Form: Manuscripts, American -- 20th century - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Malinda E. Beiler Lapp diary, 1917 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: Pocket calendar from the year 1917 containing the daily diary of Malinda E. Beiler Lapp, who was part of the Amish community at Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

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

Norman Freed diaries, 1946-1947 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 volumes
Abstract:: Diaries kept by Norman M. Freed (1919-1994) of Brooklyn, New York. The two small volumes span the years from 1946 to 1947.

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

Clinton C. Cook formulary, approximately 1900 to 1940 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: Volume containing pharmaceutical recipes and remedies spanning the years from approximately 1900 to 1940 written in two hands. The first twenty-three pages are written by pharmacist Clinton C. Cook (1864-1914) and following eleven pages are written by Michael A. Jackson (1887-1955).

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

Mitchell and Day family papers, 1889-1965 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.2 linear feet (1 box)
Abstract:: The Mitchell and Day family papers contain two bound manuscripts, dated between 1889 and 1965, which directly pertain to these prominent Philadelphia families. The first volume is a play written by Langdon Elywn Mitchell, and the second is a family history written by George Valentine Massey II, referencing Kenneth Mackenzie Day and Helena Mary Langdon Mitchell Day as the primary figures of his historical research.

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

History of terpene chemistry, after 1965 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box (13 folders)
Abstract:: Draft of unpublished manuscript on the history of terpene chemistry, probably written after 1965 by Robert F. Kohler.

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

Richard J. Wolfe marbled paper collection, 1982 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box (104 sheets)
Abstract:: A large flat box decorated with marbled paper consisting of 104 sheets of hand-made marbled paper designed and created by Wolfe.

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

Franklin County Press printing samples, 1939-1941 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box (0.2 linear foot)
Abstract:: An oversize scrapbook comprising printing samples of items created by the Franklin County Press. The items were printed from the years 1939 to 1941.

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

William Aiken Kneeland scrapbook, 1897-1904 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box (.12 linear foot)
Abstract:: A scrapbook comprising printing samples created by William Aiken Kneeland. He began his printing business named the Amateur Publishing Company at the age of 12 in 1897 and produced his last printed item in 1904.

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

Agnes Repplier papers, circa 1870-1960 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3.8 linear feet (13 boxes)
Abstract:: Philadelphia-born Agnes Repplier was an essayist and biographer with a writing career that spanned sixty-five years, during which she developed friendships with a number of noted writers, artists, and scholars. The Papers comprise six series: Incoming Correspondence; Outgoing Correspondence; Writings by Agnes Repplier; Biographical Material; Agnes Repplier and Repplier Family Personal Papers; and Memorabilia.

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

Ada Rehan papers, circa 1879-1918 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3 boxes
Abstract:: The collection consists primarily of correspondence addressed to Ada Rehan but also includes some memorabilia, such as an analysis of Katharine in The Taming of the Shrew in Ada Rehan's hand, clippings, dedications, menus and invitations, and programs and playbills.

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

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