Record Source: University of Pennsylvania / Year: <span class="single" data-blrl-single="1831">1831</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Extent:: 2.1 linear feet (3 boxes)
Abstract:: This collection documents the history of land ownership for the block in center city Philadelphia that is currently occupied by the Curtis Building, which is bounded by South 6th and South 7th Streets, and Sansom and Walnut Streets. There are 107 land deeds or indentures, and 23 other records of various sorts that document the sale, purchase, or transfer of property from 1794 to 1908 within this block. The oldest document is an indenture for the entire plot from James Logan, Jr. to John Swanwick, on December 31, 1794. The most recent document is a 1908 survey of the same plot, likely made for the Curtis Publishing Company by the City of Philadelphia. The majority are handwritten on vellum and are largely in good condition. Records are arranged chronologically.

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

Extent:: 1 volume (160 pages)
Abstract:: This volume contains 144 culinary, household, and medicinal recipes created or compiled approximately between 1815 and 1831 in England. Before the recipes in this volume is a copy of William Fleetwood Varley's, A few observations on art with notices relative to the various exhibitions, repositories of art, etc. William Fleetwood Varley (1785-1856) was a British artist and art instructor.

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

Extent:: 15.33 linear feet (16 boxes)
Abstract:: Thomas Hart (1894-1975) was a Philadelphia lawyer and civic figure. The Thomas Hart papers measure 15.33 linear feet in 16 boxes, date mostly from 1893 to 1971, and primarily consist of correspondence, documents, and ephemera relating to Hart and his family's organizational involvements, specifically with the Eagle Island Gunning Club, Junior League, Lankenau Hospital, Mask & Wig Club, Philadelphia Charity Ball, Inc., Philadelphia Club, Society of Colonial Wars, and State in Schuylkill. There is also Hart's personal correspondence, material relating to his personal life, and material from various members of the Hart family.

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Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: This volume contains 103 culinary, household, and medicinal recipes created and compiled by an unknown creator in England in the early 19th century.

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Extent:: .4 linear_foot (1 box)
Abstract:: G. & C. Merriam, bookseller and publisher, was established in 1831 by George and Charles Merriam in Springfield, Massachusetts. Primarily, the firm sold schoolbooks, Bibles, law books, and editions of Noah Webster's American Dictionary of the English Language. This collection documents, to a limited degree, the operations of G. & C. Merriam (1831-1864) and the G. & C. Merriam Company (1864-1892) through correspondence, financial records, and advertising.

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

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