Form: Audiocassettes / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1925">1925</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1929">1929</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Kurt M. Mislow Papers, 1897-2018 (inclusive) 1935-2009 (bulk)

Extent:: 35.5 linear feet (23 record boxes, 1 half hollinger box, 2 hollinger boxes, 1 audiocassette box, and 1 cd-rom box.)
Abstract:: Correspondence, professional files, personal files, manuscripts, printed materials, notebooks, audio-visual materials, and photographic materials of German-American organic chemist Kurt M. Mislow.

Held at: Science History Institute Archives [Contact Us]

American Association for Clinical Chemistry Records, 1897-2001 (inclusive) 1948-1998 (bulk)

Extent:: 8.2 linear feet (8 boxes, 1 folder, 1 videotape, and 1 audiocassette )
Abstract:: The American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) Records mainly contain materials concerned with the history of the AACC and to a lesser extent, divisional records of the Ohio Valley Section of the AACC. The files in this collection contain correspondence, publications, conference records, and meeting records. The American Association for Clinical Chemistry Records were compiled by Samuel Meites.

Held at: Science History Institute Archives [Contact Us]

Records of the American Chemical Society National Historic Chemical Landmarks Program, 1928-2007 (inclusive) 1993-2007 (bulk)

Extent:: 3.2 linear feet (4 boxes.)
Abstract:: The Records of the American Chemical Society National Historic Chemical Landmarks Program consist of administrative materials created and maintained by the American Chemical Society National Historic Chemical Landmarks Board Ad Hoc Committee.

Held at: Science History Institute Archives [Contact Us]

University of Pennsylvania Dental Medicine Library miscellaneous manuscripts, 1841-1995 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.04 linear feet (3 boxes)
Abstract:: This material comprised part of the Dental Library's historical collection. It contains material on the history of the Thomas W. Evans Museum and Dental Institute School of Dentistry University of Pennsylvania, the profession of dentistry, and biographical information on dentist Thomas W. Evans.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

Frederick R. Gardner collection of Robert Lawson, 1900-1983 (inclusive)

Extent:: 69.8 linear feet
Abstract:: This collection contains the literary papers of author and illustrator Robert Lawson (1892-1957), collected by Frederick R. Gardner. Materials date from 1900 to 1983. Lawson’s illustrations make up the bulk of this collection; illustrations for forty-seven titles and unpublished artworks are represented. In addition to etchings and illustrations in graphite, pen and ink, and watercolor, the collection includes articles, clippings, correspondence, manuscript drafts, photographs, promotional materials, slides, and speeches. Some of Frederick R. Gardner's records relating to his collecting project are also represented. Of particular note are the dummy for Munro Leaf’s The Story of Ferdinand (1936) and the original art for Mr. Popper’s Penguins (1938) and Wee Gillis (1938).

Held at: Free Library of Philadelphia: Rare Book Department [Contact Us]

Beckman Historical Collection, 1911-2011 (inclusive) 1935-2004 (bulk)

Extent:: 137.2 linear feet (131 boxes (81 record boxes, 10 hollinger boxes, 3 half hollinger boxes, 26 photo album boxes, 2 videotape boxes, 1 audiocassette box, 4 cd-rom boxes, and 4 oversized boxes))
Abstract:: Business records, correspondence, research files, financial records, photographs, publications, and audio-visual materials of American scientist and industrialist Arnold O. Beckman and the American scientific and medical instrument manufacturer Beckman Coulter, Incorporated.

Held at: Science History Institute Archives [Contact Us]

James DePreist papers, 1869-2014 (inclusive) 1958-2013 (bulk)

Extent:: 98 linear feet (130 boxes, + 2 map drawer folders) and 872.0 megabytes
Abstract:: James DePreist (1936-2013) was an African-American conductor of international renown. This collection primarily documents James DePreist's conducting career, with a focus on the 1980s and 1990s with the Oregon Symphony, including organizational records, concert programs, press coverage, scores, and recordings.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

William Steig papers, circa 1907-2002 (inclusive) 1950-2000 (bulk)

Extent:: 21 linear feet (45 boxes)
Abstract:: William Steig (1907-2003) was an American cartoonist, illustrator, and writer of children's books. In 1930, Steig began a long and fruitful relationship with The New Yorker, for which he produced more than 2,600 drawings and 117 covers. When he was sixty-one, Steig began writing children's books, including Sylvester and the Magic Pebble (1969), Dominic (1972), Doctor De Soto (1982), and Shrek! (1990), the basis for the DreamWorks animated film of the same name. This collection includes 45 boxes of material, including correspondence; personal and professional records; drafts of Steig's writings; financial records; press, promotional material, and material from exhibits; awards Steig received; and original artwork, including original ink and watercolor drawings and work that would later appear in the New Yorker. There is also ephemera related to the movie Shrek, as well as personal artifacts, such as Steig's brushes and pens.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

Ashley Bryan papers, 1823-2019 (inclusive) 1928-2019 (bulk)

Extent:: 85 linear feet (146 boxes)
Abstract:: Ashley Bryan (1923-2022) was an artist and storyteller best known for his award-winning children's book illustrations with particular emphasis on African folktales and African-American spirituals. Bryan authored, illustrated, published, and distributed his first book in Kindergarten, later graduating from Cooper Union and Columbia University, being awarded a Fulbright to study at the University of Freiburg, before becoming a professor at Dartmouth College. The collection documents his lifelong devotion to the arts including sketchbooks, artwork, and especially materials relating to the publication process of over sixty book projects. There is also material relating to his professional engagements; certificates, awards, diplomas, and plaques relating to his many achievements; and personal and family materials, notebooks, photographs, greeting cards and postcards, school children thank you cards and artwork, and research files and ephemera. Also included are foundational...(see more)

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

Carolyn Haywood papers, 1884-1991 (inclusive)

Extent:: 42.0 linear feet
Abstract:: This collection contains the personal and literary papers of children's author and illustrator Carolyn Haywood. The collection consists of manuscripts, illustrations, proofs, sketchbooks, correspondence, clippings, audiovisual materials, photographs, scrapbooks, diplomas, and awards.

Held at: Free Library of Philadelphia: Children's Literature Research Collection [Contact Us]

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