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Philadelphia Book Trade Ephemera and Manuscripts
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Held at: Temple University Libraries: Special Collections Research Center [Contact Us]
This is a finding aid. It is a description of archival material held at the Temple University Libraries: Special Collections Research Center. Unless otherwise noted, the materials described below are physically available in their reading room, and not digitally available through the web.
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The collection contains a variety of printed ephemera related to the 19th century book trades in Philadelphia including programs, advertising handbills and cards, receipts, and form letters. Firms represented in the collection include the International Publishing Co. and Porter & Coates.
Circular letters purchased from the University of South Carolina, April 29, 1991. Handbill donated by Kanes, April 9, 1991. Ephemera purchased from Freeman's, April 29, 1991.
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- Temple University Libraries: Special Collections Research Center
- Finding Aid Author
- Katy Rawdon, Coordinator of Technical Services
- Finding Aid Date
- January 2024
- Access Restrictions
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Open for research.
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The Philadelphia Book Trade Ephemera and Manuscripts are the physical property of the Special Collections Research Center, Temple University Libraries. The creator/donor has not assigned their rights to Temple University Libraries. Other creators' intellectual property rights, including copyright, belong to them or their legal heirs and assigns. Researchers are responsible for determining the identity of rights holders and obtaining their permission for publication and for other purposes where stated.