Philadelphia Inquirer - August 8, 1921Just about 100 years ago, as reported by Inquirer, The Sisters of the Holy Child of Jesus purchased "Rathalla," the estate of the late Joseph Sinnott. At the time, the Sisters announced that they were going to open a new college preparatory school for Catholic girls in the fall of 1921. The new school was to be known as Rosemont … [Read more...] about 100 Years Ago, A Whiskey Magnate’s Mansion Became Rosemont College
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Ben Franklin Tried To Convince Colonial Anti-Vaxxers To Get Inoculated For Smallpox
An article published in theconversation.com draws parallels to the resistance that many in Colonial America had toward the "new technology" of the Smallpox Vaccine, with the vaccine hesitancy that is killing Americans, now.The authors, Mark Canada and Christian Chauret note that in 1721, the Congregational minister, Cotton Mather who they describe as "the most influential man … [Read more...] about Ben Franklin Tried To Convince Colonial Anti-Vaxxers To Get Inoculated For Smallpox
Bryn Mawr Grad, Priscilla Johnson McMillan, 92 – Knew JFK And Oswald
The New York Times reported on July 13 that -Priscilla Johnson McMillan, believed to be the only person to have conversed extensively with both John F. Kennedy and his assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald, died on July 7 at her home in Cambridge, Mass. She was 92.According to the Times -[McMillan] graduated in 1950 from Bryn Mawr College, where she majored in Russian and was active in … [Read more...] about Bryn Mawr Grad, Priscilla Johnson McMillan, 92 – Knew JFK And Oswald
Quiz Time – Between 1935 and 1971 Three Lower Merion Residents Became Governor Of Pennsylvania. Can You Name Them?
Hint - One of the three governors from Lower Merion lived in the building pictured above. It was called Keystone Hall, located at 313 North Front Street in Harrisburg. It served as the governor’s residence from 1864 until its sale and demolition in 1960. Hint - According to his WWII draft card, one of the three governors from Lower Merion lived at the intersection … [Read more...] about Quiz Time – Between 1935 and 1971 Three Lower Merion Residents Became Governor Of Pennsylvania. Can You Name Them?
Haverford Vs. Swarthmore 1894 – First Known Action Shot Of A College Football Game
According to Swarthmore College Athletics, this is the first known "action photo" of an intercollegiate football game. On November 24, 1894. Swarthmore had their way with Haverford. The Inquirer wrote, "On a wet and slippery field [at Swarthmore], and in the presence of 1,200 or so cheering alumni and students, Swarthmore won by a score of … [Read more...] about Haverford Vs. Swarthmore 1894 – First Known Action Shot Of A College Football Game