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American and British Trade Cards, circa 1800-1900 (inclusive)

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0.1 linear feet (1 folder)

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French Royal Commission for Land Sale, May 24, 1759

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0.1 linear feet (1 folder)

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16th Century French Accounts Register, February 1567

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0.1 linear feet (1 folder)

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Josiah Woodley British Watch Maker Bill, 1825

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0.1 linear feet (1 folder)

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Abraham L. Freedman Papers, 1850-2011 (inclusive) 1938-1971 (bulk)

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45.25 linear feet (107 boxes)

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The Honorable Abraham L. Freedman, a long-time attorney and later judge, was an influential civic leader in Philadelphia's movements towards political and civic reform in the 1940s and 1950s. As a staunch Democrat, Freedman's career highlights include helping draft a new charter for the city of Philadelphia (and later serving as city solicitor under the newly instated charter), extensive work as an anti-discrimination advocate for racial and ethnic minorities, and federal judicial appointments with the United States District Court and the United States Court of Appeals. This collection, which dates from 1850 to 2011, with bulk dates of 1938 to 1971, consists of correspondence, case files, logs, research, memoranda, writings, speeches, reports, manuscripts, and clippings evidencing the workings of city and state government, especially during the period of the City-County Consolidation. Additionally, the records document social turmoil regarding race relations in Philadelphia, and the...(see more)

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John Strock Papers, 1936-1973 (inclusive)

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1 linear feet (1 box)

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Ogontz Area Neighbors Association (Philadelphia, Pa.) Records, 1959-1998 (inclusive)

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2.5 linear feet (5 boxes)

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Alexander Mearns and Company Power of Attorney, May 26, 1841

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0.1 linear feet (1 folder)

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Receipt for Breeches, January 8, 1783

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0.1 linear feet (1 folder)

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Philadelphia Zoo Records, 1876-2015 (inclusive)

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129.25 linear feet (161 boxes, 150 film reels, 30 map folders) and 200 gigabytes

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