Language: French / Year: <span class="single" data-blrl-single="1892">1892</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

French Benevolent Society of Philadelphia records, 1804-1977

Extent:: 12.3 linear feet (; 29 boxes)
Abstract:: The French Benevolent Society was founded in Philadelphia in 1793. The society serves indigents of French descent and provides scholarships to local students of French extraction. The records include minutes, correspondence, financial and membership records, case files, histories, and uncataloged photographs.

Held at: Historical Society of Pennsylvania [Contact Us]

"Fast Blues, Suitable for Dyeing Silk and Wool Without the Use of Spirit" Circular, 1890s (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.10 linear feet (1 folder)
Abstract:: This is a sheet of dyeing instructions in English, French, and German which was printed by Brooke, Simpson & Spiller.

Held at: Science History Institute Archives [Contact Us]

Charles Morice papers, 1862-1970 (inclusive)

Extent:: 9.0 boxes
Abstract:: Charles Morice was a prolific spokesman for the Symbolist movement. He was at times a poet, playwright, shipping clerk, literary critic, professor of literature, and lecturer. He collaborated in the founding of Mercure de France, the “organ of the purest Symbolism.” He attended Stéphene Maliarmé’a “Tuesdays,” weekly social gatherings of Symbolist writers and painters. While writing for Le Matin he was assigned to cover the death penalty debate. He corresponded with many famous artists on their thoughts on the death penalty. He also collaborated with the painter Paul Gauguin on his book Noa Noa, and with Auguste Rodin on his book Les Cathedrals des France. Morice wrote and had several unfinished manuscripts when he died on March 18, 1919. The collection of Morice’s papers comprises nine boxes and sixteen volumes. The collection is divided into printed material, his journals and notebooks which were called Petite...(see more)

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

Miscellaneous Tickets, 1889-1893 (inclusive)

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: Four tickets for the Easton Delaware Bridge Lottery," A. R. Haines store, the Exposition Universelle, and the World's Columbian Exposition.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Fraga and Peña Collection of the Ocampo Family, 1890s-1979 (inclusive) 1930-1979 (bulk)

Extent:: 3 boxes
Abstract:: Author Victoria Ocampo (1890-1979) was founder (1931) and editor of the magazine SUR, an important literary magazine published in Buenos Aires. The collection consists primarily of Ocampo family correspondence, particularly that of the sisters Victoria and Angelica Ocampo.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Georges Florovsky Papers, 1950-1969 (bulk) 1892-1986 (inclusive)

Extent:: 88 boxes and 42.6 linear feet
Abstract:: The Georges Florovsky Papers consists of works, correspondence, documents, photographs, and memorabilia of clergyman, teacher and author, Georges Florovsky.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

University of Pennsylvania Dental Medicine Library miscellaneous manuscripts, 1841-1995 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.04 linear feet (3 boxes)
Abstract:: This material comprised part of the Dental Library's historical collection. It contains material on the history of the Thomas W. Evans Museum and Dental Institute School of Dentistry University of Pennsylvania, the profession of dentistry, and biographical information on dentist Thomas W. Evans.

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

Saqui de Sannes Family Correspondence, 1756-1920 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 boxes and 0.8 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of professional and personal correspondence of an aristocratic family from Provence. Most of the letters date from 1756 to 1848 and illustrate how the family negotiated its place during France's Revolutionary era.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Alexina and Marcel Duchamp Papers, circa 1886-1990, undated (inclusive)

Extent:: 18 linear feet
Abstract:: The Alexina and Marcel Duchamp Papers are comprised of some personal papers of Marcel Duchamp as well as published material documenting the artist and his work that were compiled and organized by his widow, Alexina Duchamp. The collection is comprised of approximately 800 personal photographs; a small portion of Duchamp's correspondence; his lecture notes and transcripts; vital records; transcripts of several interviews with Duchamp; and published material concerning the artist.

Held at: Philadelphia Museum of Art Archives [Contact Us]

Fiske Kimball Papers, 1874-1957, undated (inclusive)

Extent:: 101 linear feet
Abstract:: The Fiske Kimball Papers document the myriad interests and tireless professional pursuits of architect, scholar and museum director Fiske Kimball (1888-1955). The papers include professional and personal correspondence; architectural drawings; manuscript, typescript, and printed versions of articles, books, and reviews; photographs, including some personal snapshots and portraits of Kimball and his family; and research and reference material, particularly notes and clippings.

Held at: Philadelphia Museum of Art Archives [Contact Us]

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