Philadelphia Area Archives

Charles R. Pancoast lantern slides, late 19th century-early 20th century

Extent:: 16.0 linear feet
Abstract:: Charles R. Pancoast (1854-1931) was a photographer in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania active from the 1870s to 1922. In his shop, Pancoast developed his own photographs as well as those of other photographers. He enjoyed traveling and captured many images from foreign locations. Charles R. Pancoast lantern slides, late 19th century-early 20th century, consist of over twelve hundred slides taken by Pancoast in Philadelphia and during his travels throughout the North America, Asia, the Middle East, and South America.

Held at: The Historical and Interpretive Collections of The Franklin Institute [Contact Us]

Carolyn J. Swartz lantern slide collection, late 19th century-early 20th century

Extent:: 2.0 linear feet
Abstract:: Carolyn J. Swartz lantern slide collection, late 19th century-early 20th century, consists of approximately one hundred and twenty-six images depicting paintings and other artworks; images from Mercer County, NJ; travel/tourist scenes from California, Virginia, and other places; and other images. Several of the images are published, but there are some original images, possibly taken by Thomas H. Hibbert. The published images are from the Victor Animatograph Company, based in Davenport, Iowa.

Held at: The Historical and Interpretive Collections of The Franklin Institute [Contact Us]

The Historical and Interpretive Collections of The Franklin Institute aviation lantern slides collection, late 19th century-early 20th century

Extent:: 1.0 linear feet
Abstract:: Founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1824, in honor of America's first scientist, Benjamin Franklin, The Franklin Institute is one of the oldest and most important science institutes in the nation. Its mission is to inspire a passion for learning about science and technology. The Historical and Interpretive Collections of The Franklin Institute aviation lantern slides collection, late 19th century-early 20th century, consists of over sixty lantern slides depicting early forms of flight, including monoplanes, biplanes, triplanes, balloons, and various forms of airships (including zeppelins). Also depicted are aerodromes.

Held at: The Historical and Interpretive Collections of The Franklin Institute [Contact Us]

Three textile industry booklets, undated

Extent:: 0.10 linear feet (1 folder)
Abstract:

Held at: Science History Institute Archives [Contact Us]

Bayer Aspirin Tablet Print Advertisement, undated

Extent:: 0.1 linear feet (1 folder.)
Abstract:: A print advertisement for Bayer Aspirin tablets.

Held at: Science History Institute Archives [Contact Us]

National Exposition of Chemical Industries Commemorative Stamp Collection, undated

Extent:: 0.1 linear feet (1 folder.)
Abstract:: A collection of two commemorative stamps celebrating two iterations of the National Exposition of Chemical Industries.

Held at: Science History Institute Archives [Contact Us]

Cross-town Expressway records, undated undated

Extent:: 2.0 albums, linear feet, and linear feet
Abstract:

Held at: Temple University Libraries Special Collections Research Center [Contact Us]

George Dillwyn commonplace book, Undated

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: George Dillwyn was a Quaker minister, and his commonplace book includes poetry, short stories, hymns, extracts from letters and meeting minutes, and quotes from famous authors such as Shakespeare, Milton, and Chaucer. The majority of the volume is composed of lists of extracts organized by topic, including topics such as: anger, affectation, old age, ambition, abstinence, religion, books, revenge, praise, sincerity, death, and temperance.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Miranda Gibbons commonplace book, Undated

Extent:: 0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The commonplace book of Miranda Gibbons contains poetry, extracts, a memorandum for Henry G. Williams, and extracts from speeches.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Abigail Field Mott commonplace book, Undated.

Extent:: 0.12 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Abigail Field Mott (1766-1851) was a Quaker writer and abolitionist. Her commonplace book includes poetry and extracts, a history of the Calliopian Society, Voyage to the Pacific Ocean by Stewart, Account of an Earthquake in Burmah in 1839, the Missionary School at Athens, account of excursion to Mt. Vesuvius, and a description of Iceland.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Sallie Satterthwaite commonplace book, Undated.

Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The commonplace book of Sallie Satterthwaite includes excerpts of poetry and prose, a copy of a "marriage letter," and a description of Girl's School Room at Westtown.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Jehu Newlin photograph album, Undated.

Extent:: 0.29 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The photograph album of Jehu Newlin includes portraits of various Quakers, including Charles Wakefield, Foster Green, Jane Newson, Sarah Gibbons, and Theodore Harris.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

"Education and Some Educators Among Early Friends", Undated.

Extent:: 0.05 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The typed speech of Samuel Austin, entitled "Education and Some Educators Among Early Friends," focuses on the history of "Pagan Education" and the transition to "Christian Education." It also highlights early Quaker education and educators.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

"Clarke's Dialogue", Undated.

Extent:: 0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Shortened to "Clarke's Dialogue," the sermon's full title is: "A Dialogue Between a Real Christian and Seeker of Christ by an Europian Educated & Brought up in the Establish'd Church of England" written by "a schoolmaster near Burlington named Clarke."

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

"A Short Narrative of the Life of Jane Hoskins", Undated.

Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The single volume autobiography of Jane Hoskins, entitled "A Short Narrative of the Life of Jane Hoskins," details her early life, an account of her convincement (conversion to Quakerism), her passage to Pennsylvania as an indentured servant, and her Quaker beliefs and religious reflection.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

"Det Norske kvekersamfunns Historie i forste Halvdel av det 19de Hundrearet", Undated.

Extent:: 0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the single volume "Det Norske kvekersamfunns Historie i forste Halvdel av det 19de Hundrearet," which translates from Norwegian to "The Norwegian Quaker History in the First Half of the 19th Century."

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

"A Brief Account of Thomas Kite", Undated.

Extent:: 0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The biographical account of Thomas Kite describes Kite's early life, his convincement (conversion to Quakerism), and his testimonies against Elias Hicks during the Hicksite-Orthodox separation.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

"Nantucket Quakerism", Undated.

Extent:: 0.16 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: "Nantucket Quakerism," written by Robert Leach, describes Quakerism in Nantucket from 1698 to 1763, and theorizes that the failure to solve the problem of common land ownership lead to the collapse of Nantucket.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Thompson Westcott scrapbooks of Charles Durang's history of Philadelphia theater between the years 1749 and 1855, 1868 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 linear feet (6 volumes)
Abstract:: A native of Philadelphia, Thompson Westcott (1820-1888) was one of the city's leading journalists and historians of his generation. Westcott's scrapbooks consist of the complete series of the 267 chapters of Charles Durang's history of theater in Philadelphia between the years 1749 and 1855, published as weekly installments in the Sunday Dispatch from 1854 to 1863. Including page numbers, indexes, and lists of illustrations, the six volumes (available to be viewed online) are interleaved with images of theaters and portraits of famous actors and artists, as well as with personal correspondence, playbills, and additional clippings on theatrical subject.

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

Jun'ichi Yano photograph albums, circa 1920-1932 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.2 linear_foot (1 box)
Abstract:: Jun'ichi Yano 矢野準一 (born 1911 or 1912) was a resident of Kyoto, Japan. The Jun'ichi Yano photograph albums collect photographs of his family and friends and offer a glimpse into the domestic lives of a Japanese family in the early Showa period.

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

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