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	Author:	Clymer, George, 1739-1813	Requires cookie*
	Title:	George Clymer Papers, 1745-1848
	Dates:	1745-1848
	Abstract:	This small collection contains just twenty-seven documents relating to the life of George Clymer, one of the most prominent politicians in revolutionary Philadelphia. The majority of the collection dates to after Clymer's death and relates to his estate, beginning first with his will dated January 22, 1813. There are a few documents written by Clymer in the collection. The most notable one may be a long letter from Clymer that discusses education, particularly mathematics and mathematicians. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.C625
	Extent:	0.25 Linear Feet
	Topics:	Business and Skilled Trades \| Education \| Land and Speculation \| Marriage and Family Life
	Genre:	Educational Material \| General Correspondence \| Legal Records
	Subjects:	Estate -- Valuation \| Finance,Personal \| Patents -- Pennsylvania \| Power of Attorney -- Pennsylvania \| Trust indentures-United States

	Author:	Hare-Willing family.	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Hare-Willing Family Papers
	Dates:	1724-1965
	Abstract:	This is a large and wide ranging collection on materials. The collection contains over 1300 individual items along with 53 bound volumes, which range from letter books to records of the First Colored Wesley Methodist Church. Letters to and from the various members of the extended Hare-Willing family compose the bulk of the loose correspondence. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.Ms.Coll.104
	Extent:	52 Linear Feet
	Topics:	African American \| Americans Abroad \| Business and Skilled Trades \| Early National Politics \| Education \| International Travel \| Law \| Natural history \| Philadelphia History \| Religion \| Science and technology \| Travel \| Women's History
	Genre:	Business Records and Accounts \| Educational Material \| Family Correspondence \| General Correspondence \| Institutional Records \| Legal Records \| Miscellaneous \| Notebooks \| Travel Narratives and Journals
	Subjects:	African American churches -- United States \| Banks and banking -- United States -- History -- 19th century. \| Religion, religious organizations \| Science -- United States -- 19th century. \| Social conditions, social advocacy, social reform \| Steam-engines. \| Titantic (Steamship) \| World War I \| World War II

	Author:	Jones, Robert Strettel,1745-17	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Robert Strettel Jones papers, 1761-1779
	Dates:	1761-1779
	Abstract:	The Robert Strettell Jones Collection contains an assortment of small, but potentially interesting documents. Jones' notes from a course on metaphysics and rhetoric at the University of Pennsylvania are included in a bound notebook. Also from his college days, Jones apparently ran into trouble receiving his degree, crossing paths with Doctor Francis Allison, the vice provost. Jones' appeal and supporting documents are also included in the collection. During the British occupation of Philadelphia, Jones was accused of treason for helping raise arms and there are depositions taken to rebut this charge, including statements from prominent Philadelphians like Joseph Shippen. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.J732
	Extent:	0.25 Linear Feet
	Topics:	American Revolution \| Education \| Philadelphia History
	Genre:	Educational Material \| General Correspondence \| Legal Records
	Subjects:	Metaphysics. \| Rhetoric. \| Treason -- United States.

	Author:	Price, Eli K. (Eli Kirk), 1797-1884	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Eli K. (Eli Kirk) Price papers, 1820-1853
	Dates:	1820-1853
	Abstract:	Eli Price was a prominent Philadelphia lawyer who became a member of the APS in 1854. This small manuscript collection is primarily related to his legal career and financial dealings. Court records and other legal documents comprise much of the collection. There are other types of documents as well, including some correspondence about international trade, business, and politics. The most notable letters include one to Daniel Webster regarding patent applications, a series of letters on lobbying efforts to reduce the tariffs on teas coming from Asia, and an essay by Price on the "impolicy" of slavery that he delivered to the "association formed for the education of men of colour." View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.P926
	Extent:	0.25 Linear Feet
	Topics:	African American \| Early National Politics \| Education \| International Trade. \| Law
	Genre:	Business Records and Accounts \| General Correspondence \| Legal Records \| Manuscript Essays
	Subjects:	Commercial law -- United States. \| Personal property. \| Real property.