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Joseph Reider Collection, 1913-1959 (inclusive)

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8.5 linear feet (7 containers)

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Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Archives at the Library of the Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies [Contact Us]

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Distinguished Visitors Program records, 1952-1957 (inclusive)

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0.15 linear ft. (1 box)

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

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William Wistar Comfort lecture notes and papers, 1941-1956 (inclusive)

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0.21 linear ft. (1 box)

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The collection consists of William Wistar Comfort's lecture notes, dated 1941-1953, pertaining to a course on Quakerism that he taught at Haverford College, general notes on Quakerism, and a 1956 typescript of the History of Haverford.

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

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Wilton W. Blancké papers, 1900-1954 (inclusive)

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0.83 linear feet (2 boxes + 1 oversized folder)

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The papers of Wilton W. Blancké document his life as an educator and author. A strong, vocal proponent for a foreign language curriculum in public education, Blancké wrote several articles on the subject. He also penned numerous letters to editors of various publications espousing the view that the study of foreign language contributes to an international understanding.

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

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Arthur Bertram Gabel lecture and research notes, 1921-1952 (inclusive)

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0.7 linear feet (2 boxes)

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Arthur Bertram Gabel was a professor in the dental school at the University of Pennsylvania and the author of the American Textbook of Operative Dentistry. This collection contains Arthur Bertram Gabel's lecture and research notes. There are four types of notes in this collection; Brazil lecture notes, student lecture notes, professional lecture notes, and research notes, which range in date from 1921 to 1952. The research concerns the "flow of methyl methacrylates" and the lectures cover a wide range of dental topics.

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

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Dana Carleton Munro papers, 1889-1949 (inclusive)

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0.4 linear feet (1 box)

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Dana Carleton Munro (1866-1933) was a celebrated medieval historian and expert on the crusades who studied at Brown University and at the Universities of Strasburg and Freiburg in Germany before returning to the United States to teach history at the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Wisconsin, and Princeton University. Lecture notes from Munro's student days at the Universities of Strasburg and Freiburg are included in the collection as are later letters with editorial criticism of his textbook, The Middle Ages. Also included are some papers of John LaMonte, a professor of medieval history at the University of Pennsylvania.

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

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Silas Weir Mitchell papers, 1850-1928 (bulk) 1850-1928 1788-1949 (inclusive)

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8.5 linear feet and 20 boxes + 1 oversize folder

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Held at: Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia [Contact Us]

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Thomas Chase papers, 1843-1947 (inclusive)

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.75 linear ft. (2 boxes)

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Correspondence, portraits, photographs, clippings, articles, addresses, lecture notes, diary, and miscellaneous papers related to Thomas Chase (1827-1892), his family, and his years at Haverford as professor and president of the College.

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

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Walter Woodburn Hyde papers, 1910-1946 (inclusive)

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1.5 linear feet (2 boxes)

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Walter Woodburn Hyde (1870-1966) was a professor of Greek and ancient history at the University of Pennsylvania from 1910 to 1940. This collection contains lectures and writings, largely from Hyde's time at the University of Pennsylvania, all related to his professional work and interests in Greek and Roman history and religion, and Olympic victor statues.

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

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William Draper Lewis Papers, 1890-1946 (inclusive) 1890-1910 (bulk)

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3.5 cubic feet

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William Draper Lewis graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a LL.B. and Ph.D. In 1896 Lewis appointed Professor of law and Dean of the Law School. This collection is particularly rich for documenting Lewis' early career. His association with the University of Pennsylvania is well represented.

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