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Emily Grace Solis-Cohen Scrapbook, 1887-1899 (inclusive)

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0.2 linear feet (1 box)

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Held at: Temple University Libraries: Special Collections Research Center [Contact Us]

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Aspero family collection of World War II ephemera, circa 1941-1945 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.2 linear feet (1 box)

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The Aspero family collection of World War II ephemera documents the living conditions and the deprivations endured by the Asperos and other American families during the world conflict. The collection includes rationing books and stamps, informational materials, and greeting cards from two members of the family, who served in the military during the war.

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

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Printer's sample book, circa 1876-1920 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 box(es) (.25 linear foot)

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A small collection of a Philadelphia printer's samples comprising one volume, two folders, and a small box. The printed samples span the years from approximately 1876 to 1920.

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

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Sir Richard Harington papers, 1891-1912 (inclusive) 1911-1912 (bulk)

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0.2 linear feet (1 box)

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The materials in this collection almost entirely center around the 1911 Delhi Durbar, to which Sir Richard Harington and his wife, Lady Selina Harington, were invited. It contains informational materials related to the Durbar and Delhi, postcards, and photographs of the Haringtons, along with some limited peripheral ephemera.

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

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Material Text collection, 15th-21st century (bulk 1900-2010) (inclusive)

Extent:

11.5 linear feet (49 boxes)

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The Material Text collection consists of objects related to the history of the book and the physical processes involved in book production. This "collection" is an artificial one as it has been assembled by Kislak Center curators from many sources and will continue growing with new additions. The main purpose in aggregating these objects in one physical collection is to allow their use in teaching the history of printing and the book.

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

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Locust Club of Philadelphia Records, 1920-1999 (inclusive)

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7.25 linear feet (11 boxes + 3 map folders)

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Held at: Temple University Libraries: Special Collections Research Center [Contact Us]

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Hebrew Education Society of Philadelphia (Pa.) Records, 1834-1952 (inclusive)

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0.8 linear feet (2 boxes + 1 map folder)

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Held at: Temple University Libraries: Special Collections Research Center [Contact Us]

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Bailey, Banks & Biddle Company (Philadelphia, Pa.) Embossing and Engraving Sample Book, 1880-1915 (inclusive)

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0.2 linear feet (1 box)

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Held at: Temple University Libraries: Special Collections Research Center [Contact Us]

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Philadelphia Trail Club Records, 1927, 1931-2023 (inclusive)

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5 linear feet (4 boxes), 1.77 gigabytes (1062 files), and 1 archived websites

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Held at: Temple University Libraries: Special Collections Research Center [Contact Us]

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Estelle Marie Soffin Parody of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and Soffin Family Photographs, 1902-1925 (inclusive)

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0.1 linear feet (1 folder)

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Held at: Temple University Libraries: Special Collections Research Center [Contact Us]