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Arnold and Deanne Kaplan collection of Americana, 1764-ca. 1900 (inclusive)

Extent:

2.125 linear feet (6 boxes, 2 volumes, and 1 oversized folder.)

Abstract:

The Kaplan collection of Americana consists of account books, ciphering books, diaries, letter books, penmanship notebooks, and recipe books. There are also a selection of photographs from the educational department of the Philadelphia Commercial Museum.

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

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French Hebrew grammar and dictionary, 1882 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

A volume comprising a French grammar and dictionary on the study of Hebrew created by the Bibliotheque de la Résidence des Jésuites de Rouen in 1882.

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

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General principles of mensuration, or the investigation of areas, circa 1750-1800 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

A volume consisting of mathematical instructional texts with formulas, problems, and diagrams written between 1750 and 1800.

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

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Book of French songs, circa 1904-1914 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

A volume of seventy handwritten French songs along with drawings spanning from circa 1904 to 1914.

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

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Edgar Fahs Smith papers, circa 1870-1940 (inclusive)

Extent:

110 boxes

Abstract:

The papers comprise Smith's personal and business correspondence, including exchanges with the United States Army Chemical Warfare Service regarding the use of chemical weapons in World War I; notebooks of his chemical research; bound lectures from his teaching; biographical material; personal photographs; pamphlets written by Smith; memorabilia that includes awards and certificates; and clippings. The bulk of the correspondence with Smith runs from 1877 until his death in 1928; correspondence dated after 1928 is addressed to his widow, Margie A. Smith.

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

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British India photograph album, circa 1930-1935 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.08 linear feet (1 volume)

Abstract:

This photograph album was probably created by a British subject traveling (or possibly living) in Karachi, in what is now Pakistan. For the most part, these beautiful photographs which were carefully mounted and captioned appear to be travel photographs, although the time frame of the album, dating from 1930 to 1935, indicates the photographer and compiler was in the country for longer than a mere visit. The album appears to cover areas of what is now Pakistan and northern India, with a focus on Karachi, Port Said, Sandspit, New Delhi, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Seringapatam, and Sivasamudram. Photographs focus largely on urban and scenic vistas, but the photographer also documents the people of India.

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

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Edwin Tyler Darby dental records and lecture notes, 1869-1887, undated (inclusive)

Extent:

0.4 linear feet (3 volumes)

Abstract:

Dr. Edwin Tyler Darby (1845-1929) was a prominent Philadelphia dentist and professor at the University of Pennsylvania Dental School. This collection contains two books of dental records kept by Dr. Edwin Tyler Darby from 1869 to 1887 as well as a bound set of Dr. Darby's notes for lectures delivered at the Dental School of the University of Pennsylvania (undated).

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

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Christian missionary work in Bengal and Orissa photograph album, circa 1900-1911 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.08 linear feet (1 volume)

Abstract:

This collection is composed of one volume of photos taken in India in the first decade of the 20th century. A majority of the photographs are of groups of individuals, which includes members of the mission, members of the Eurasian Boarding School, children in the boys' and the girls' orphanages, school children in general, and of the various instructors and reverends.

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

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Rod McKuen Miss America Pageant judge's binder, 1982 (inclusive)

Extent:

2 boxes

Abstract:

A three-ring binder supplied to Rod McKuen as one of the judges for the 1982 Miss America Pageant. The contents of the binder provides an inside look at judge's evaluations of the Miss America contestants. Annotations with McKuen's opinions and criticisms are written on the biographical sheet for each contestant and on the judge's work sheets.

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

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Gilchrist Family papers, circa 1823-1939 (inclusive)

Extent:

2 boxes

Abstract:

A small but interesting collection of letters and the diaries of Grace Gilchrist Frend from 1907 to 1939. Family members include Anne Burrows Gilchrist, wife of Alexander Gilchrist and mother of Percy Carlyle Gilchrist (scientist/engineer), Beatrice Carwardine Gilchrist (physician who committed suicide), Herbert Harlakenden Gilchrist (painter who also committed suicide later in life), and Grace Gilchrist Frend (would-be singer). The family were intimates of Thomas Carlyle and many pre-Raphaelite painters. Anne was a champion of Walt Whitman; Alexander researched the life of William Blake (a posthumous publication compiled by Anne).

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