Repository: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts / Online Content: Not Available / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1850">1850</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1899">1899</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Logbook of the ship Henry Grinnell, 1855-1856 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A logbook by an unnamed sailor aboard the ship Henry Grinnell written from August 13, 1855 to August 9, 1856. The Henry Grinnell sailed from Marseilles to the Bay of Bengal.

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

Collection of American autograph albums, 1873-1940 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box (7 volumes)
Abstract:: A collection comprising seven American autograph albums spanning the years from 1873 to 1940.

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Album of British mosses, 1854-1873 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (2 folders)
Abstract:: An album of 101 leaves containing a herbarium of British mosses with collected botanical specimens spanning the years from 1854 to 1870.

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2nd Highlanders Light Infantry photograph album of India, 1889-1894 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.08 linear feet (1 volume)
Abstract:: This album contains 68 12 x 8 inch photographs of India and the 2nd Highland Light Infantry (74th Highlanders) in the late 19th century. About one third of the photos are of the regiment and the rest are photos of India (mostly Shimla, Calcutta, Cherat, and Lucknow).

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Henrietta Pfaelzer theater and music scrapbook, 1892-1896 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.08 linear feet (1 volume)
Abstract:: Henrietta Pfaelzer (1878-1974) was a Philadelphian who married Horace Stern, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania from 1952 to 1956. This scrapbook, which pre-dates her marriage, dates from 1892 to 1896 and includes playbills, photographs of actors, and newspaper clippings about theater in Philadelphia.

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Francis Howard Williams papers, 1880-1909 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.2 linear_foot (1 box and 1 oversized folder)
Abstract:: Francis Howard Williams (1844-1922) was a Philadelphia literary critic and author whose works were featured in publications such as The Atlantic Monthly, Harper's Weekly, Lippincott's Magazine, and The Independent. He was the known friend of several literary greats including Walt Whitman, Louisa May Alcott, and George W. Cable and was part of a large circle of contemporary poets, writers, editors, and publishers of the time period. The collection includes letters to Williams, writings, and ephemera.

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

Beasley family papers, 1802-1929 (inclusive) 1822-1899 (bulk)

Extent:: 0.8 linear_foot (2 boxes)
Abstract:: The Beasley family papers are comprised largely of documents relating to three generations of Beasleys who lived in the vicinity of Philadelphia in the nineteenth century: Frederick Beasley (1777-1845), Frederick Williamson Beasley (1808-1878), and Frederick Williamson Beasley, Jr. (1845-1873). The collection includes letters, certificates, published works of the Beasleys, memorabilia from the University of Pennsylvania, guidebooks to the city of Philadelphia, and auction catalogues relating to the interests of the Beasley and Bancker families. The collection includes items with dates ranging from 1802 to 1929, with the bulk of the material falling between 1822 and 1899.

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

William A. Capon papers, 1887-1900 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.2 linear_foot (1 box)
Abstract:: William Albert Capon (1860-1947) was a dentist, professor, and writer. His papers include student lecture notes from his education at Philadelphia Dental College and dental records from the practice of W. A. Capon, D.D.S., in Philadelphia between 1887 and 1900.

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

Charles Frost correspondence relating to his Comprehensive Calendar, 1883-1896 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.2 linear feet (1 box)
Abstract:: Charles W. Frost (1848-1939) was an advertising agent in Philadelphia who published a Comprehensive Calendar (a 250-year calendar beginning in 1753 and ending in 2002). This collection contains letters largely addressed to Frost relating almost exclusively to the perpetual calendar.

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

Percy David Hedderwick papers relating to printing press inventions, 1864-1905 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.2 linear feet (1 box and two oversized folders)
Abstract:: Percy David Hedderwick (1849-1920) was a Scottish engineer and inventor who patented an advanced rotary printing press in 1870 in addition to holding patents No. 1581 and 1958 for improvements to printing machinery such as automatic stopping and an apparatus for counting paper in the machines. This collection documents his efforts to patent his inventions and introduce them into the market.

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

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