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Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander Papers, 1817-1985 (inclusive) 1920-1983 (bulk)

Extent:: 83 cubic feet
Abstract:: Dr. Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander, lawyer, civil rights leader, and civic leader was born in Philadelphia into a well known upper, middle-class family. The Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander Papers document the professional and personal life of Sadie Alexander.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]

University Newspaper Collection, 1767-1995 (inclusive) 1804-1963 (bulk)

Extent:: 1 cubic feet
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Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]

University Map Collection, 1753-1994 (inclusive) 1873-1990 (bulk)

Extent:: 3 cubic feet
Abstract:

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]

Awards and Certificate Collection, 1775-2006 (inclusive) 1893-1994 (bulk)

Extent:: 4 cubic feet
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Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]

Sarah Bulkeley commonplace book, 1797-1821 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume comprising poetry, excerpts, and quotations compiled by Sarah Bulkeley spanning the years from 1797 to 1821.

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

Thomas Peachey recipe book, 1794-1824 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 1 booklet, 13 leaves)
Abstract:: A parchment covered volume comprising recipes for sauces, ketchups, and vinegars by Thomas Peachey spanning thirty years from 1794-1824.

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

J. G. Reynolds receipt book, 1806-1833 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: This volume spans the years from 1806 to 1833 and comprises the receipts of payments made by James G. Reynolds to various merchants, professionals, grocers, doctors, masons, and builders.

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

Joanna Hodgkinson's receipt book, 1768-1829 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 11 leaves)
Abstract:: A volume containing culinary and medicinal recipes written and collected by Joanna Hodgkinson of Sheffield, Yorkshire, spanning the years from 1768 to 1829.

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

Southwell family papers on Ireland, 1662-1977 (inclusive) 1685-1715 (bulk)

Extent:: 1 box
Abstract:: This collection consists primarily of documents concerning government administration in Ireland during the tenures of Sir Robert Southwell (1635-1702) and his son Edward Southwell (1671-1730) as Secretaries of State for Ireland. The documents here are largely miscellaneous in nature but are clustered around a few themes. Highlights include lists of rents and financial transactions from the period after Cromwell's invasion and before the Williamite war in Ireland, a 1689 eyewitness letter recounting the battle of Derry, a series of documents related to admiralty, smuggling, and collecting maritime revenue in the first decade of the eighteenth century, an inventory of maps of Ireland, and a substantive series of petitions relating to Richard Blake of Ardfry.

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

Archibald Elias collection of manuscripts, 1681-2000 (inclusive) 1681-1760 (bulk)

Extent:: 0.4 linear_foot (1 box)
Abstract:: This collection consists of manuscripts and papers relating primarily to seveententh and eighteenth century Ireland and Great Britain formerly owned by A.C. Elias, a literary scholar who wrote extensively on Jonathan Swift and his circle.

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

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