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Items associated with name 'Philadelphia (Pa.)'
Andrew Manship Biography collection
by DiPaolo, Joseph F. (2008)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains a biography entitled “To Your Tents, O Israel!: The Life and Ministry of Rev. Andrew Manship. The biography covers Manship’s life both within and out of the Methodist church.
Bert Thornton Collection
by Industrial Incentive Division, Navy Department; Slocumb, Jessie B.; United States of America, Office of Price Administration (1941 – 1965)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains a ration book for Jessie Slocumb, a resident of Pocomoke City, Maryland, a booklet from the commissioning from the USS KITTY HAWK in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a quick saver book from the Sperry and Hutchinson Company, better known as S&H Green Stamps, and a "Lest We Forget" booklet.
Business Ephemera
by National Deaf-Mute Sale Company; National Textile Company; Quaker City Life Insurance Company (1920s)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection includes business ephemera from varying locations in Wilmington, Delaware and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, including a brochure from Quaker City Life Insurance Company, a packet of sewing needles from the National Textile Company and a sales envelope with sewing needles from the National Deaf Mute Sales Company.
Diaries of Raymond Thayer Quindlen (3)
by Quindlen, Raymond Thayer (1894 – 1948)
6 folders (1 linear feet)
The Diaries of Raymond Thayer Quindlen were written from 1897 to 1901, 1904 to 1906, and 1919 to 1920. Also included are memorandum and notebooks, transaction booklet, and ephemera that date up to 1948. Quindlen was 14 at the start of these diaries and lived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He worked at the Hess-Bright Manufacturing Company, which he referred to as Miss Bright, but was most passionate about theater, burlesque, and movies. He collected programs and newspaper clippings that advertised the shows he attended, placing them throughout his diaries and notepads. One surgeon's appointment card dates to 1894. Notable events during this period in his life include the death of his mother in 1929 and his marriage to Mary Spicer in Greenwich Village in 1937. Later in life, Quindlen was an inspector for SKF.
Diary of Christian Aitkin (1)
by Aitkin, Christian (1908)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Diary of Christian Aitkin documents the social life of a man from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1908. Aitkin wrote daily about the theatre performances he attended, which included vaudeville, opera, and burlesque, playing billiards, gambling, and eating at various restaurants.
Diary of Christian Aitkin (2)
by Aitkin, Christian (1909)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Diary of Christian Aitkin documents the social life of a man from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1909. Aitkin wrote daily about the theatre performances he attended, which included vaudeville, opera, and burlesque, playing billiards, gambling, and eating at various restaurants.
Diary of Elizabeth Cole
by Cole, Elizabeth (1875 – 1876)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This diary was written by Elizabeth Cole between 1875 and 1876 in Parsippany, New Jersey. Cole was a Quaker who wrote about her husband, as well as their six days at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. Cole previously had three children, though they all died in their youth. Also included in the back of the diary are genealogical notes on the Cole and Clark families.
Diary of Ethel Burk
by Burk, Ethel (1911)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This diary was written by 19 year old Ethel Burk in 1911. The Philadelphia, Pennsylvania woman was a daughter of a wealthy businessman who owned real estate in Atlantic City and a meatpacking business. She commented on the weather, trips she took, as well as her daily activities. These activities were rather extravagant as she wrote about going to dances at night, taking rides in her "machine" (automobile), and even spending time on her family's yacht. Burk also mentioned touring the Lusitania and watching it dock from her hotel room.
Diary of Raymond Thayer Quindlen (2)
by Quindlen, Raymond Thayer (1896 – 1897)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The Diary of Raymond Thayer Quindlen was written by the 14-15 year old in 1896 and 1897 and includes entries about school--which he is forced to drop out of to work--and his poverty-stricken home life as he moved frequently between houses in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Camden, New Jersey. He was a "distinguished student" who wrote about national and local events, especially those that involved politics.
