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Roxborough Turners records
Founded in 1873 in the Philadelphia neighborhood of Roxborough, the Roxborough Turners follow theories common to the Turnverein movement, which was founded in Germany in 1811. Turnvereins, which literally translate as “gymnastics clubs," or “unions,” dedicated themselves to physical health thro...
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| Collection: | Roxborough Turners Records |
| Collection Number: | 3056 |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | German |
| Online Access: | Link to finding aid |
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| 110 | 2 | |a Roxborough Turners |e creator | |
| 245 | 1 | |a Roxborough Turners records |f 1873-1981 | |
| 300 | |a 15.75 Linear feet |f 14.5 boxes, 56 volumes, 3 flat files | ||
| 520 | |a Founded in 1873 in the Philadelphia neighborhood of Roxborough, the Roxborough Turners follow theories common to the Turnverein movement, which was founded in Germany in 1811. Turnvereins, which literally translate as “gymnastics clubs," or “unions,” dedicated themselves to physical health through athletics and gymnastics. The Roxborough Turners arose from the merger of Turnvereins in two adjacent neighborhoods—Roxborough and Manayunk—and originally took the name Germania Turn-Verein of Roxborough und Manayunk, changing to the current name in 1954. The organization was a social and athletic club with their own hall, containing a bar, library, gymnastics and athletic programs for both adults and children, and entertainment and meeting space for rent or members’ use. As of November 2004, the organization is still active, and is located at 418 Leverington Avenue in Philadelphia. The records contained in this collection include a complete run of minutes, detailed financial and membership records, correspondence, certificates of achievement and diplomas, visitor and library registers, programs and pamphlets, and several uncataloged photographs. The collection is in English and German, with earlier records maintained in the old German script. | ||
| 540 | 1 | |a Restrictions. Two payroll ledgers, 1946-1970, are closed until 2027 and 2045, respectively. | |
| 541 | 1 | |a Gift of Thomas A. Johnson, 1992. | |
| 555 | |a Finding Aid Available Online: | ||
| 852 | |a The Historical Society of Pennsylvania |b Roxborough Turners Records |l 3056 | ||
| 856 | 4 | 2 | |y Link to finding aid |u http://hsp.org/sites/default/files/mss/finding_aid_3056_roxborough.pdf |