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General Administration Collection Pre-1820, 1681-1853 (inclusive) 1740-1820 (bulk)

Extent:

30 cubic feet

Abstract:

The General Administration Collection Pre-1820 documents the institutional and education activities of the University of Pennsylvania from its founding in 1749 to 1820.

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

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William D. McGowan papers, 1821-1875 (inclusive)

Extent:

.6 linear feet (2 boxes)

Abstract:

William Dana McGowan (1831-1896), the son of Peter M. McGowan (1804-1889) and Maria Dana, was a physician who was educated at the Jefferson Medical College and at the University of Pennsylvania. McGowan earned his MD from the University of Pennsylvania in 1851. This collection largely documents the medical education of William D. McGowan at the Jefferson Medical College and the University of Pennsylvania from 1849 to 1851 through his notes from lectures and clinics. He also created a scrapbook, largely containing newspaper clippings related to business, industry, and law. The collection also contains a scrapbook, created by an unknown McGowan family member, containing copied poems, notes, math problems, home remedies, and notes from 1816 to 1837.

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

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Allen C. Thomas lecture notes, Undated

Extent:

0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)

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

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Lewis Benson papers, 1959

Extent:

.01 linear ft. (1 folder)

Abstract:

This collection contains a letter from Lewis Benson to Henry Cadbury and a typed manuscript of Benson's lecture on "The Christian Universalism of George Fox."

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

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Edward Rhoads papers, 1892-1895, undated (inclusive)

Extent:

0.22 linear ft.

Abstract:

This collection includes six notebooks created by Edward Rhoads, primarily on physics. Also includes a photograph and a book of sketches.

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

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Francis Barton Gummere songbook and notebooks, 1869-1889 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.25 linear ft. (3 volumes)

Abstract:

The Francis Barton Gummere songbook and notebooks consists of three volumes of papers created by Gummere. There is a songbook created during his time at Haverford College in addition to his notebooks on Germanic life and the philosphy of Baruch Spinoza.

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

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Daniel B. Smith lectures and papers, 1834-1846 (inclusive)

Extent:

3 linear ft. (1 box and 19 volumes)

Abstract:

The collection consists of lecture notes for various ethics, history, and geography classes taught by Daniel B. Smith at Haverford College. Various papers associated with Smith's lectures and his involvement in the Penn Literary Society are also included.

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

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J. Rendel Harris lecture notes, 1891

Extent:

1.5 linear ft. (8 volumes)

Abstract:

The collection contains eight volumes with J. Rendel Harris' lecture notes from his time teaching Mathematics at Cambridge. They include notes on Geometry and Algebra, Differential Calculus, Solid Geometry, Heat Electricity, Hydrostatics, Light and Sound, Astronomy and Dynamics of a Particle.

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