Main content

Zoltán Kluger photographs, circa 1930s to 1950s (inclusive)

Extent:

.33 linear feet (1 box)

Abstract:

Zoltán Kluger (1896 – 1977) was an Israeli photographer. These photographs show various places in Mandatory Palestine/ State of Israel, and include landscapes, agricultural life, and people. The photographs were taken from the 1930s and the 1950s.

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

Main content

HMS Endymion and HMS Aurora logbook, 1873 january 1-1874 may 11 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume(s)

Abstract:

Frederik Seal Sieveking (1856-1902) was an officer in the British Royal Navy. This logbook contains daily accounts voyages of the HMS Endymion and the HMS Aurora from 1873 through 1874 in the Caribbean and Mediterranean seas recorded and illustrated by Sieveking who was, at the time, a midshipman.

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

Main content

Elodie Bush cookbook, 1879-1915 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume(s)

Abstract:

This volume contains 279 culinary and 6 household recipes written and compiled by Elodie Bush between 1879 and 1915 in the United States.

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

Main content

Marie-Anne Étiennette Loménie, Comtesse de Brienne letters to Constance de Canisy, 1809-1811, undated (inclusive)

Extent:

.2 linear feet

Abstract:

This collection contains 34 letters from Marie-Anne Étiennette Loménie, Comtesse de Brienne (1741-1811) to her granddaughter, Constance de Canisy (1787-1849), written between 1809 and 1811 that mostly discuss family life and customs in addition to the events of the French Empire and Napoléon.

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

Main content

Mary Duckering Robinson recipe book, 1796-1826 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume(s)

Abstract:

This volume contains 133 culinary, medicinal, household, and veterinary recipes written and compiled by Mary Duckering Robinson in Tothby, Alford, England between 1796 and 1826.

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

Main content

Thomas Penn letters to Reverend Richard Peters, 1744-1764 (inclusive)

Extent:

.2 linear feet (1 box)

Abstract:

Thomas Penn (1702-1775), son of William Penn (1644-1718), lived in the colony of Pennsylvania from 1732 to 1741 and served as absentee proprietor from 1746 to 1775. During two decades, he communicated with Richard Peters (1704-1776), a land agent in Pennsylvania who served on the Governor's Council and as Secretary of the Land Office. These fifteen letters discuss land in Pennsylvania, relationships with the indigenous peoples of North America, health of the population, King George's War, the French and Indian War (Seven Years War), and financial matters within the colony. A letter from William Plumsted to Richard Peters in 1764 discusses the "anti-proprietary party" led by Benjamin Franklin.

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

Main content

Thomas Burnett chemist's notebook, 1829-1832 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume(s)

Abstract:

This volume contains chemistry notes, calculations, and tables written and compiled by Thomas Burnett in Durham and London, England between 1829 and 1832. Thomas Burnett & Son were English alkali and chemical manufacturers.

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

Main content

Recipe and mathematics exercise book, 1787-1804 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume(s)

Abstract:

This volume contains 18 culinary and medicinal recipes and several pages of mathematics exercises written and compiled by an unidentified creator between 1787 and 1804, likely in England.

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

Main content

Philadelphia Orchestra Association records (audiovisual recordings), 1949-2016 (inclusive) 1960-2008 (bulk)

Extent:

275 linear feet (295 boxes) and 11,426 item(s) (11,146 recordings. these extents represent the total amount of material in the entire collection, inclusive of other series.)

Abstract:

The Philadelphia Orchestra was founded in 1900, and has developed and maintained its status as a prominent symphonic ensemble throughout its existence. Its history informs and intersects with the broader history of music in the twentieth century, as well as numerous historical movements, events and developments on a regional, national and global scale. This portion of the collection comprises audiovisual recordings from 1949-2016. Over 11,400 non-commercial recordings are currently processed and available. A majority are audio and audio-visual recordings of performances, rehearsals and broadcasts of The Philadelphia Orchestra. A small number represent other music ensembles such as the Philadelphia Chamber Orchestra and the Philly Pops. Another small group of recordings include commentaries and remarks, intermission features, announcements, background noises, recordings for advertising and promotion, and recordings produced for applications for grants and awards. In addition, there...(see more)

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

Main content

Institute of Social Medicine and Community Health records and collected research material on the history of health activism, 1947-2003 (inclusive) 1970-1999 (bulk)

Extent:

14 linear feet (14 boxes)

Abstract:

The Institute of Social Medicine and Community Health (ISMCH) was an organization founded by American physician, public health official, and activist Walter Lear that dealt with the documentation of and engagement with the history of health activism in the United States. The Institute of Social Medicine and Community Health records and collected research on the history of health activism currently measures 14 linear feet in 14 boxes and dates from 1947 through 2003, with the majority of the material dating from 1970 through the 1999. The collection consists mostly of Lear's collected research material on the history of health activism in the United States from the post-Civil War period through Lear's death in 2010. There are also administrative records from the ISMCH and work generated by Lear and others under the auspices of the ISMCH.

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