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George Nathan Caylor papers, 1911, circa 1955-1965 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.6 linear feet (2 boxes)
Abstract:: George N. Caylor (1885-1973), born George N. Cohen, is best known for his active role in the Socialist Party in Philadelphia and New York in the early 1900s. This collection includes two typescripts of Caylor's autobiographical works, biographical writings about his brother Joseph E. Cohen (1893-1950), and assorted writings by other people relating to the utopian community of Arden, Delaware and the Center for Practical Politics.

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Notes and draft for an article for Comoediae of Terentius by Johannes Grüninger, 1970s (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.75 linear_foot (5 volumes in 3 boxes)
Abstract:: Five volumes consisting of notes and draft for an article for Comoediae of Terentius by Johannes Grüninger, written by Lessing J. Rosenwald in the 1970s.

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Marian Anderson supplementary papers, circa 1916-2007 (inclusive)

Extent:: 48 boxes
Abstract:: Papers supplementing the Marian Anderson Papers, comprising correspondence (general and fan mail); business correspondence, records and contracts; manuscript and typescript biographical materials; some materials belonging to her sisters Alyse Anderson and Ethel DePreist, her mother Anna D. Anderson, and her husband, Orpheus H. Fisher; Anderson's notes, journals, calendars, and financial documents; correspondence and memorabilia from James DePreist; programs and publicity materials; clippings; awards and tributes; and memorabilia.

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Appreciation of ancient and medieval science during the Renaissance (1450-1600): annotated typescript, 1953 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 item (490 leaves)
Abstract:: Annotated typescript of Appreciation of ancient and medieval science during the Renaissance (1450-1600) by George Sarton, 1953.

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Marieluise and Martin Christadler scrapbook on Philadelphia, 1965 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.08 linear feet (1 box)
Abstract:: Martin and Marieluise Christadler, fellowship holders in American studies under the American Council of Learned Societies, spent a year in Philadelphia in 1965. They created a scrapbook documenting the history of Philadelphia and their experience during their stay in the city.

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Coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra scrapbook, 1902 may-august (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.08 linear feet
Abstract:: King Edward VII (1841-1910) was crowned king in a grand celebration on August 9, 1902. This scrapbook documents the planning for and the coronation of King Edward VII and his wife Queen Alexandra, which took place at Westminster Abbey.

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Bāg̲h̲ o bahār. A translation into English of the "Char Durwesh", 1847 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: This volume contains a partial English translation of Mīr Amman Dihlavī's Bāg̲h̲ o bahār, Tale of Four Durwesh.

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Early Soviet posters, circa 1920s-1930s (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.2 linear feet (3 oversized folders)
Abstract:: This collection contains 48 color posters documenting Soviet propaganda during the 1920s and 1930s. The Communist party aimed to erase religion, Czarism, and capitalism, and replace them with a new way of life. It also condemned drinking and promoted a healthier diet and exercise. About a third of the posters focus on the raising of children, targeting mothers and promoting physically and ideologically healthy parenting and child care of the future generation of Soviet citizens.

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Leibman collection of buttons, stamps, and coins, circa 1820-1978 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3.2 linear feet (29 boxes)
Abstract:: This collection contains over 750 buttons, pins, stamps, and coins that date from 1820 to 1978. The buttons reflect political, cultural and social movements during this time span, and document businesses; organizations including social groups, service groups, and unions; local and national campaigns for a variety of elected officials from alderman to president; event memorabilia; famous individuals; and military groups. While the bulk of the items are from the United States, researchers will find items from across the globe.

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Kathryn Hansen collection of Nautanki chapbooks, circa 1936-2001 (bulk: 1977-1982) (inclusive)

Extent:: 5.4 linear feet (6 boxes)
Abstract:: Kathryn Hansen is a professor emerita in the Department of Asian studies at the University of Texas at Austin who specializes in South Asian languages and literatures (Hindi, Urdu, and Sanskrit); literary, cultural, and historical studies of South Asia; folk and classical performance of music and dance; history of theatrical practices in North India; early Indian film history; gender studies and feminist theory; and diaspora and ethnicity studies. This collection is comprised of chapbooks, studies and anthologies, and recordings related to Indian folk dramas and tales.

