Philadelphia Area Archives

Start Over People Einstein, Albert, 1879-1955

Letter from Robert Oppenheimer, 1955

Extent:: 0.10 linear feet (1 folder)
Abstract:

Held at: Science History Institute Archives [Contact Us]

Historical manuscripts collection, 1775-1885 (bulk) 1347-1969 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.5 linear feet
Abstract:: This is a varied collection of historical manuscripts obtained by the Free Library of Philadelphia over the course of its history. The collection dates from 1347 to 1969 and is primarily an autograph collection. The collection includes American, British, and European materials; the majority of the items are American. There are typewritten transcriptions of some of the letters in the collection.

Held at: Free Library of Philadelphia: Rare Book Department [Contact Us]

Witco Stamp Collection, 1910-1983 (inclusive)

Extent:: 340 sheets (7 boxes)
Abstract:: A collection of international postage stamps and philatelic material depicting various aspects of chemistry and related sciences.

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Otto Theodor Benfey Chemistry Stamps Collection, 1976-1996 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear feet (1 folder.)
Abstract:: A collection of stamps related to the field of chemistry collected by German chemist and historian of science Otto Theodor Benfey.

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