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Clement Acton Griscom photograph album, 1887 (inclusive)

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1 volume

Abstract:

A photograph album comprised of portrait photographs from the University of Pennsylvania class of 1887 compiled by Clement Acton Griscom.

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

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Impressions in Japan, Korea, and China, 1909 (inclusive)

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1 volume (+ 5 leaves)

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Volume containing a typescript travel diary entitled Impressions in Japan, Korea and China, spanning six months from February to August 1909. Written by Jessie Randall Barrett who traveled with her with her daughter Kate Helen Barrett.

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

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Random recollections of a year abroad in Europe and Africa, vol. 1 England, 1858 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume (+ 1 leaf, 1 leaflet)

Abstract:

A handwritten diary, by J. H. Slack of Philadelphia. The volume, probably bound by Slack, was written in 1858 and recounted his trip to England in spring an summer of 1856. Slack stated in the preface of the diary " [I] wrote with a double purpose, first as a souvenir of my voyage for my own gratification, and secondly to afford pleasure to my large circle of friends to whom my private journal would be inaccessible."

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