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Abraham Bonsall family papers, 1682-1918-1699-1793 (bulk)

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet)
Abstract:
Miscellaneous papers of Abraham Bonsall and his family, 1682-1918. Of note are the marriage intentions of Job Sinkler and Elizabeth Musgrave, 1771, colonial currency, 1756-1777, and a Bonsall family tree, no date.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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Abraham Barker collection on the Free Military School for Applicants for the Command of Colored Regiments, (circa 1863-1895, undated; bulk 1863-1864)

Extent:
0.3 linear feet (; 1 box, 1 volume, 2 flat files)
Abstract:
The Free Military School for Applicants for the Command of Colored Regiments opened in Philadelphia on December 26, 1863 under preceptor John H. Taggart, once a colonel of the 12th Pennsylvania Reserve. Applicants to the school underwent rigorous training and, once theypassed, were sent into the field with a regiment of African American soldiers. The school was formed and supported by the Philadelphia Supervisory Committee for Recruiting Colored Regiments, which also appealed to the local community of free African Americans to join the ranks of the military by issuing announcements calling for them to fight for America, for those still enslaved, and to prove their equality as citizens. The school remained open until late 1864. This collection consists of a register of admission to the school and a disbound register and scrapbook that has been housed in one box and two flat files. Papers in the scrapbook include correspondence, printed items such as booklets and broadsides,...(see more)

Held at: Historical Society of Pennsylvania [Contact Us]

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Abraham Anscher papers, 1883-1884 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.2 linear feet (1 box)
Abstract:
The Abraham Anscher papers comprise a detailed narrative of an 1883-1884 expedition through southern African written by the exploring party leader, Anscher, who was a Jewish Chicago immigrant. His narrative details various places in South Africa including: Botswana, Matabeleland, the Transvaal, along the Zambezi River, and beyond. Some correspondence is also included.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Archives at the Library of the Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies [Contact Us]

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Abraham A. Neuman Papers, 1910-1966 (inclusive) 1940-1960 (bulk)

Extent:
90 linear feet (91 boxes)
Abstract:
Abraham Neuman (1890-1970) was a rabbi, scholar, professor of history and the second president of Dropsie College in Philadelphia. The Abraham A. Neuman Papers date from 1910 to 1966 and consists of correspondence, diaries, Neuman's professional writings and drafts, subject files, and materials relating to Neuman's time as the president of Dropsie College.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Archives at the Library of the Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies [Contact Us]

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About Your Sexuality Kit, 1975-1983 (inclusive) 1983 (bulk)

Extent:
.7 cubic feet
Abstract:
The About Your Sexuality Kit is a sexual health and education guide created by Dr. deryck calderwood designed for individuals age 12 to 14. The course is structured around leaders' guides that detail sex education topics through lectures and activities with audiovisual components and supplemental resources such as books and pamphlets.

Held at: John J. Wilcox, Jr. LGBT Archives, William Way LGBT Community Center [Contact Us]

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Abington Township Board of Commissioners records, 1991-1994 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.7 linear feet
Abstract:
The first Board of Commissioners in Abington Township (Montgomery County, Pennsylvania) began meeting in 1906. The Abington Township Board of Commissioners records, 1991-1994, consist of various memoranda and other documents, especially reports and agendas, relating to the work of the Abington Township Board of Commissioners and its committees.

Held at: Old York Road Historical Society [Contact Us]

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