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Benjamin S. Stivers commonplace book, 1836-1844 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

A volume with worn covers consisting of poems and prose by Benjamin S. Stivers spanning the years from 1836 to 1843.

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

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Alexander Henry Wylie diary, 1832-1833 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume (+ 2 leaves)

Abstract:

Volume containing the travel diary of Alexander Henry Wylie's journies through Europe and Havana, Cuba. The diary spans the years from 1832 to 1833.

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

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Dr. William Gibson Arlington Bonwill poems, 1899 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.2 linear feet (1 box)

Abstract:

Dr. William Gibson Arlington Bonwill (1833-1899) was a dental surgeon, an inventor, a teacher, an artist, and a writer. This collection consists of two volumes compiled in 1899 of Bonwill's poems written between 1889 and 1899. These poems are annotated and cover a wide range of subjects, including dentistry, the seasons, religion, love and women, time and age, and emotion.

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

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Poesias de diversos authores: extrahidas do Jornal o Trovador, 1857 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

A volume comprising poems copied and compiled from the literary newspaper O Trovador published in Lisbon, Portugal by João Luiz da Guerra Santos in 1857.

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

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Choice collection of epitaphs, epigrams, and curious poems: collected with much taste from the best sources, by Thos. Moir, 1816 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

Volume containing a collection of eptiaphs, epigrams and poems compiled by Thomas Moir.

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

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Walter Hart Blumenthal papers, 1899-1965 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.2 linear feet (1 box and 1 oversized folder)

Abstract:

This collection contains some papers of the Jewish American scholar, writer and editor, Walter Hart Blumenthal (1883-1969). Although composed primarily of Blumenthal's short stories and poetry, the collection includes one scholarly article published in 1960, titled "Spurious Shakespeare Portraiture" with some accompanying research materials. In 1965 Blumenthal compiled his poetry into the typescript of "Exit Laughing" and his short stories into "Perspectives: Stories of This Brief Tenement Wherein the Spirit Dwells", both ultimately unpublished.

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

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Commonplace book, 1823-1826 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

Commonplace book spanning the years from 1823 to 1826 in a neat calligraphic hand comprised of copied poems, information on science and history, and drawings in pencil and ink.

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