Robert M. Skaler postcard collection
Collection
Identifier: LAC-205
Scope and Contents
These 1,899 postcards (bulk dates 1900-1976) depict Philadelphia and surrounding area.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found in 1900-1976
Extent
TBD Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Originally arranged in 14 ring binders, roughly by subject or type. The number following PC in each item's local id number indicates the original binder number. Binder subjects were as follows: 1-Atlantic City 2-Parks 3-Schools 4-Linens 5-Hotels/Restaurants 6-Center City/Waterfront 7-Churches/Hospitals/Clubs/Prisons/Cemeteries 8-Real Postcards 9-North Broad Street 10-South Broad Street 11-North Philadelphia Real Postcards 12-Art Cards 13-Commerce 14-Lutz/Architects/Panorama/Neighborhoods
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of retired architect Robert M. Skaler, 2016.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- https://www.philadelphiabuildings.org/pab/app/co_display_overview.cfm/1234040
Repository Details
Part of the The Athenaeum of Philadelphia Repository
Contact:
219 S. 6th St.
Philadelphia PA 19106 United States
215-925-2688
research@philaathenaeum.org
219 S. 6th St.
Philadelphia PA 19106 United States
215-925-2688
research@philaathenaeum.org