Repository: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1845">1845</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1849">1849</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Start Over Repository University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts Year 1845 to 1849

Extent:: 1.5 linear feet (1 box)
Abstract:: Anna Lea was the wife of the Philadelphian civil right's activist, mathematician, and publisher Henry Charles Lea. This collections contains letters to Henry Charles Lea written by his wife Anna Lea. Online surrogates of these letters are available.

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

Extent:: 0.2 linear feet (1 box)
Abstract:: James H. Causten, Jr. (1818-1856) was a Baltimore physician who traveled to France and England from May 1845 to March 1846. His diary describes his experiences on the voyage across the Atlantic and his visits to France and England, where he explored museums, churches, and the architecture of the cities; as well as observing operations in various hospitals.

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

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: This volume comprises the Spanish alphabet in various ornamental and calligraphic styles in black ink by Juan Rosell y Arrufat. There are seven full page drawings in the volume.

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

Extent:: 1 volume (40 pages)
Abstract:: This volume was written and compiled by Mary Smith in England starting on March 22, 1845. It contains 43 culinary and household recipes, some of which are attributed to individuals known to Smith.

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

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

Extent:: 0.2 linear feet (1 box and 1 oversize folder)
Abstract:: Peter M. McGowan (1804-1889) was a Methodist circuit preacher and missionary in Arkansas, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. This collection contains records from his ministerial services, particularly related to his work with the Creek and Cherokee Nations in Arkansas.

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

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