While Baltzell makes a distinction between new elites and Proper Philadelphians , he does recognize that Proper Philadelphia did assimilate a number of elites , albeit small , into its ranks .
Baltzell in Philadelphia Gentlemen , pp. 6 - 14 makes clear distinctions between Proper Philadelphians and elites .
While Baltzell makes a distinction between new elites and Proper Philadelphians , Baltzell does recognize that Proper Philadelphia did assimilate a number of elites , albeit small , into its ranks .
Baltzell in Philadelphia Gentlemen , pp. 6 - 14 makes clear distinctions between Proper Philadelphians and elites .