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Louisa K. Berry Hartley scrapbook, 1863 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
This volume comprises the scrapbook of images, clippings, and memorabilia created by Louisa K. Berry Hartley in 1863.

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

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Miss Stockley recipe book, 1833-circa 1880 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
A volume written by Miss Stockley of England containing culinary recipes, drawings, and printed illustrations spanning the years from 1833 to circa 1880.

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

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Book of French songs, circa 1904-1914 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
A volume of seventy handwritten French songs along with drawings spanning from circa 1904 to 1914.

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

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Samuel Hazard scrapbook and ephemera, 1723-1876, 2000 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.75 linear feet (3 boxes and 1 oversized folder)
Abstract:
Samuel Hazard (1784-1870) was a prominent Philadelphia historian who studied the early records of colonial Pennsylvania and also collected engravings, prints, and ephemera documenting comtemporary Pennsylvania and Philadelphia. This collection consists of his scrapbook of material relating to the history of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania as well as a number of loose documents that may have been intended for the scrapbook or interleaved therein.

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

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Drawing room scrapbook album by Eliza Murray Threipland, circa 1812-1833 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 4 leaves)
Abstract:
A scrapbook created and compiled by Eliza Murray Threipland of Fingask Castle, Pertheshire, Scotland spanning approximately from 1812 to 1833. The album contains a collection of original drawings, copied writings, and printed illustrations with contributions by family and friends.

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

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Musical Fund Society of Philadelphia supplementary records, circa 1820-2004 (inclusive)

Extent:
58 boxes
Abstract:
Correspondence and business records supplementing the main collection of records. These supplementary records include applications for membership; minutes for the committees on admissions and relief and for the Musical Fund Hall; programs and other materials related to the history of Musical Fund Hall (1848-1982), including material relating to performances of soprano Jenny Lind; financial records; correspondence; histories; memorabilia; and late 20th-century records of annual meetings, special and standing committees, and the Musical Fund Society Foundation. The supplementary records cover the same years as and should be used in conjunction with Ms. Coll. 90, Musical Society Fund of Philadelphia Records.

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

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William B. Hadden diary, 1865 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
The journal of William B. Hadden written during his three-month voyage from India to England on board the ship Gosforth spanning from April to July 1865.

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

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Alfred Bendiner original drawings of actors and actresses, circa 1938-1964 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.2 linear_foot (1 box)
Abstract:
Alfred Bendiner (1899-1964) was an architect, artist, author, and Penn alumnus who created caricatures of performers in stage productions, concerts, and operas in Philadelphia, chiefly for the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin. This collection includes seven original caricatures of performers in pencil or in pen.

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

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Daniel Garrison Brinton papers, 1869-1901, undated (inclusive)

Extent:
5 linear feet (11 boxes)
Abstract:
Daniel Garrison Brinton (1837-1899) was a Philadelphia surgeon and anthropologist who created, collected, and donated collections of books and manuscripts related to anthropology, colonization of the Americas, and native American linguistics. This collection consists of correspondence, articles, lectures and notes by Daniel Garrison Brinton, as well as collected images and maps.

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