About Us
The goal of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania's "Hidden Collections Initiative for Pennsylvania Small Archival Repositories" (HCI-PSAR) is to make better known and more accessible the important but often hidden archival collections held by the many small, primarily volunteer-run historical organizations in the Philadelphia area. The project is funded by a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Project staff includes Jack McCarthy, Project Director; Andree Mey Miller, Project Coordinator; and Celia Caust-Ellenbogen and Michael Gubicza, Project Surveyors. HSP Director of Archives and Collections Management Matthew Lyons serves as Project Supervisor.
This blog will document the adventures and experiences of Project Surveyors Celia and Michael as they visit historical societies, museums, historic sites, and other small archival repositories in Philadelphia and Montgomery counties.
