Repository: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts / Form: Poetry - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Emerson Bennett's Dollar Monthly, 1860 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: Emerson Bennett's Dollar Monthly was a monthly magazine of literature and fashion published in Philadelphia in 1860. The magazine was edited by the prolific author of westerns and romance novels Emerson Bennett with John T. Hamelin. After the initial year of publication Bennett withdrew from his editorial duties, and Hamelin remained as the editor of the newly named American Dollar Monthly. This collection consists of volume 1 of Emerson Bennett's Dollar Monthly bound in a single volume, dating from January to December of 1860. The magazine contains short stories, poems, articles, illustrated plates, cartoons, needle and fancy-work patterns, and regular columns. This volume contains a long serialized piece by Bennett, The Mountain Lily; or, Adventures in the Wilderness: A Companion to "Prairie Flower", which appears in every issue. Other stories and poems by Bennett and Hamelin appear, as well as by writers Wesley Bradshaw, S. Annie Frost, Lavinia S. Goodwin, Marie T. Hamelin, Belle...(see more)

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M. Alice Mason commonplace book, circa 1897 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume comprising excerpts from works regarding exercises of the body to enhance stage performance, acting, expression, and elocution. M. Alice Mason probably compiled the items in the volume around 1890.

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Catharine Gould scrapbook, circa 1788-1829 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 1 leaf)
Abstract:: Scrapbook created by Catharine Gould spanning the years from circa 1788-1829 comprised of carefully arranged clippings, images and collages.

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Cuaderno o coleccion de versos, 1838 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume of Spanish verses and songs compiled by DeWitt in August 1838 while his was living in Guatemala.

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Marion Dexter Learned papers, circa 1885-1913 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3 boxes
Abstract:: Miscellaneous papers of Marion Dexter Learned related to his scholarly work and academic career. Most of the items, including manuscript fragments, notes, and research materials, pertain to an unfinished scholarly project in which Learned sought to illuminate the literary evolution of the Wilhelm Tell legend and ballad, from its beginnings to the publication of a version of the ballad in Philadelphia in 1768 by the German-born printer Heinrich Miller. Other items in the collection include miscellaneous correspondence; two personal documents of Learned from graduate study in Leipzig, Germany; print copies of two speeches by him; and miscellaneous research materials and publications collected by him.

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John Riley Marsh commonplace book, 1829 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 1 photograph)
Abstract:: Commonplace book consisting of poems and songs kept by John Riley Marsh of Alvaston, Grange, Alvaston, Derbyshire, England written in 1829.

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Ethelwyn Dithridge Hotaling diary, 1912 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: This volume contains the diary of Ethelwyn Dithridge's 1912 summer travels throughout the United States from the East Coast to California. The diary spans three months from June to August. Dithridge described travleing with teaching colleague Amy Halfpenny and later with her mother Harriet Dithridge.

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Natur-Symphonie: Ein Gedicht in Prosa (Nach dem Character der IX. Symphonie von L. v. Beethoven) Friedericke Ptak gewidemet, 1888 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume containing a prose poem written by Dr. Kyri entitled Natur-Symphonie. The poem was inspired by Beethoven's 9th symphony.

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Commonplace book, circa 1805-1820 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume containing excerpts and quotations of various authors compiled anonomously in England between the years 1805 to 1820.

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Vincas Maciunas collection of Lithuanian authors' manuscripts, circa 1970s (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.8 linear_foot (2 boxes)
Abstract:: Vincas Maciunas (1909-2003) was a Lithuanian-born author and specialist in Lithuanian literature. This collection contains manuscripts of prose and poetry manuscripts which he appears to have collected from a number of 20th century Lithuanian authors including: Kazys Almenas, Pulgis Andruisis, Kazimieras Barenas, Aloyzas Baronas, Kazys Bradunas, Liudas Dovydenas, Atanas Gustaitis, Jurgis Jankus, Kleopas Jurgelionis, Marius Katiliskis, Henrikas Nagys, Alfonsas Nyka-Niliunas, Petronele Orintaite, Kostas Ostrauskas, Henrikas Radauskas, Mykolas Vaitkis, Vidunas, and Leonardas Zitkevieius.

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