Form: Financial records / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1850">1850</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1899">1899</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Extent:: 8 linear feet (21 boxes)
Abstract:: The Pennell family papers comprise personal correspondence of both Pennells; drafts and galleys for some of their publications; contracts; royalty statements; trust fund account statements; copies of wills; publicity materials; photographs; newspaper clippings; memorabilia; exhibition catalogs, awards, original sketches, watercolors, and prints by Joseph Pennell; and a few works by other artists.

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

Extent:: 23.22 linear feet (48 boxes, 1 oversized folder)
Abstract:: The Sophia Wittenberg Mumford papers contain, correspondence, writings, diaries, photographs, memorabilia, audio-visual material, financial and legal material documenting the private and public life of Sophia and her husband, author Lewis Mumford. A large majority of this collection is remnants of Lewis Mumford's papers that remained in their house upon his death in 1990 and were finally transferred to the University of Pennsylvania after her death in 1997.

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

Extent:: 495 cubic feet
Abstract:: From the creation of the Board of Trustees in 1749, there has always been a person who was responsible for the task of maintaining the minutes, coordinating meetings, and preparing and, beginning in 1828, signing diplomas. The records of the Office of the Secretary reflect the many duties and responsibilities of the Secretary as both an officer of the Board of Trustees and as well as an official in the University administration.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]

Extent:: .2 linear_foot (1 box)
Abstract:: William Wait (1821-1880) was a lawyer and an author of a number of legal texts pertaining to the law in New York. His last will and testament allowed for the continuation of the publication and sale of the law books for which he had copyright until his youngest son turned 21 in 1889. This collection contains information about the legacy of Wait's copyrighted works following his death in 1880.

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

Extent:: .25 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This volume documents the purchases of individual shoppers, listed with amounts and prices. Laid in is a smaller ledger book written in another hand dated 1827-1829; separate accounts; fragments of essays; letter; form pertaining to distribution of estate of Timothy Godfrey, 1854.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Extent:: .565 linear ft. (5 volumes)
Abstract:: This collection contains a bible, poetry book, minutes, accounts, and photograph album from the Haverford College class of 1872.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains 7 letters between Martha Roberts and her cousin, Frederick Fraley, regarding Martha Roberts's estates.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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