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Seybert Commission for Investigating Modern Spiritualism records , 1884-1922 (inclusive) 1884-1887 (bulk)

Extent:
8 boxes
Abstract:
Collection consists of 9 series. External Correspondence (3 boxes) includes letters from mediums, spiritualists, and researchers of spiritualistic phenomena. The remaining series in the collection are Commission Correspondence (21 folders), Commission Report (7 folders), Investigation Materials (10 folders), Spiritualist Photographs (3 folders), Newspaper Clippings (6 folders), Publications (17 folders), Miscellaneous (3 folders), and Oversize (2 boxes + 1 large chart).

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

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Vladimir B. Grinioff papers on Tale of a Whistling Shrimp, 1956-1957 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.5 linear feet (1 box)
Abstract:
Vladimir B. Grinioff (1911-2001) was an economist for the Federal Reserve Board and the United States Department of State and an author. In 1957, Grinioff published Tale of a Whistling Shrimp which was later titled The Banker's Daughter. This collection contains cover art drafts, galley prints, original manuscripts, and revised manuscripts of Tale of a Whistling Shrimp.

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

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Henry H. Glassie Papers, 1980-1982 (inclusive)

Extent:
5 cubic feet
Abstract:
Henry H. Glassie earned his Ph.D. in folklore from the University of Pennsylvania in 1969 and taught at the University from 1976–1988. The collection consists of manuscripts of two works, Passing the Time in Ballymenone (1982) and Irish Folk History (1982).

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

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Philosophical Magazine galley proofs for science articles, 1920-1921 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.75 linear feet (3 boxes)
Abstract:
The Philosophical Magazine, which began in 1798, is one of the longest-running scientific journals in the English language. The British journal presents papers on materials science and condensed matter physics, primarily, and is published by Taylor & Francis. This collection consists of galley proofs for scientific articles published in the journal between 1920 and 1921, along with some accompanying manuscripts, typescripts, and illustrations.

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