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Aquarian Minyan print collection, 1978-1998 (inclusive)

Extent:

.25 linear feet (1 box)

Abstract:

The Aquarian Minyan, part of the Jewish renewal movement, was founded in 1974 when Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi hosted a Kabbalah workshop in Berkley, California. The Aquarian Minyan print collection consists of the organization's newsletters, booklets for religious holidays, and mailings, dating from 1978 to 1998.

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

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Shlomo Narinsky Holy Land photogravure postcard collection, 1921

Extent:

.75 linear feet

Abstract:

Shlomo Narinsky (1885-1960) was a photographer and visual artist, whose work depicted scenes in Mandatory Palestine and Israel. The Shlomo Narinsky Holy Land photogravure postcard collection consists of 99 postcards, with photogravures by Shlomo Narinsky printed on the front, depicting scenes from Mandatory Palestine, dating from 1921.

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

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United Palestine Appeal photographs, circa 1920s-1940s

Extent:

.1 linear feet (1 box)

Abstract:

The United Palestine Appeal "was founded in 1925, to unify the fundraising efforts of Eretz Israel American philanthropic organizations including the Jewish National Fund, Hadassah and Hebrew University." The United Palestine Appeal photographs consist of 31 black and white photographs taken by the United Palestine Appeal, and five black and white photographs taken by an unknown photographer, of Mandatory Palestine, dating from the 20th century.

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

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Coker Court library catalog, 1842

Extent:

.1 linear feet (1 volume)

Abstract:

Coker Court is a manor house in East Coker, Somerset, England. This volume is a catalog for the library at Coker Court, housed in three books cases, and arranged by division and shelf. It is dated 1842 June 7.

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

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Henry Roberts Harrison commonplace book, 1867-1872 (inclusive)

Extent:

.1 linear feet (1 volume)

Abstract:

Henry Roberts Harrison was born in Nottingham in 1845 and appears to have died in 1893. He worked as a "warehouseman" and was an avid reader. His commonplace book consists of excerpts from the English classical literature and poetry canons.

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

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Grandma Fuller recipe book, 1860

Extent:

.1 linear feet (1 volume)

Abstract:

Nothing is known of Grandma Fuller, however, there is a note in the volume that identifies the handwriting as "Grandma Fuller." It appears taht this volume was created in Pennsylvania in 1860. This volume contains culinary recipes and medical remedies.

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

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Blythburgh Priory library catalog, 1885-1894 (inclusive)

Extent:

.1 linear feet (1 volume)

Abstract:

Blythburg Priory is a medieval Augustinian monastery located in the village of Blythburgh in Suffolk, England. This volume contains a catalog of the library of Blythburg Priory, created between 1885 and 1894.

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

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Journal from June 5th to July 27th, 1837 [and] Journal from July 22nd, 1837, to November 17th, 1838, 1837-1838 (inclusive)

Extent:

.2 linear feet (2 volumes)

Abstract:

These two diaries document the day-to-day life of Peter, a 19 years old Philadelphian, who worked as a clerk for his uncle, Alexander, at the firm, A. & G. Ralston & Company, agents and dealers in iron railroad rails, wheels and axles and iron for use in canal building. Nearly every day from 1837 to 1838 is described in varying degrees of detail, with entries ranging from a sentence to half a page; and containing notes in the margin about the subject matter discussed within the entry. Many entries discuss books, reading, music, and business in both Philadelphia and New York.

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

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Harriet Sophia Britton scrapbook, 1839

Extent:

.1 linear feet (1 volume)

Abstract:

Harriet Sophia Britton was born in 1824 and appears to have lived in Ware, Hertfordshire, England. Her godmother, J. E. Buxton, gifted her this scrapbook, probably in 1839. This volume begins with four pages of Biblical quotes written by J. E. Buxton, upon which Buxton hoped Britton would reflect regularly. The remaining pages were filled, presumably by Britton, with more frivolous items; mostly clipped illustrations from unidentified printed publications, often of locations in England; die cuts and illustrations of fashion (some in color); and caricatures.

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

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Thomas Robert Wrench commonplace book and book catalogs, circa 1798-1821 (inclusive)

Extent:

.1 linear feet (1 volume)

Abstract:

Thomas Robert Wrench (born 1763) was the rector at St. Michael's, Cornhill in the City of London from 1796 until his death in 1836. This volume was gifted to Wrench by his father, Jacob Wrench (inside front cover) and contains notes, a list of books that Wrench loaned, a list of books owned by Wrench in 1818, poetry (possibly authored by Wrench), and letters.

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