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The Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia

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The State University of New Jersey
429 Cooper Street Camden, NJ 08120
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Contact Name:
Charlene Mires
Contact Phone Number:
(856) 225 - 6069
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[email protected]
Website:
http://philadelphiaencyclopedia.org The Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia is a civic project to increase understanding of one of America’s greatest cities. From abolition and the American Revolution to yellow fever and zoos (with cheesesteaks, rowhouses, and hundreds of other topics in between), the digital Encyclopedia volume and its print volume will offer the most comprehensive, authoritative reference source ever created for the Philadelphia region.
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Readers will discover the origins and history of this dynamic city and its connections with its nearby neighbors, the nation, and the world.
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Residents of the Delaware Valley will see how their experiences combine to create the vitality of social, cultural, economic, and political life.
- Students, teachers, and community organizations will have ready access to reliable information, and policy-makers will find the lessons of the past that are necessary for charting the future.
With lively and informed essays, original maps, and new research on topics of current interest, The Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia will create a legacy of understanding for generations to come.
Click here to visit the new features of their newly enhanced website: http://philadelphiaencyclopedia.org/archive/our-enhanced-digital-platform/