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Samuel W. Pennypacker Collection, 1906 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 item
Abstract:: Samuel W. Pennypacker studied Law at the University of Pennsylvania, and was Governor of Pennsylvania from 1903-1907. The collection consists of a catalog from an auction held in April 1906 to auction off Samuel W. Pennypacker's library.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]

Wharton School. Conferences and Symposia Records, 1957 (inclusive)

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

University of Pennsylvania Press. Dictionary of Biography Cards, n.d. (inclusive)

Extent:: 7 cubic feet
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Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]

School of Social Work. Evelyn Butler Pamphlet Collection, n.d.

Extent:: 113 cubic feet
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Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]

Office of the Provost Records. William Smith Administration, n.d. (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.3 cubic feet
Abstract:: William Smith was the first provost for the College of Philadelphia. This collection contains facsimiles of his 1762 and 1772 collection books.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]

Law School. Fellowships and Scholarships Records, n.d. (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.2 cubic feet
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Miss Leslie's Magazine, 1843 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 book
Abstract:: Miss Leslie's Magazine was a monthly women's magazine of literature and fashion published in Philadelphia from January of 1843 to July of 1846, when it was absorbed by Godey's Lady's Book. This book contains volumes 1 and 2 of Miss Leslie's Magazine, dating from January 1843 to December 1843; each volume contains 6 issues. Eliza Leslie was a Philadelphia-born writer of popular cookbooks, children's stories, and guides for women on domestic life and work. Miss Leslie's Magazine incorporates Leslie's recipes and instructions for maintaining a household with fashion plates, essays, and stories and poems from contributing writers such as N.P. Willis, Lydia H. Sigourney, T. S. Arthur, Park Benjamin, and Miss Leslie.

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

Nineteenth-century English broadside ballads, circa 1800s (inclusive)

Extent:: 49 items
Abstract:: Nineteenth-century London printers of broadside ballad sheets supplied both traditional and original songs to "hawkers and the trade," as well as selling to customers in their own shops. Most compositions are anonymous (though their authors are sometimes named or identifiable) and they enjoyed a wide audience. This collection contains 49 publications from a variety of printers, including the heirs of John Pitts and James Catnach (Elizabeth Hodges and Anne Ryle, respectively) and Henry P. Such. Researchers interested in nineteenth-century popular song or the London printing trade will find this collection of use.

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

Malinda E. Beiler Lapp diary, 1917 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: Pocket calendar from the year 1917 containing the daily diary of Malinda E. Beiler Lapp, who was part of the Amish community at Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

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

Commonplace book, approximately 1813 to 1840 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: Commonplace book containing copies and excerpts of eighteenth and nineteenth century poems and songs written between 1813 to 1840.

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

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