John Welsh Testimonial (1877)

By Anonymous and University of Pennsylvania

Book Overview

The John Welsh Testimonial is a book published in 1877 by the University of Pennsylvania. It is a collection of speeches and letters given in honor of John Welsh, a prominent Philadelphia businessman and philanthropist who served as the president of the university's board of trustees from 1874 to 1877. The book includes tributes from various individuals who knew Welsh, including university officials, politicians, and business leaders. The testimonials highlight Welsh's contributions to the university and the city of Philadelphia, including his efforts to improve public education and support charitable organizations. The book provides a glimpse into the life and legacy of John Welsh, as well as the social and political climate of Philadelphia in the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166150984
• ISBN13: 9781166150983
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 78 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"