The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance was established in 1972 by nine Philadelphia cultural institutions to coordinate historical and cultural activities for the Bicentennial Celebration. Today, with a membership of over 300 non-profit arts and culture organizations.
Invisible Philadelphia : community through voluntary organizations / compiled and edited by Jean Barth Toll and Mildred S. Gillam. [0964107406 ] Philadelphia, PA : Atwater Kent Museum, c1995.
Call#: Van Pelt Library Reference Desk F158.18 .I58 1995
Call#: Van Pelt Library Reference Desk F158.18 .I58 1995
A tremendously useful, if sadly out of date resource describing the history and status of Philadelphia voluntary organizations including community organizations, aid societies, religious groups, arts associations, etc.. Worth a look for many questions about Philadelphia history and community.