Ed Harris Letters
by Harris, Sophia (1944 – 1946)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
The Ed Harris Letters were written between 1944 and 1946 by Ed Harris's wife, Sophia, to her husband who was an African American soldier fighting in World War II. The Harris' lived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In her letters, Sophia wrote about her daily activities and how she would wait for Ed's letters. She wrote about them trying to buy a house, starting a life together once Ed returned from the war, and updates on the Harris family. She also mentioned that she had a job. Ed was stationed in France, then transferred to Germany where he visited Hitler's Eagle's Nest. Harris mentioned that Ed wrote about American soldiers living overseas with their families and questioned Ed if she could join him overseas. Included in the collection are photographs of Ed Harris, three small V-mail cards, and Ed's discharge papers.
Folklife Collection - Deadhead Folklore
by Salisbury University Students (1995)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
In 1995, former Salisbury University student Jeff Eichelberger collected folk material. His collection explores the culture of "Deadheads", or fans of the band the Grateful Dead. Included are his account of concerts in Washington, D.C and Philadelphia, color photographs, a cassette tape interview with a Deadhead (transcript included), and a VHS tape from the Philadelphia concert (transcript included).
Isaac Handy diary
by Handy, Isaac J. (1892)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The diary of Isaac J.F. Handy, written in 1892, documents his daily experiences as a servant in the home of Mrs. Frank Haseltine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Handy, an African American man born in Wicomico County in 1850, the son of George and Susan Handy, recounts his everyday experiences writing about his activities inside and outside of the home. From time to time, he comments on national events, specifically, the 1892 Presidential election of Grover Cleveland. His monthly salary and expenses are noted in the back of the diary.
Kathy Hearne collection
by Unknown (Undated)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
This small collection dating from 1825 to 1907 is comprised of indentures and deeds relating to properties in the area of Philadelphia, PA known as Germantown. The collection also contains one photocopy of a will from 1702.
Mental Photographs Journal (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
by Thayer, Josephine (1874 – 1878)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This Mental Photographs Journal was compiled between 1874 and 1878 by Josephine Thayer of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Each "mental photograph" consists of questions and answers that offer rich personal details about the respondent. There are 24 entries in addition to the first entry which has the following page pasted to it (previous owners attempted to separate pages).
Phillips Packing Company Envelope
by Phillips Packing Company Inc. (1948)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
This collection contains an envelope from the Phillips Packing Company, Incorporated of Cambridge, MD. The postmark date is 1948.
Rudolph and Pamela Dolle collection
by Unknown (1776, 1781, 1915)
2 folders, 1 oversize folder (2 linear feet)
The Rudolph and Pamela Dolle collection includes a 1776 printing of the July 10 edition of the Pennsylvania Gazette; a November 1781 edition of the Gentleman's Magazine, and a World War I print of Columbia giving her son chivalry, 1915.
The Farm Journal
by Atkinson, Wilmer (1882)
1 folder (0.01 linear feet)
The Farm Journal was created in December 1882 to document practical farming practices from Philadelphia to Chicago including poultry, livestock, in season topics and how to notes. Published by Wilmer Atkinson.
University of Pennsylvania Medieval History Syllabus and Assignment
by Unknown (1924)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
This published syllabus and related, loose assignment from 1924 were for the medieval history course at the University of Pennsylvania.
Wilson Family photographs
by Wilson Family (1897 – 1920)
1 box (0.5 linear feet)
The Wilson Family photograph collection documents the White, Woolford, Stanford and Tull families of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, including Salisbury, Princess Anne, and Somerset County, Maryland through a series of photographic prints from 1897-1920 with the bulk of the images dating from 1897-1900.
Zacharias and Christ Exchange Bank Day Book (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
by Christ, Augustus; Zacharias, Adam (1846 – 1849)
1 folder (0.1 linear feet)
The day book of the Zacharias and Christ Exchange Bank of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania records the transactions of the bank owned by Adam Zacharias and Augustus Christ between 1846 and 1849.