Strangers – Today

On this day in history, November 30 . . .
Since 1814, The Athenaeum has been visited by politicians, diplomats, scientists, and literary figures. Our guest book was traditionally called the Record of Strangers: each non-member, or "Stranger" was usually signed in by an Athenaeum member. Here are the Strangers who signed in on this date over the years.
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Chief Justice [John Bannister] Gibson
(signed in by T. I. [Thomas Isaac] Wharton)

Wednesday November 30, 1836
Philosophical Hall
104 South Fifth Street, Independence Square, First Floor

Politics, Diplomacy & Law

Occupation: Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Residence: Carlisle [Pennsylvania]

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Volume 4 

John Bannister Gibson, November 8, 1780 – May 3, 1853

John Bannister Gibson was an attorney and politician, named Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in 1816. He served until 1827, and held the position again from 1851–1853.