Philadelphia Area Archives

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Catalogue of books by Alfred H. Tarleton, 1904 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: Catalogue of library is a volume comprising an inventory of books owned by Alfred H. Tarleton. Compiled in 1904 the catalog contains 4,541 volumes published from the 17th century through the early 20th century.

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Library catalogue, circa 1894-1900 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume comprising a catalog of a personal library compiled by an unnamed person circa 1894-1900.

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George Hugh Digby library catalog, circa 1859 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume comprising the library catalog of George Digby Hugh written approximately in 1859. The catalog was probably compiled by Digby's father or a family member since it predates Digby's birth. A notation on the verso of the first endpaper states the volume was purchased at the sale of Digby's library in 1920.

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Birmingham Law Students' Society records, 1857-1894 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3 boxes (.50 linear foot)
Abstract:: Four volumes spanning the years from 1857 to 1894 concerning the Birmingham Law Students' Society in England. The Society was founded in 1848. The volumes contain printed meeting agendas, moot court subjects, lists of members, programs, menus, and tickets. A handwritten catalog of the Society's library is included.

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