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Scrapbook, circa 1850 (inclusive)

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1 box (0.2 linear foot)

Abstract:

A scrapbook created in Gemany by an unnamed person aroung 1850. The scrapbook comprises cut-outs of lithographs and various prints. Several examples of 19th century Scherenschnitte in black silhouette images appear throughout the volume.

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

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Thompson Westcott scrapbooks of Charles Durang's history of Philadelphia theater between the years 1749 and 1855, 1868 (inclusive)

Extent:

2 linear feet (6 volumes)

Abstract:

A native of Philadelphia, Thompson Westcott (1820-1888) was one of the city's leading journalists and historians of his generation. Westcott's scrapbooks consist of the complete series of the 267 chapters of Charles Durang's history of theater in Philadelphia between the years 1749 and 1855, published as weekly installments in the Sunday Dispatch from 1854 to 1863. Including page numbers, indexes, and lists of illustrations, the six volumes (available to be viewed online) are interleaved with images of theaters and portraits of famous actors and artists, as well as with personal correspondence, playbills, and additional clippings on theatrical subject.

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

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Scrapbook of a journey to India, Burma, and Sri Lanka, 1906 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

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Scrapbook kept from by an unknown person from a 1906 trip to India, Burma, and Sri Lanka. Contains handwritten descriptions and postcards pasted in the volume.

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

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Louisa K. Berry Hartley scrapbook, 1863 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

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This volume comprises the scrapbook of images, clippings, and memorabilia created by Louisa K. Berry Hartley in 1863.

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

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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.

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

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Marian Anderson supplementary papers, circa 1916-2007 (inclusive)

Extent:

48 boxes

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Papers supplementing the Marian Anderson Papers, comprising correspondence (general and fan mail); business correspondence, records and contracts; manuscript and typescript biographical materials; some materials belonging to her sisters Alyse Anderson and Ethel DePreist, her mother Anna D. Anderson, and her husband, Orpheus H. Fisher; Anderson's notes, journals, calendars, and financial documents; correspondence and memorabilia from James DePreist; programs and publicity materials; clippings; awards and tributes; and memorabilia.

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

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Marieluise and Martin Christadler scrapbook on Philadelphia, 1965 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.08 linear feet (1 box)

Abstract:

Martin and Marieluise Christadler, fellowship holders in American studies under the American Council of Learned Societies, spent a year in Philadelphia in 1965. They created a scrapbook documenting the history of Philadelphia and their experience during their stay in the city.

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

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Coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra scrapbook, 1902 may-august (inclusive)

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0.08 linear feet

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King Edward VII (1841-1910) was crowned king in a grand celebration on August 9, 1902. This scrapbook documents the planning for and the coronation of King Edward VII and his wife Queen Alexandra, which took place at Westminster Abbey.

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

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Wesley Paul Foreman Collection on Army Special Training Program

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This collection contains documents created and assembled by Wesley Paul Foreman's time at Lehigh as part of the Army Specialized Training Program which was active from 1943 to 1944 on campus conducted research related to the Manhattan Project.

Held at: Lehigh University Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Streetlights named distinctive scrapbook, undated

Extent:

1 linear feet (1 booklet; 7 pages)

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Held at: Science History Institute Archives [Contact Us]