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Internet Public Library reference transcript Julie Hiers/2011 PATRON’S QUESTION: I’d like to know the history of the Shaw Middle School at 54th and Warrington. What are some good resources to teach me about the history of the building, any events that... More

Internet Public Library reference transcript Julie Hiers/2011 PATRON’S QUESTION: I’d like to know the history of the Shaw Middle School at 54th and Warrington. What are some good resources to teach me about the history of the building, any events that happened in the building, etc? ANSWER: Thank you for your question about the history of Shaw Middle School at 54th and Warrington in Philadelphia, PA. I have found a few sources that I hope will help you in your research. 1) The website for the School District of Philadelphia includes the Archives Library: http://www. libraries. phila. k12. pa. us/ The archives keep a collection of historical material about the schools in the district. Here is the contact information from the website: Archives Library Room 131 440 North Broad Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19130 215-400-5108 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm The school district’s Archives Library houses a collection of materials concerning the history of Philadelphia public schoo Less