Form: Checks (bank checks) - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Extent:: 4 linear foot (6 boxes)
Abstract:: The Joseph Brevitt Townsend papers, spanning the dates 1810-1917 (bulk dates 1840-1896), document the professional career, and to a lesser extent the personal life, of the Philadelphia lawyer, Joseph Brevitt Townsend.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Extent:: 5.8 linear foot (7 boxes) and 1 oversize removal
Abstract:: Joseph Brevitt Townsend (1821-1896) was a prominent Philadelphia lawyer who practiced estate law and acted as legal consultant to several commercial, insurance, and trust companies. The Joseph Brevitt Townsend papers supplement, spanning the dates 1800-1920, contains substantial additions to the original collection and documents the professional career of the Philadelphia lawyer. The supplement comprises 5.8 linear feet of legal and personal correspondence, wills and estate records, legal proceedings, legal account and receipt books, and other judicial and financial records.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Extent:: 4 linear foot (4 boxes), 1 oversize box, and 1 oversize removal
Abstract:: The Woman's Club of Claymont (Del.), records, spanning the dates 1920-2002, and detail the social and civic life of this women's club located in Claymont, Delaware.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Extent:: .3 linear foot (1 box) and 1 oversize removal
Abstract:: Personal and business papers of three generations of the Philadelphia-based Ashhurst family, including Richard Ashhurst (1784-1861); sons John Ashhurst (1809-1892) and Lewis Richard Ashhurst (1806-1874), partners with their father in the drygoods firm Richard Ashhurst & Sons; as well as the legal papers of Richard L. Ashhurst (1838-1911?).

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Extent:: 1 linear foot (circa 1700 items)
Abstract:: The business records of nineteenth-century lawyer, land investor, and businessman David Watts Hulings of Lewistown, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. In addition to legal documents - case judgments and settlements, depositions, power of attorneys, and summonses - the collection also includes deeds, leases, letters, and bank checks.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Extent:: 0.1 linear foot (83 items)
Abstract:: The Papers of Wilmington Banks, 1831-1895, consists of .1 linear feet of material pertaining to the chartering and dissolution of specific independent and national banks in Wilmington, Delaware, and the passing of the National Banking Acts of 1863 and 1864.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Extent:: 3 item (3 pages)
Abstract:: Signed Christmas card with original art work by Stanley Arthurs, an autograph letter of appreciation to "Dick," and half of a signed check comprise the collection with dates ranging from 1921 to 1939.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

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