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Benjamin Woolsey Dwight and Francis E. Dwight Papers, 1801-1882 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.3 cubic feet

Abstract:

Between 1801 and 1803 Benjamin Woolsey Dwight studied medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, where he also practiced at Pennsylvania Hospital, and at Columbia College in New York. Francis E. Dwight was the grandson of Benjamin Woolsey Dwight. In 1882 he took medical instructions at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University in New York, New York. The Benjamin Woolsey Dwight and Francis E. Dwight Papers contain material relating to their medical education - mainly notebooks for lectures attended, and admission cards for Benjamin Woolsey Dwight.

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

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Paul Channing Jefferson papers, 1964-2007 (inclusive) ca. 1970s-1980s (bulk)

Extent:

1.47 linear ft. (4 boxes)

Abstract:

This collection contains the papers of Paul Channing Jefferson, associate professor emeritus of history at Haverford College. These papers include manuscript and published materials pertaining to Jefferson's scholarship, course materials, and Jefferson's doctoral thesis.

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

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Sigmund Spaeth philosophy notes, ca. 1901-1905 (inclusive)

Extent:

.083 linear ft. (1 volume)

Abstract:

This collection contains a notebook with notes and illustrations about philosophy and Christian theology written by Sigmund Spaeth during his time as a student at Haverford College between 1901 and 1905.

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

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Luther W. Spoehr papers, 1964-1970 (inclusive)

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0.84 linear ft. (2 boxes)

Abstract:

This collection consists of materials created and collected by Luther W. Spoehr, Haverford Class of 1969. Many of the materials pertain to committees on which Spoehr served, but the collection also contains materials related to Class Night 1969, Haverford College publications, and an article on the May 1970 Haverford College trip to Washington, D.C. The collection also includes Spoehr's lecture notes from two history courses and two English courses.

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

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Randolph Winslow school work, 1868 - 1871 (inclusive)

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0.01 linear ft. (1 folder)

Abstract:

The collection contains reports on Randolph Winslow's school work at Haverford College as well as two of his orations.

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

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Notes upon lectures by Dr. Meigs, 1834 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

Seven hand-sewn bifolia comprising a volume of lecture notes on obstetrics recorded by an unknown student from April to October 1834.

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

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Edwin Tyler Darby dental records and lecture notes, 1869-1887, undated (inclusive)

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0.4 linear feet (3 volumes)

Abstract:

Dr. Edwin Tyler Darby (1845-1929) was a prominent Philadelphia dentist and professor at the University of Pennsylvania Dental School. This collection contains two books of dental records kept by Dr. Edwin Tyler Darby from 1869 to 1887 as well as a bound set of Dr. Darby's notes for lectures delivered at the Dental School of the University of Pennsylvania (undated).

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

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William A. Capon papers, 1887-1900 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.2 linear_foot (1 box)

Abstract:

William Albert Capon (1860-1947) was a dentist, professor, and writer. His papers include student lecture notes from his education at Philadelphia Dental College and dental records from the practice of W. A. Capon, D.D.S., in Philadelphia between 1887 and 1900.

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

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John Bidwell Rosenbach Lecture typescripts, 1987-1988 (inclusive)

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0.2 linear feet (1 box)

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John Bidwell, currently the supervisor and Astor Curator of Printed Books and Bindings at the Morgan Library, was the Rosenbach Fellow and Lecturer in 1988. This collection contains the typescript for John Bidwell's 1988 Rosenbach Lecture, titled "Papermaking in the Delaware Valley at the end of the 18th & the beginning of the 19th century."

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

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Morris Jastrow lecture notes on the Talmud, Hebrew festivals, and worship sacrifice, circa 1885-1921 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.2 linear_foot (1 box)

Abstract:

Morris Jastrow (1861-1921) was a professor of Semitic languages and librarian-in-chief at the University of Pennsylvania from 1885 to 1921. This collection contains lecture notes that likely come from a class taught by Morris Jastrow. These handwritten lecture notes discuss the contents, history and meaning of the Talmud, Hebrew festivals and worship sacrifice.

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