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Penn Law School Prints & Photograph Collection, 1950s-1990s (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.3 linear feet
Abstract:: Photographs and other images documenting faculty, students, alumni events, and construction at Penn Law School from the 1950s through the 1990s.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Biddle Law Library [Contact Us]

C. Willis Edgerton papers, Undated.

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (3 folders)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the correspondence, photographs, and manuscripts collected by C. Willis Edgerton.

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

Garrett family genealogical records, Undated.

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (3 folders)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the Garrett family genealogial records, and includes manuscripts concerning family history, research notes, and photographs of family members.

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

Razmak Brigade photograph album, 1930s (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear feet (1 box)
Abstract:: This photograph album, created by an unidentified British soldier, contains pictures from the Razmak Brigade (located along the North West Frontier of India, near Afghanistan) during the 1930s, likely during the Waziristan campaign. The album documents the wartime realities and daily life of the soldiers and locals in the region.

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

Dr. Daniel and Eleanor Albert collection of ophthalmology material, 1596-2000, undated (bulk: 1785-1925) (inclusive)

Extent:: 5.25 linear feet (20 boxes)
Abstract:: The Dr. Daniel and Eleanor Albert collection of ophthalmology material (1596-2000, undated) presents the historical transformations of eye care and ocular medicine, with a particular emphasis on the field in the nineteenth century. While the majority of materials in this collection relate to ophthalmology, some pertain more broadly to medicine or to American history. In addition to the historical medical documents, this collection includes dozens of pairs of antique spectacles and over one hundred ophthalmoscopes.

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

Two months tour Jubbulpore to Rwalpindi by train, then by road to Kashmir via the Banihal Pass tunnel, returning through Rampur and Domel to Murree and Pindi, then aboard the train for Jubbulpore again, 1932 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 book (0.2 linear foot)
Abstract:: A photograph album created by a unnamed English woman on her trip through the Vale of Kashmir in 1932.

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

A. Price Dillont papers, circa 1850s-1945 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3.75 linear feet (5 boxes)
Abstract:: A. Price Dillont (1871-1933) was a printer who worked for paper companies in New York City and state from the 1890s through the 1920s. This collection documents his work in the paper and print industry as well as his family through correspondence; art and advertising work; patent documents; scrapbooks, sample books of blotters, felt, paper, and printing techniques; publications containing and/or relating to his work; and family papers, ephemera, and photographs.

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

David Mendelssohn papers relating to World War II, 1941-1950s, 1975 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.2 linear_foot (one box)
Abstract:: David Mendelssohn (1915-1999) was a Jewish-American soldier during World War II. This collection documents in a limited way his service during World War II, from his draft to his honorable discharge.

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

Batsheva Dance Company photographs, circa 1964-1970s (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.2 linear_foot (1 box)
Abstract:: Batsheva Dance Company, founded in 1964, is a dance ensemble based in Tel Aviv, Israel. This collection consists of black and white photographs of twelve performances by the Batsheva Dance Company. None of the photographs are dated, but the photographs were probably taken from the foundation of the Company through the 1970s.

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

Album of cartes de visites of Rome , circa 1900 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: Album compiled by Craig Dorsey Ritchie consisting of 47 silver-gelatin prints depicting Rome, Italy.

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

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