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Diary of a trip from Egypt and Jerusalem, 1848 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 1 leaf)
Abstract:: Travel diary written by an unnamed Englishman recording his journey from Egypt to Jerusalem spanning one month in the spring of 1848. The volume contains detailed visual descriptions, societal observations, and personal perspectives of Cairo, the surrounding sights, and the journey from there to Jerusalem.

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

Faculty Senate Advisory Committee, 1978 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 cubic feet
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Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]

French Judaica manuscripts, 1640s-1873 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.25 linear feet (1 box and 1 oversize folder)
Abstract:: Manuscript documents related to Jewish communities in France from the 17th century into the Napoleonic era.

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

Robert Adrain papers, 1786-1826, undated (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 linear feet (1 box)
Abstract:: Robert Adrain (1775-1843), a prominent Irish scientist and mathematician, is best known for his formulation of the method of least squares.The collection includes mathematical and scientific texts from Adrain's library written in English, French, and Latin, and cards containing a list of books from Adrain's library, as well as a letter concerning Adrain's potential appointment to a faculty position at the University of Pennsylvania.

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

Arnold and Deanne Kaplan collection of Americana, 1764-ca. 1900 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2.125 linear feet (6 boxes, 2 volumes, and 1 oversized folder.)
Abstract:: The Kaplan collection of Americana consists of account books, ciphering books, diaries, letter books, penmanship notebooks, and recipe books. There are also a selection of photographs from the educational department of the Philadelphia Commercial Museum.

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

French Hebrew grammar and dictionary, 1882 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume comprising a French grammar and dictionary on the study of Hebrew created by the Bibliotheque de la Résidence des Jésuites de Rouen in 1882.

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

General principles of mensuration, or the investigation of areas, circa 1750-1800 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume consisting of mathematical instructional texts with formulas, problems, and diagrams written between 1750 and 1800.

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

Book of French songs, circa 1904-1914 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume of seventy handwritten French songs along with drawings spanning from circa 1904 to 1914.

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

Edgar Fahs Smith papers, circa 1870-1940 (inclusive)

Extent:: 110 boxes
Abstract:: The papers comprise Smith's personal and business correspondence, including exchanges with the United States Army Chemical Warfare Service regarding the use of chemical weapons in World War I; notebooks of his chemical research; bound lectures from his teaching; biographical material; personal photographs; pamphlets written by Smith; memorabilia that includes awards and certificates; and clippings. The bulk of the correspondence with Smith runs from 1877 until his death in 1928; correspondence dated after 1928 is addressed to his widow, Margie A. Smith.

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

British India photograph album, circa 1930-1935 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.08 linear feet (1 volume)
Abstract:: This photograph album was probably created by a British subject traveling (or possibly living) in Karachi, in what is now Pakistan. For the most part, these beautiful photographs which were carefully mounted and captioned appear to be travel photographs, although the time frame of the album, dating from 1930 to 1935, indicates the photographer and compiler was in the country for longer than a mere visit. The album appears to cover areas of what is now Pakistan and northern India, with a focus on Karachi, Port Said, Sandspit, New Delhi, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Seringapatam, and Sivasamudram. Photographs focus largely on urban and scenic vistas, but the photographer also documents the people of India.

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

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