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Jesselson family collection of Isaac Leeser material, 1829-1896 (inclusive)

Extent:

2.5 linear feet (5 boxes)

Abstract:

Isaac Leeser (1806-1868) was a rabbi, educator, writer, translator, editor and publisher; and proposed, founded, or led many significant civic, religious, and charitable institutions. This collection consists of letters, largely written to or from Isacc Leeser, that bear witness to Leeser's efforts to build the infrastructure of organized Jewish life in an English-speaking environment.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Archives at the Library of the Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies [Contact Us]

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Allen B. Ballard Collection, 1897-1990 (inclusive)

Extent:

10 linear feet (20 boxes)

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Held at: Temple University Libraries: Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection [Contact Us]

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Downingtown Industrial and Agricultural School Collection, 1907-1985 (inclusive)

Extent:

6 linear feet (5 boxes)

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Held at: Temple University Libraries: Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection [Contact Us]

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Mazie B. Hall Collection, 1809-2007 (inclusive) 1937-2001 (bulk)

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54 linear feet (71 boxes)

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Held at: Temple University Libraries: Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection [Contact Us]

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Muriel L. Feelings Collection, 1915-2010 (inclusive)

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11.4 linear feet (19 boxes)

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Held at: Temple University Libraries: Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection [Contact Us]

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Natalie Hinderas Collection, 1953-1988 (inclusive)

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21 linear feet (20 boxes)

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Held at: Temple University Libraries: Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection [Contact Us]

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Ruth Wright Hayre Collection, 1840-1984 (inclusive) 1911-1968 (bulk)

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25 linear feet (36 boxes)

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Held at: Temple University Libraries: Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection [Contact Us]

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Tabb J. Bishop Papers, 1958-2016 (inclusive) 1958-1990 (bulk)

Extent:

6 linear feet (12 boxes)

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Held at: Temple University Libraries: Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection [Contact Us]

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Aliki papers, 1962-1975 (inclusive)

Extent:

7.02 linear feet

Abstract:

The Aliki papers (1962-1975) consist of a book, color separations, dummies, illustrations, and text layouts for five of the children's books she illustrated: Averages, Birds at Night, My Five Senses, The Story of William Penn, and This is the House Where Jack Lives.

Held at: Free Library of Philadelphia: Children's Literature Research Collection [Contact Us]

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Jim Arnosky illustrations, 1976-1978 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.1 linear feet (1 envelope)

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This collection contains original illustrations by the naturalist and children’s book author and illustrator Jim Arnosky. The illustrations include color separations and drawings. Six titles are represented, including Arnosky’s first book I Was Born in a Tree and Raised by Bees (1977).

Held at: Free Library of Philadelphia: Children's Literature Research Collection [Contact Us]