Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1875">1875</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1879">1879</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Camille Saint-Saëns letters, 1879-1921 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.2 linear feet (1 box)
Abstract:: Charles-Camille Saint-Saëns (1835–1921) was a French composer, organist, conductor and pianist of the Romantic era. This collection consists of letters from Camille Saint-Saëns to various correspondents. A great many of the letters are to Princess A. Bibesco. Other addressees include Edouard Dern, Marianne Eissler, Richard Pohl, a Monsieur F. Hueffer, a Monsieur Alboize, Dandelot and Sardou.

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

Ellis Voting Machine Collection, 1879-1900 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 0.2 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of selected material relating to the Ellis Voting Machine developed by W. R. Ellis in California in the 1890s.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Nadine Taub Collection of Sally Frank Court Documents, 1879-1992 (inclusive) 1979-1992 (bulk)

Extent:: 18 boxes
Abstract:: The Nadine Taub Collection of Sally Frank Court Documents chronicle Nadine Taub's role as co-counsel for Sally Frank, Princeton Class of 1980, in her thirteen-year legal battle after filing a sex discrimination complaint with the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights against Ivy Club, Tiger Inn, University Cottage Club and Princeton University, alleging that the clubs discriminated against her because of her gender. A significant part of the collection contains legal documents from Sally Frank's co-counsel as well as from defending counsel; research material including minutes, reports, newspaper clippings, campus publications, correspondence, and deeds; correspondence to and from Nadine Taub and Sally Frank, which is restricted until 2016; and from various counsel and judicial members.

Held at: Princeton University Library: University Archives [Contact Us]

George Parsons Lathrop Letters, 1879 april 22-1893 march 17 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 0.2 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of 20 letters, most written to 19th-century American editor, novelist, and poet, George Parsons Lathrop from contemporary authors and friends.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Philadelphia Bicycle Club records, 1879-1902

Extent:: 1.375 linear feet (; 1 box, 10 volumes)
Abstract:: The Philadelphia Bicycle Club was organized in 1879 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to advance the interests of cycling and promote the riding of bicycles as a means of exercise, locomotion, and enjoyment. The Philadelphia Bicycle Club was dissolved in 1902 and its assets were distributed to the Philadelphia Cycle and Field Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia Bicycle Club records, 1879-1902, consist of administrative materials such as minutes, charter and bylaws, correspondence meeting announcements, and membership materials, as well as financial and property records, including several materials related to the construction and maintenance of the club house at 26th and Perot streets.

Held at: Historical Society of Pennsylvania [Contact Us]

Wannemacher family papers, 1880-1934 (bulk) 1879-1957 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.7 linear feet (; 1 box, 10 volumes)
Abstract:: This collection relates to the Wannemacher family of Philadelphia and consists of one box of papers and ten photo albums. In 1893, Edward H. Wannemacher married Mary A. Fairbairn at St. Mary's Church in Philadelphia. The couple had at least one son, Edward Hermany Wannemacher, baptised 7 July 1895. The papers in the collection briefly describe the history of the family. In the photo albums are records of the family's activies, from causual visits to local landmarks and travels throughout the Mid-Atlantic states, to their involvement with the Socialist Sunday School and the Young People's Socialist League.

Held at: Historical Society of Pennsylvania [Contact Us]

Friends Historical Library Records, 1879- (inclusive)

Extent:: 91.03 linear ft.
Abstract:: This collection contains the records of Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College, Quaker reference library and archives, founded in 1871. Included are administrative records and correspondence, primarily that of the librarians and other staff, and miscellaneous records.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Henry Watson Wilbur Papers, 1879-1914 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.21 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: Henry Watson Wilbur (1851-1914) was a New York Quaker minister and social reformer. The collection contains some addresses and writings on religion and the advancement of the Society of Friends, biographical and memorial items giving tribute to his work on behalf of the National Association of Religious Liberals and the Friends General Conference, and a few letters.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Meinel autographed reprint collection, 1879-1962 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 linear feet (1 box; 14 items)
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Held at: Science History Institute Archives [Contact Us]

Federal Hill Mission Meeting Records, 1879-1906 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.5 linear ft.
Abstract:

Held at: Quaker Meeting Records at Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections and Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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