Philadelphia Area Archives

Start Over Form Manuscripts, American -- 18th century

John Ewing notebooks on astronomy and physics, 1784-1796 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3 volume (+ 7 leaves)
Abstract:: Three volumes comprising the notebooks of John Ewing spanning the years from 1784 to 1796.

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

Caspar Wistar lectures on chemistry, circa 1790 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume comprising undated manuscript notes on chemistry kept by Christopher Heydrick, circa 1790.

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

Benjamin Franklin papers, 1705-1788 (inclusive)

Extent:: 872 items
Abstract:: Correspondence and documents, 1705-1788, primarily relating to Franklin's stay in France during the American Revolution and his role in the negotiations between France and the Continental Congress.

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

Arnold and Deanne Kaplan collection of Americana, 1764-ca. 1900 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2.125 linear feet (6 boxes, 2 volumes, and 1 oversized folder.)
Abstract:: The Kaplan collection of Americana consists of account books, ciphering books, diaries, letter books, penmanship notebooks, and recipe books. There are also a selection of photographs from the educational department of the Philadelphia Commercial Museum.

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