Subject| • | Abolition, emancipation, freedom |
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| | • | Abolitionists. |
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| | • | African American churches |
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| | • | African American churches -- United States |
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| | • | African Americans -- Religion |
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| | • | Agriculture -- United States. |
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| | • | American Philosophical Society |
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| | • | Banks and banking -- United States -- History -- 19th century. |
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| | • | Barns. |
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| | • | Bible - Criticism, interpretation, etc. |
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| | • | Bible stories, German. |
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| | • | Books of Hours -- France |
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| | • | Botany |
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| | • | Botany. |
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| | • | Buddhist literature. |
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| | • | Bunker Hill, Battle of, 1775 |
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| | • | Cakchikel language |
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| | • | Canals -- New York (State) |
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| | • | Cemeteries -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
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| | • | Cholera -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia |
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| | • | Death |
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| | • | Delaware Indians |
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| | • | Delaware language |
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| | • | Engineers -- New York (State) |
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| | • | Ethics -- Great Britain -- Early works to 1850 |
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| | • | Fossils -- Collection and preservation. |
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| | • | France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 |
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| | • | Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 |
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| | • | Freemasons -- New York (State) |
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| | • | Fungi. |
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| | • | Gage, Thomas, 1721-1787 |
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| | • | Geology -- Research -- United States. |
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| | • | Grasses. |
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| | • | Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1760-1789 |
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| | • | Harvard College |
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| | • | Hebrew language |
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| | • | Herbaria. |
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| | • | History. |
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| | • | Howard, John, 1726-1790 |
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| | • | Indians of North America |
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| | • | Indians of North America -- Languages |
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| | • | Indians of North America -- Missions |
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| | • | Indians of North America -- New Jersey |
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| | • | Indians of North America -- Pennsylvania |
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| | • | Indo-Aryan languages -- Texts |
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| | • | Iroquois Indians |
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| | • | Italy -- Description and travel -- 18th century |
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| | • | Khmer language -- Texts |
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| | • | Lexington, Battle of, 1775 |
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| | • | Lichens. |
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| | • | Life expectancy |
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| | • | Lutheran Church -- Clergy. |
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| | • | Massachusetts -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 |
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| | • | Mayan languages |
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| | • | Medicine -- Study and teaching -- England -- London -- 18th century. |
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| | • | Medicine -- Study and teaching -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia -- 18th century. |
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| | • | Medicine. |
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| | • | Meteorology - Observations |
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| | • | Mineralogy - Research - United States |
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| | • | Missionaries |
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| | • | Missionaries -- Latin America. |
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| | • | Missionaries. |
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| | • | Mohawk language |
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| | • | Mon-Khmer languages -- Texts |
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| | • | Mourning customs |
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| | • | Natchez Indians -- History |
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| | • | Natural history museums -- Massachusetts. |
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| | • | Natural history. |
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| | • | Naturalists. |
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| | • | Ogden Land Company |
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| | • | Onondaga language |
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| | • | Pali language -- Texts |
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| | • | Pensions -- Massachusetts |
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| | • | Pirates. |
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| | • | Plants. |
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| | • | Prisons |
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| | • | Quaker church buildings -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
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| | • | Quakers -- Pennsylvania |
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| | • | Quakers -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
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| | • | Quiché language |
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| | • | Religion, religious organizations |
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| | • | Religious institutions -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
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| | • | Science -- United States -- 19th century. |
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| | • | Scientific expeditions. |
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| | • | Seneca Indians -- Missions |
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| | • | Seneca Indians -- New York (State) |
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| | • | Seneca Indians -- Religion |
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| | • | Seneca language |
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| | • | Sepulchral monuments -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
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| | • | Shrubs. |
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| | • | Slavery -- Pennsylvania. |
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| | • | Slavery. |
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| | • | Slaves, slavery, slave trade |
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| | • | Smith, Adam, 1723-1790 |
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| | • | Smith, Isaac, 1744-1817 |
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| | • | Social conditions, social advocacy, social reform |
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| | • | Society of Friends -- Doctrines. |
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| | • | Society of Friends -- Missions |
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| | • | Society of Friends -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
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| | • | Society of Friends -- Relations with Indians |
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| | • | Spiritual life |
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| | • | Steam-engines. |
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| | • | Titantic (Steamship) |
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| | • | Tonawanda Indian Reservation (N.Y.) |
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| | • | Trees. |
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| | • | United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 |
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| | • | United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Religious aspects |
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| | • | United States -- Politics and government, 1783-1788 |
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| | • | Voyages and travels. |
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| | • | Women -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia |
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| | • | World War I |
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| | • | World War II |
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| | • | Yellow fever -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
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| | • | Zoological museums -- Massachusetts. |
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| | • | Zoology -- Vermont. |
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| | • | Zoology. |
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| | | Author: | Anonymous | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | The Natchez, 1840
| | | | Dates: | 1840 | | | | Abstract: | This fascinating account of the Natchez was written in 1840 and appears to convey oral history of the time. The author begins by stating "it was with extreme difficulty we succeeded in procuring the information." The document is approximately 135 pages long and touches on the Natchez history and their "manners, customs, [and] traditions." The focus of the document is on their history, however, and much of the content was relayed to the author orally by the Natchez. There is an extended discussion of their beliefs and practices. The document contains biographical data on prominent members of the Natchez and other native peoples, such as Pushmataha.
