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John Mitchell journal, circa 1818-1834 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
This journal documents John Mitchell's intimate thoughts on death, depression, and vaccination.

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

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Mary Ralph remembrance album, 1835-1855 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
Mary Ralph's remembrance album focuses on religion from her time as a missionary for the Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia, and New York City 1835-1855.

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

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Bessie Fossett record of books, 1923-1924 (inclusive)

Extent:
.1 linear_foot (1 volume)
Abstract:
Bessie Fossett, a young woman who was probably a sophomore in high school in 1923, recorded the books that she read, both for pleasure and for school. For each book read, Fossett wrote a brief abstract of the book, and often, her impressions of the book.

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

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Malinda E. Beiler Lapp diary, 1917 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
Pocket calendar from the year 1917 containing the daily diary of Malinda E. Beiler Lapp, who was part of the Amish community at Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

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

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Remembrancer of old friends, 1840-1869 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 5 leaves)
Abstract:
A volume containing copied poems and elegies with Christian themes handwritten by Eliza Maria Dalton from 1840-1869.

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

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Commonplace book, approximately 1813 to 1840 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
Commonplace book containing copies and excerpts of eighteenth and nineteenth century poems and songs written between 1813 to 1840.

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

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Henry Wharton letterpress copybook, 1874-1878 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
This oversize volume is a letterpress copybook containing the outgoing correspondence of Henry Wharton's law practice in Philadelphia, located in Washington Square. The letters span almost four years from 1874 to 1878. Wharton's practice served prominent Philadelphians and dealt with many facets of real estate law prominent Philadelphians. Some letters concern Philadelphia ordinances and legal matters.

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

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Adelaide Horatio Seymour Spencer commonplace book, 1848-1851 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
A volume comprising excerpts from the works read by Adelaide Horatio Seymour during the years from 1848 to 1851 providing a record of her reading interests with many contemporary titles included.

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

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