Philadelphia Area Archives

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Wilbur T. Wilson map collection, 1880-1941 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4 linear foot and 1 oversize removal
Abstract:: Civil engineer, surveyor, and landlord Wilbur T. Wilson (1856-1942) maintained this collection of survey notebooks, files, plans, blueprints, and approximately 500 maps related to land and structures in his home of Newark, Delaware.

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

David, David, and Smith travel and real estate journals, 1851-1906 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4 volume
Abstract:: These diaries, contained in four volumes, highlight daily life and travel to Wyoming, social activities, and real estate business, primarily in Iowa and Wyoming between 1851 and 1906. Individuals named B. B. David, E. C. David, and William W. Smith produced three of these four volumes. The final compiler of the diaries is unknown.

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

Dudley Swift diary, 1784-1844 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: This diary was kept by Dudley Swift, a resident of Hampden County, Massachusetts, near the town of Chicopee, between 1784 and 1844. He recorded brief entries about the weather and agricultural patterns.

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

Robert Dechert Family Papers, 1798-1975 (inclusive) 1915-1972 (bulk)

Extent:: 4 cubic feet
Abstract:: The Dechert family was involved in Philadelphia's legal, civic, and military history from the mid-nineteenth century through twentieth century. The Robert Dechert Family Papers primarily document the life of Robert Dechert, touching upon almost all of his activities.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]