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The History of Girard College

Philadelphia's Girard College, which opened in 1848, had an unusual beginning for its time. The funds for...

The Story of the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia

The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia (LTSP) was one of the very first institutions of its kind...

History of a Distinguished Philadelphia Scientist

This talented scientist hails from the City of Brotherly Love. His research has already become part of...

Howard Temin: The Story of a Scientist

From an early age, Howard Temin knew he was destined to become a distinguished scientist. As a...

History of the Parkway Central Library

One of the largest public educational buildings and the headquarters of the Free Library project in the...

What Happened to the University of the Arts Philadelphia, and Why Did It Close?

The University of the Arts Philadelphia was a private higher education institution nestled in the heart of...

The Athenaeum of Philadelphia, a library and museum

The Athenaeum of Philadelphia was founded in 1814 and has since served as a library. The city...

Education and science in the life of Ida Keller

When Ida Keller began her scientific career, this path was not yet quite straight and accessible to...
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