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Madalon Amenta papers, 1928-2015

Extent:
7.0 cubic feet
Abstract:
Madalon Amenta is a leader in hospice care and practice. She found the Pennsylvania Hospice Network, be a founding member of the Hospice Nurse Association, and was active in many other organizations, including the (then) National Hospice Organization. These papers document Amenta’s research, consultative and speaking engagements, and her involvement with professional organizations.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Barbara Bates Center for the Study of The History of Nursing [Contact Us]

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Jonathan Bean papers, 2016, 2016

Extent:
0.92 linear feet
Abstract:
This collection comprises promotional materials created by Bean for the book, Real Cowboys by Kate Hoefler.

Held at: Free Library of Philadelphia: Children's Literature Research Collection [Contact Us]

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Mônica Carnesi papers, 2015-2017, 2015-2017

Extent:
5.0 linear feet
Abstract:
This collection contains the artwork and ephemera of children's author/illustrator Mônica Carnesi.

Held at: Free Library of Philadelphia: Children's Literature Research Collection [Contact Us]

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Lauren Castillo illustrations, 2016, 2016

Extent:
2.8 linear feet
Abstract:
This collection of original artwork was created by Lauren Castillo for the Free Library of Philadelphia's Summer Reading 2016 kick-off event.

Held at: Free Library of Philadelphia: Children's Literature Research Collection [Contact Us]

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Isabel Roxas illustrations, 2016-2017, 2016-2017

Extent:
2.0 linear feet
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This collection consists of self-published zines, marketing materials, and posters created by illustrator Isabel Roxas.

Held at: Free Library of Philadelphia: Children's Literature Research Collection [Contact Us]

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Jack Van Alstyne collection, 1950s-2016

Extent:
1 linear feet ((2 document boxes))
Abstract:
Jack Van Alstyne, born ca. 1938, known to his gay friends as "Cheezit," was the son of Howard C. Van Alstyne and Marion G. Fox Van Alstyne. He lived in Camden, NJ for much of his life. His collection includes a scrapbook of Philadelphia and New Jersey gay life of the 1960s through 1980s; grouping of ca. 75 photographs of Philadelphia and New Jersey drag queens and gay men, owned by John Brown, known as Marilyn; photographs taken by Alstyne of gay men in Rittenhouse Square, summer of 1953; and a montage of "The Follies of 1967: A Reunion," drawn by Ron Gillam; and further photographs of drag queens and gay men from Van Alstyne.

Held at: John J. Wilcox, Jr. LGBT Archives, William Way LGBT Community Center [Contact Us]

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Gloria Casarez papers, 1987-2015 (inclusive)

Extent:
5 linear feet ((3 document boxes, 3 flat boxes, 3 record cartons))
Abstract:
Gloria Casarez (1971-2014) was a prominent community activist and civic leader in the LGBTQ community in Philadelphia. The Gloria Casarez papers are made up of materials produced, collected, and saved by Casarez over the course of her professional career. They are arranged into seven series: 1) Empty the Shelters, 2) Kensington Welfare Rights Union, 3) GALAEI, 4) Miscellaneous, 5) News media, 6) Trophies, awards, and artifacts, and 7) Oversize graphics.

Held at: John J. Wilcox, Jr. LGBT Archives, William Way LGBT Community Center [Contact Us]

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