Record Source: University of Pennsylvania / Subject: Voyages and travels - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Ethelwyn Dithridge Hotaling diary, 1912 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: This volume contains the diary of Ethelwyn Dithridge's 1912 summer travels throughout the United States from the East Coast to California. The diary spans three months from June to August. Dithridge described travleing with teaching colleague Amy Halfpenny and later with her mother Harriet Dithridge.

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

Grace C. Nye diary, 1870 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: Travel diary of Grace C. Nye written during her tour of Italy and Germany from January to May 1870.

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James Adam diary, 1857-1863 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 volumes
Abstract:: Diary comprising two volumes spanning the years from 1857 to 1863 written by James Adam, a 19th century psychiatrist. Volume 1 contains Adam's descriptions his journey from Scotland to India as a medical officer. Volume 2 has Adam's sporadic entries describing his arrival and work at Bethnal House Asylum with Dr. Ritchie. and Dr. Miller.

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Diary of my trip to India, 1885-1886 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume comprising the diary of J. C. probably from Blanefield, Scotland. The diary records a journey to India and Myanmar with a stop in Egypt spanning five months from November 1885 to April 1886.

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Elizabeth R. F. Parrack photograph album, 1938 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 volumes
Abstract:: A small collection of materials created by Elizabeth R. F. Parrack comprising one oblong photograph album, a copied typescript itinerary, and one folded world map.

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Richard Cooper journal on the ship Henry Dundas, 1801-1802 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A parchment covered volume containing the journal of midshipman Richard Cooper on board the Henry Dundas dating from February 1801 to August 1802.

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Ernest Rudolph Gunther photograph album of India, 1895-1896 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.08 linear feet (1 volume)
Abstract:: This collection is composed of a photograph album containing photographs of various regions of India. The cover lists the following dates and cities: 1895-1896, Bombay, Ahmedabad, Jeypore, Amber, Delhi, Agra, Fatipur, Benares, Calcutta, Darjeeling and Madras. A few of the photos capture individuals participating in events such as the tiger hunt or the elephant ride but the majority of the photographs are of landscapes. Most of the photos are large (around 7x10 inches) and are of high artistic quality. Some of the photographs are labelled but most are not. The bookplate on the first page indicates the album was at least owned, and probably compiled, by Ernest Rudolph Gunther.

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Kulu and Kashmir travel photograph album, 1918-1919 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.08 linear feet (1 volume)
Abstract:: This collection captures what is likely a vacation of a British couple with their dog and at least one staff person through the region of Kulu and Kashmir from 1918 to 1919.

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General Motors Overseas R-3-A plant in India photograph album, 1944-1945 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.08 linear feet (1 volume)
Abstract:: This photograph album documents a General Motors plant in Calcutta from 1944 to 1945 and the activities of the creator while in India.

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India and England photograph album, 1927-1942 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear_foot (1 volume and 1 folder)
Abstract:: This volume, probably created by a British citizen living in India as a result of military service, consists of more than 300 photographs taken from 1927 to 1942. Most of the photographs are set in the Assam state of India, though there are several pages filled with photographs of English villages. The album documents life for the British community in India during the first half of the 20th century.

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