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Material Text collection, 15th-21st century (bulk 1900-2010) (inclusive)

Extent:: 11.5 linear feet (49 boxes)
Abstract:: The Material Text collection consists of objects related to the history of the book and the physical processes involved in book production. This "collection" is an artificial one as it has been assembled by Kislak Center curators from many sources and will continue growing with new additions. The main purpose in aggregating these objects in one physical collection is to allow their use in teaching the history of printing and the book.

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English pharmaceutical labels, circa 1895-1930s (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.2 linear_foot (1 box)
Abstract:: This collection contains pharmaceutical labels from four chemist shops, all of which occupied the premises of 32 High Street, Emsworth, England during the years of 1895 to probably the 1930s. The chemists included are A. Mumford, H. Densem, H.J. Carr and Co., and W.T. Slatter.

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French dental ephemera, circa 1880s-1937 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.2 linear_foot (1 box)
Abstract:: This collection consists of advertisements by dentists and dental practices in France; images (both illustration and photographic) of dentists, patients, and apparatus; and writings by French dentists relating to the field of dentistry.

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Levis family papers, 1770-1891, circa 1932 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.2 linear feet
Abstract:: Beginning in the late eighteenth century, the Levis family of Delaware County, Pennsylvania owned and operated mills, manufacturing first paper and then cotton. This collection of Levis family papers contains a variety of documents including correspondence, bills, contracts, estate records and newspaper clippings, dating from 1770 to around 1932. When possible, the papers have been arranged by the creator of the material, or the Levis family member to whom they most directly relate.

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John T. McIntyre draft of Ferment, 1936 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.5 linear_foot (1 box)
Abstract:: John Thomas McIntyre (1871-1951) was an American novelist best known for his 1936 crime novel, Steps Going Down. This collection contains the annotated and corrected draft of his 1937 novel, Ferment.

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Lyman W. Riley typescripts of Aristotle texts and commentaries to 1700 in the University of Pennsylvania Library, 1961, 1987 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.2 linear_foot (1 box)
Abstract:: Lyman W. Riley was the rare book bibliographer of Van Pelt Library's original Cataloging and Special Collections center. Riley authored Aristotle Texts and Commentaries to 1700 in the University of Pennsylvania Library, the bibliography referencing all of the early prints, summaries, paraphrases and translations of Aristotle's works at the University of Pennsylvania created prior to 1700. This collection includes the typescripts of and later supplements to Lyman W. Riley's bibliography of Aristotle works.

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Morris Jastrow lecture notes on the Talmud, Hebrew festivals, and worship sacrifice, circa 1885-1921 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.2 linear_foot (1 box)
Abstract:: Morris Jastrow (1861-1921) was a professor of Semitic languages and librarian-in-chief at the University of Pennsylvania from 1885 to 1921. This collection contains lecture notes that likely come from a class taught by Morris Jastrow. These handwritten lecture notes discuss the contents, history and meaning of the Talmud, Hebrew festivals and worship sacrifice.

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Adelaide B. Snyder director's copy of The Beautiful People by William Saroyan, after 1941 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.2 linear feet (1 box)
Abstract:: Adelaide B. Snyder (1881-1962) was a director and producer in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who worked most notably at the Little Theatre of Philadelphia, now known as the Plays and Players Theatre. This collection contains her director's copy of The Beautiful People, a play written by William Saroyan and published in 1941. This copy is heavily annotated and includes extensive stage directions and other director's notes.

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John the Scribe drafts of "Days of Judgment for Needy Times", circa 1850s (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.2 linear feet (1 box)
Abstract:: Little is known about John the Scribe who "mediated" this collection of handwritten drafts for "Days of Judgement for Needy Times." The work describes the author's dismay at a soi-disant "enlightened" society's lack of adherence to fixed principles; its vaunted progress he views as mere haste, travel without aim and activity without achievement. The collection includes three drafts of the work.

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Some Aspects of the use, origin and symbolism of owls in alchemical publications, 1950? (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 item (74 leaves)
Abstract:: Annotated typescript of a term paper, with illustrations written by Joseph L. Rabinowitz approximately 1950.

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