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David Sower Papers
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Daniel Sower, Jr., of Norristown, Pa., printer and publisher of books, pamphlets, and The Norristown Herald.
Collection contains fifteen handwritten letters, 1823-32, written to Daniel Sower, Jr., by author and map publisher William Chapin about political attacks on Sower, and from music teacher Abraham Krupp. Also includes other letters from Isaac Wayne, George B. Lothian, William Malcolm, and John Doggett, Jr., and partially printed apprenticeship indentures for a Philip Freas.
Purchased from Carmen D. Valentino Rare Books & Manuscripts, 2014.
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- Apprentices -- United States -- History -- 19th century
- Music printing -- United States
- Publishers and publishing -- Pennsylvania -- Norristown -- History -- 19th century
- United States -- Politics and government -- 1783-1865
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- Temple University Libraries: Special Collections Research Center
- Finding Aid Author
- Katy Rawdon, Coordinator of Technical Services
- Finding Aid Date
- December 2023
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Collection is open for research.
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The David Sower Papers 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.