Kelly Hall time capsule contents
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UR-10-013
Content Description
The collection consists of the contents of a metal-encased time capsule that was found behind the Kelly Hall cornerstone during renovations in the 2021-2022 winter. These include several documents and artifacts honoring Ralph Kelly, as well as several Drexel publications and two Philadelphia newspapers from 1969.
Dates
- 1948-1969
- Majority of material found in 1969
Creator
- Drexel Institute of Technology (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Biographical / Historical
Ralph Kelly (1889-1962) served as commissioner of customs during the Eisenhower administration. He donated the money to the Drexel Institute to build Kelly Hall dormitory, which opened in 1967.
Extent
0.5 Cubic Feet (1 box, 1 oversize folder)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Transferred by Real Estate and Facilities, 2022.
Creator
- Drexel Institute of Technology (Organization)
Source
- Drexel University. University Facilities and Real Estate (Organization)
- Status
- Basic Completed
- Author
- Matthew Lyons
- Date
- 2022
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Drexel University Archives Repository
Contact:
W. W. Hagerty Library
3300 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104 United States
215.895.6706
215.895.2070 (Fax)
archives@drexel.edu
W. W. Hagerty Library
3300 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104 United States
215.895.6706
215.895.2070 (Fax)
archives@drexel.edu