Record Source: University of Pennsylvania / Language: English / Year: <span class="single" data-blrl-single="1849">1849</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Scrapbook regarding Charles Lamb and his circle, 1825-1895 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.08 linear feet (1 volume)
Abstract:: This volume contains London-based newspaper clippings of literary reviews as well as a few music reviews and poems dating between 1825 and 1895 regarding Charles Lamb and his literary circle.

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

M. A. Inglis recipe book, 1833-1866 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume containing the culinary recipes of M. A. Inglis, probably of England spanning the years 1833 to 1866. There are a few recipes for prescriptions, toiletries, and household items.

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

Quarterly returns as disbursing agent & as collector of customs: also emolument accounts quarterly to secretary of treasury and commissioner of customs, also annual statement to the 1st comptroller of the treasury, list of public property annually to the 1st comptroller, 1849-1853 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume of accouting records kept by Nathaniel G. Marshall (1812-1882) during his position as collector of customs for the Port of York, Maine spanning the years from 1849 to 1853.

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

Henry H. Kelley recipe book, 1840-1875 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 27 leaves)
Abstract:: This volume contains a collection of pharmaceutical formulas and recipes compiled and written by druggist and chemist Henry H. Kelley spanning the years from 1840 to 1875.

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

Joseph Gilbert recipe book, 1812-1863 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 2 leaves)
Abstract:: A volume comprised of culinary and medicinal recipes, weights and measurements, directions for making an ice house, and geography. The volume was written by Joseph and Ellen Gilbert of Derbyshire, England and spans the years from 1812 to 1863.

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

Thomas Sovereign Gates, Sr. scrapbooks, 1835-1951 (inclusive) 1927-1948 (bulk)

Extent:: 10.6 linear feet (13 boxes)
Abstract:: Thomas Sovereign Gates, Sr. (1873-1948), a Philadelphia native and University of Pennsylvania alumnus, served as the first president of the University of Pennsylvania from 1930 to 1944. The collections consists of 36 volumes of scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings, programs, and ephemera, largely dating from the years immediately preceding Gates' presidency at the University of Pennsylvania through his death in 1948.

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

Anna M. Leslie autograph album, 1843-1849 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: Autograph album kept by Anna M. Leslie, who lived in the Philadelphia area.

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

John L. Stewart papers, 1806-1927 (inclusive) 1890-1927 (bulk)

Extent:: 0.7 linear feet (2 boxes)
Abstract:: This collection contains the papers of John L. Stewart, an educator and Public Service Commissioner for the state of Pennsylvania. Ranging in date from 1890 to 1927 (with one 1806 newspaper) these letters, newspaper clippings, notes and pamphlets outline the progression of Stewart's career from principal of the Northeast Manual Training School to professor at, and eventually president of, Lehigh University. Documents concerning a 1926 Pennsylvania Supreme Court case that questioned legality of Stewart's position on the Public Service Commission are included in this collection, as are many letters of condolence received by Stewart's wife upon his death.

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

Henry Charles Lea papers, circa 1830-1935 (inclusive)

Extent:: 203 boxes
Abstract:: Henry Charles Lea, a historian of medieval Europe, wrote extensively on the institutional and legal history of the Catholic Church. The Papers comprise: General Correspondence; Henry Charles Lea Library Correspondence; Henry Charles Lea Library History, Inventories, and Catalogues; Historical Writings: Books; Historical Writings: Articles and Miscellaneous; Reviews; Political Writings; Newspaper Clippings; Writings: Poetry and Translations; Scientific Work; Juvenilia; Memorabilia and Family Papers; and Oversize.

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

Jesse C. Green papers, 1836-1859 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.2 linear_foot (1 box)
Abstract:: Dr. Jesse C. Green, D.D.S. (1817-1920) was a teacher and dentist in West Chester, PA. His account book, along with papers originally laid into the volume, documents his personal and professional life from 1836 to 1859.

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

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