Assorted materials related to the Philadelphia Award
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circa 1921Image Description:
Assorted materials related to the Philadelphia Award. Known as the Nobel Prize of Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Award was founded in 1921by Edward W. Bok to recognize citizens' contributions to the city of Philadelphia. The award is bestowed upon one person each year in recognition of contributions in a variety of fields, including the sciences, arts, and business, and the recipients are honored at an annual awards ceremony.(1) is scroll honoring Russel H. Conwell, recipient of the 1922 Philadelphia Award; (2) is the medal presented to award recipients; (3) is photograph of the Philadelphia Award casket.