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.970.3.N19 | | | | Extent: | 1 volume(s) | | | | Topics: | Native America | Religion | | | | Genre: | Manuscript Essays | Native American Materials | | | | Subjects: | Indians of North America | Natchez Indians -- History | |
| | Author: | Bohlen, John | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | John Bohlen Collection
| | | | Dates: | 1889-1912 | | | | Abstract: | John Bohlen was a prominent Philadelphia merchant in the nineteenth century, dying a millionaire. Bohlen, a Hollander, established a firm with his brother that specialized in trade with his native country. His greatest success came in the lucrative gin trade. As his business increased, so too did his connections. He served on the Board of the first Bank of the United States and was well-connected with highest the political and business leaders in the nation. Although John Bohlen was a prominent and successful businessman, these documents have little bearing on Bohlen himself. Instead, they are a series of letters (ten total) written by prominent Americans either to Bohlen or to his relatives.
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.B.B63 | | | | Extent: | 0.25 Linear Feet | | | | Topics: | Business and Skilled Trades | International Trade. | Philadelphia History | Religion | Trade | | | | Genre: | General Correspondence | |
| | Author: | Coxe, John Redman, 1773-1864 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Observations & remarks tending to explain certain parts of the sacred scriptures, 1812-1813
| | | | Dates: | 1812-1813 | | | | Abstract: | John Redman Coxe was a premier physician in nineteenth century America best known for his work in medicine as a physician, teacher, and author. The John Redman Coxe Collection shows a different side of Coxe. The APS Collection is a bound, handwritten essay by Coxe entitled, "Observations and Remarks Tending to Explain Certain Parts of the Sacred Scriptures, 1812-1813." This fascinating and often-sophisticated volume deals with various arguments put forward by skeptics that challenge the accuracy of the Bible, with particular attention paid to Genesis. Coxe then offers his own rebuttal or the rebuttal of others. Coxe frequently challenges prevailing translations of Hebrew words, believing that more accurate definitions can sometimes solve confusion or controversy. Although the work was never published, it does offer insight into the types of debates about the Bible accessible to Americans in the nineteenth century.
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.220.2.C836 | | | | Extent: | 1 volume(s) | | | | Topics: | Natural history | Religion | Science and technology | | | | Genre: | Manuscript Essays | | | | Subjects: | Bible - Criticism, interpretation, etc. | |
| | Author: | Denke, Christian Frederick,177 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Letters, 1798-1811, to Gotthilf Heinrich Ernst (Henry) Muhlenberg
| | | | Dates: | 1798-1811 | | | | Abstract: | The APS has approximately nineteen letters written between Christian Denke and Gothilff Muhlenberg, one of the sons of Henry Muhlenberg. Gothilff followed his father's calling and was a prominent religious and cultural leader. Muhlenberg served as a pastor of Lutheran Church in Lancaster and became a prominent educator, serving as President of Franklin College – now Franklin and Marshall. The APS has a large amount of Muhlenberg's papers, including a large and detailed collection of his journals from the early republic; all of which are in German or occasionally Latin. Muhlenberg had a keen interest in natural history, especially botany, and much of his work is detailed in these journals, as are regular daily activities. The Denke correspondence is part of this larger collection of Muhlenberg papers.
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.B.M89.d | | | | Extent: | 0.25 Linear Feet | | | | Topics: | Natural history | Religion | | | | Genre: | Foreign Language | | | | Subjects: | Botany. | Herbaria. | |
| | Author: | Nevins, Pim, 1756-1833 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Pim Nevins Journal
| | | | Dates: | 1802-1803 | | | | Abstract: | This bound volume contains a travel journal of Pim Nevins, an English Quaker who traveled throughout the Mid-Atlantic from 1802-1803. The journal begins in New York City and follows Nevins throughout the Mid-Atlantic, including stops in Trenton, Easton, Bethlehem, Philadelphia, Lancaster, and Baltimore. Nevins traveled with Joshua Gilpin, whose journal has been published.
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.917.3.N41 | | | | Extent: | 1 volume(s) | | | | Topics: | Natural history | Religion | Travel | | | | Genre: | Art | Sketchbooks | Travel Narratives and Journals | | | | Subjects: | Society of Friends -- Missions | |
| | Author: | Price, Richard, 1723-1791 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Richard Price Papers
| | | | Dates: | 1767-1790 | | | | Abstract: | This collection contains a series of letters from Richard Price, a prominent English minister who was also a prominent supporter of the American Revolution. There are several letters that are written in code. Prominent correspondents include Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Benjamin Chauncy, and Benjamin Rush. Some Price correspondence also discusses his opposition to slavery.
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.B.P93 | | | | Extent: | 90 items | | | | Topics: | African American | American Revolution | Colonial Politics | Religion | | | | Genre: | General Correspondence | Political Correspondence | | | | Subjects: | Abolition, emancipation, freedom | American Philosophical Society | Bunker Hill, Battle of, 1775 | Ethics -- Great Britain -- Early works to 1850 | France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 | Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 | Gage, Thomas, 1721-1787 | Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1760-1789 | Harvard College | Howard, John, 1726-1790 | Italy -- Description and travel -- 18th century | Lexington, Battle of, 1775 | Life expectancy | Massachusetts -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 | Pensions -- Massachusetts | Prisons | Slavery. | Slaves, slavery, slave trade | Smith, Adam, 1723-1790 | Smith, Isaac, 1744-1817 | Social conditions, social advocacy, social reform | United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 | United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Religious aspects | United States -- Politics and government, 1783-1788 | |
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