Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1900">1900</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1949">1949</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Collection of screenplays and film scripts, 1936-2008 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 linear feet (2 boxes)
Abstract:: This collection consists of typescript screenplays and film scripts that were created from 1936 to 2008, very few of which are annotated in anyway. The screenplays cross genres and include action, adventure, comedy, crime, drama, horror, musical, mystery, romance, science fiction, sport, war, and western.

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

Eric Matusewitch collection of Leonard Bernstein memorabilia, 1938-2019 (inclusive)

Extent:: 8.4 linear feet (15 boxes)
Abstract:: The Eric Matusewitch collection of Leonard Bernstein memorabilia, documents Matusewitch's admiration for the musician, composer, conductor, educator, author and humanitarian Leonard Bernstein. The collection contains articles, clippings, photographs, flyers, brochures, pamphlets, playbills, programs, calendar of events, posters, newspapers, invitations, sheet music, magazines, menus, advertisements, tickets, books, drawings, and scrapbooks of performances by Bernstein or of his work by other people or organizations.

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

John Dixon Hunt material on Gordon Bottomley, 1894-1986 (bulk)

Extent:: .2 linear feet (1 box)
Abstract:: The John Dixon Hunt material on Gordon Bottomley measures .2 linear feet, dates from 1894 to 1986, and is composed of articles about Bottomley, correspondence from Bottomley and to Hunt, and writings by Bottomley and Hunt. Gordon Bottomley (1874-1948) was an English poet and John Dixon Hunt (b. 1936) is a professor of landscape architecture and design from the University of Pennsylvania.

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

Bessie Leonard cookbook, 1910-1911 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: This volume contains 160 culinary recipes in addition to notes on the science of cooking and various cooking experiments. It was compiled by Bessie Leonard between 1910 and 1911 in the United States.

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

Cookbook and laboratory record, 1901-1924 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: This volume contains 21 culinary recipes and was created by an unknown creator between 1901 and 1924. There are additionally examination and appointment accounts from a doctor or doctor's office.

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

American recipe book, 1916-1932 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: This volume contains 70 culinary recipes, 15 medicinal recipes, and 5 household recipes and was compiled by an unknown creator in the United States, probably in New England, between 1916 and 1932.

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

Wistar, Pennock, Lukens, Miller, and Davis family papers, 1686-1967 (inclusive) 1740-1920 (bulk)

Extent:: 1.5 linear feet (4 boxes)
Abstract:: The Wistar Family papers measure 1.5 linear feet, date from 1686-1967, and are comprised of correspondence; family and estate documents; genealogical research; and other family material. The collection documents the personal and family lives of Dr. Caspar Wistar II (1740-1811), Mary "Polly" Franklin Wistar (1735-1804), Mary Pearsall Franklin (1703-1786), Sarah Wistar Pennock (1770-1845), Caspar Wistar Pennock (1799-1867), Sarah "Sallie" Wistar Pennock Miller (1840-1909), Virginia Preston Weaver Miller (1868-1951) and Virginia Weaver Miller.

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

Brandt & Brandt Contract Files, 1907-1997 (inclusive)

Extent:: 51 boxes, 2 items, and 22.2 linear feet
Abstract:: The Brandt & Brandt Contract Files consists primarily of contract files from Brandt & Brandt, the New York City literary agency, for published works where the rights have reverted to the author. Some represented authors are Margaret Banning, Bessie Brewer, Raymond Chandler, Carlos Fuentes, Arthur Machen, Mary McCarthy, Derek Patmore, Edna St. Vincent Millay, and Wallace Stegner. The Fuentes material (1967-1995) is extensive and covers a fuller range of literary agency activities.

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

Milton Halsey Thomas Papers, 1796-1977 (inclusive) 1930-1960 (bulk)

Extent:: 47 boxes, 2 items, and 20.2 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of manuscripts, correspondence, documents, photographs, scrapbooks, and miscellaneous research material of librarian/archivist Milton Halsey Thomas, including research material for several of his historical publications.

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

Richard K. Korn Papers, 1937-1981 (inclusive) 1959-1968 (bulk)

Extent:: 13 boxes and 5.20 linear feet
Abstract:: Richard K. Korn was a clarinetist, conductor, and founder of the Orchestra of America. He was also involved in the American Council for Judaism. His papers include correspondence with composers, photographs, and correspondence with other members of the American Council for Judaism.

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

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