was located on the edge of the pond, opposite 1 Old Mill Lane in Rose Valley. The pond, fed by Vernon Run, a Ridley Creek tributary, would be to the right of the pump house, out of the picture. The pond no longer exists. See P-11005…
Rose Valley near Moylan, Pa.
Date: 1908 (circa)
"Red Ink" photo, series by same photographer named for red ink used for writing descriptions on reverse side of similarly-mounted images. Looking south on Rose Valley Road, near intersection with Possum Hollow Road, at t what are known as the "Mill…
Rose Valley Mill Houses
Date: 1900 (circa)
Looking south on Rose Valley Road, near intersection with Possum Hollow Road. Copy of original photo; source not noted
Beatty Road to Springfield Water Works at Isaac Habbersett’s Farm
Location: Nether Providence (Pa. : Township)
Date: 1903 (circa)
Title is from Frank Lees. Fragment of original caption on reverse mentions Jacob Hubbard's farm. Exact location uncertain.
Along Crum Creek
Location: Nether Providence (Pa. : Township)
Date: 1900 (circa)
Exact location uncertain. Photo probably by Dr. William T. W. Dickeson.
