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Photograph album, India, circa 1905-1915 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box (.20 linear foot)
Abstract:: A photograph album containing twelve leaves with ninety-nine black-and-white photographs. The album was kept by an unnamed Indian family between the years 1905 to 1915. The photographs document the family at their estate or country home and while on vacation.

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

Frederick E. Hyde catalogue of library, 1908 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box (0.25 linear foot)
Abstract:: A typescript comprising an inventory of the library of Frederick E. Hyde, a physician in New York City, dated December 1908.

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

Ben Wolf collection of material relating to The Appeal of Prints, by Carl Zigrosser, 1970 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.2 linear_foot (1 box and 1 oversized folder)
Abstract:: This collection consists of design work completed by artist Ben Wolf (1914-1996) for The Appeal of Prints, by Carl Zigrosser. Included are a few letters to Wolf from the printer, Richard W. Taylor, dust jacket designs and mockups, galley proofs, and mockups of the book.

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

Two months tour Jubbulpore to Rwalpindi by train, then by road to Kashmir via the Banihal Pass tunnel, returning through Rampur and Domel to Murree and Pindi, then aboard the train for Jubbulpore again, 1932 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 book (0.2 linear foot)
Abstract:: A photograph album created by a unnamed English woman on her trip through the Vale of Kashmir in 1932.

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

A. Price Dillont papers, circa 1850s-1945 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3.75 linear feet (5 boxes)
Abstract:: A. Price Dillont (1871-1933) was a printer who worked for paper companies in New York City and state from the 1890s through the 1920s. This collection documents his work in the paper and print industry as well as his family through correspondence; art and advertising work; patent documents; scrapbooks, sample books of blotters, felt, paper, and printing techniques; publications containing and/or relating to his work; and family papers, ephemera, and photographs.

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

Barbara C. Johnson collection of Malayalam Jewish songs from Kerala, India, circa 1970s (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.4 linear_foot (1 box)
Abstract:: The Jewish women of Cochin have been singing Jewish songs in the Malayalam language of Kerala, their ancient homeland on the tropical southwest coast of India for centuries. This collection consists of seven manuscripts (six are photocopies) of collections of Jewish songs (in the sense of "poems") from Kerala, India, chiefly written in Old Malayalam, that were salvaged through cooperation between older Kochini women and outside scholars.

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

Frank Weise collection of Helen Weiss papers, circa 1940-1948, 1966 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.5 linear feet (3 boxes)
Abstract:: Helen Weiss (1920-1948) was a Philadelphia composer and musician who worked in South America teaching and performing music. This collection documents the last eight years of Helen Weiss's life through letters to her brother, Frank; her educational and musical achievements; and recordings of her work; as well as her legacy as a musician after her death at age 28.

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

David Mendelssohn papers relating to World War II, 1941-1950s, 1975 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.2 linear_foot (one box)
Abstract:: David Mendelssohn (1915-1999) was a Jewish-American soldier during World War II. This collection documents in a limited way his service during World War II, from his draft to his honorable discharge.

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

Morris Osborn collection of Bonnee Hoy material, circa 1970-1979 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear_foot (1 box and i oversized folder)
Abstract:: This small collection contains materials by or about Bonnee Hoy, a Philadelphia area-based musician and composer. Included are Hoy's curriculum vitae as of circa 1979, articles relating to Hoy, promotional material, one manuscript musical score, two letters, and one vinyl album.

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

Pennsylvania College of Dental Surgery theses, 1855-1865, 1879-1885 (inclusive)

Extent:: 5 linear feet (5 boxes)
Abstract:: Founded in 1856, the Pennsylvania College of Dental Surgery operated until 1909, at which point it merged with the University of Pennsylvania and Penn's School of Dental Medicine was formed. This collection contains hand-written theses from students of the Pennsylvania College of Dental Surgery from 1856 to 1865.

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

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