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Mandatory Palestine photograph album, circa 1930s (inclusive)

Extent:

.15 linear feet (1 box)

Abstract:

The Mandatory Palestine photograph album contains 15 black and white photographs of unknown locations in Palestine by an unknown photographer in the 1930s. Mandatory Palestine was a region governed by British authorities from 1917 until the creation of the state of Israel in 1948.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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Bukharan Jews photographs, 1950s-1980s (inclusive)

Extent:

.5 linear feet

Abstract:

For centuries, Bukharan Jews have lived in Central Asian countries such as Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. The Bukharan Jews photographs consists of 129 black and white photographs possibly ranging from the 1950s to 1980s, depicting religious and life events including circumcision ceremonies, funerals and communal gatherings.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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Dr. William S. Hendrie medical recipe book, 1826-1834 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume(s)

Abstract:

This volume contains around 80 medicinal remedies that are both pharmaceutical and homely in nature, likely written and compiled by Dr. William S. Hendrie in Hilltown, Pennsylvania between 1826 and 1834.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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Diana Slaughter Kotzin writings and research data, 1969-2011 (inclusive)

Extent:

3.3 gigabyte(s)

Abstract:

Diana Slaughter Kotzin, Ph.D. (formerly Diana T. Slaughter-Defoe) was a professor and researcher specializing in urban education, primary education, parenting and child development, and home/school partnerships who spent the majority of her career at Northwestern University's School of Education and Social Policy, the Department of African American Studies, and Center for Urban Affairs and Policy Research (1978-1997) and University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education in urban education (1998-2011). This collection documents Dr. Slaughter Kotzin's academic and research career through research articles, papers presented at conferences, and other writings; and raw research data. The entirety of this collection is represented digitally.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]