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 Author:  Catholic ChurchRequires cookie*
 Title:  Timothy Matlack Book of Hours     
 Dates:  ca. 1475? 
 Abstract:  This fifteenth century Book of Hours was a gift from Timothy Matlack to the APS in 1811.

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 Call #:  Mss.264.02.R662 
 Extent:  1 volume(s) 
 Topics:  Beyond Early America | Religion 
 Genre:  Manuscript Essays | Miscellaneous | Printed Material 
 Subjects:  Books of Hours -- France 
 Author:  Cercle des PhiladelphesRequires cookie*
 Title:  Cercle des Philadelphes du Cap François Collection     
 Dates:  1784-1787 
 Abstract:  This collection contains records of the Haitian science society called the Cercle des Philadelphes. The collection is small, containing only seven documents, and most of these are certificates. There are two addresses made by Louis Narcisse Baudry de Lozières, the president of the society, that might be of interest to historians of science. MOLE contains a detailed description and inventory of the collection.

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 Call #:  Mss.506.7294.C33.1 
 Extent:  0.25 Linear Feet 
 Topics:  Beyond Early America | Natural history | Science and technology 
 Genre:  Miscellaneous 
 Subjects:  Learned institutions and societies -- Saint Domingue 
 Author:  Child, Lydia Maria , 1802-1880Requires cookie*
 Title:  The collected correspondence of Lydia Maria Child, 1817-1880 (inclusive), [microform].     
 Dates:  1817-1880 
 Abstract:  This is a microfilm of an early American collection that may be of interest to researchers at the APS and may complement an original manuscript collection at the APS.

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 Call #:  Mss.Fiche.15 
 Extent:  97 microfiche_card(s) 
 Genre:  Microfilm Collection 
 Subjects:  Children's literature. | Slavery. | Women 
 Author:  Clark, Raymond P., Jr.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Introduction and guide to American magazines, 1741-1769     
 Dates:  1741-1769 
 Abstract:  This is a microfilm of an early American collection that may be of interest to researchers at the APS and may complement an original manuscript collection at the APS.

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 Call #:  Mss.Film.767 
 Extent:  1 microfilm_reel(s) 
 Genre:  Microfilm Collection 
 Subjects:  Magazines 
 Author:  Clark, William, 1770-1838Requires cookie*
 Title:  Lewis and Clark Journals     
 Dates:  1804-1806 
 Abstract:  The Lewis and Clark Journals are among the APS's most treasured and well-known collections. MOLE contains a detailed inventory of the collection.

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 Call #:  Mss.917.3.L58 
 Extent:  30 volume(s) 
 Topics:  Early National Politics | Native America | Travel 
 Genre:  Travel Narratives and Journals 
 Subjects:  Chinook Indians | Exploration | Indians of North America | Indians of North America -- Missouri | Indians of North America -- Montana | Indians of North America -- North Dakota | Indians of North America -- Oregon | Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806) | Mandan Indians | Missouri Indians | Natural history | Northwest Coast Indians | Oto indians | Plains Indians | Plateau Indians | Salish Indians | Shoshoni Indians | Sihasapa Indians 
 Author:  Clark, William, 1770-1838Requires cookie*
 Title:  William Clark diary, August 25, 1808 - September 22, 1808     
 Dates:  August 25, 1808 - September 22, 1808 
 Abstract:  This document is a private journal of William Clark from his time as an Indian agent in the Midwest after the completion of the Lewis and Clark expedition. The journal chronicles his expedition to treat with the Osage Indians. The journal contains a wealth of information, including a vivid account of every days' events, a sketch of a map, and a chronicle of the Indian-white relations.

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 Call #:  Mss.917.3.L58c 
 Extent:  1 volume(s) 
 Topics:  Native America | Trade | Travel 
 Genre:  Sketchbooks | Travel Narratives and Journals 
 Subjects:  Indians of North America -- Treaties | Osage Indians -- Treaties 
 Author:  Clark, William, 1770-1838Requires cookie*
 Title:  William Clark journal, January 6-10, 1806     
 Dates:  January 6-10, 1806 
 Abstract:  This document is a private journal of William Clark, one of the leaders of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. It describes possible trade routes in the west and also contains a sketch, estimated locations of places, and distances between them. There are also extended entries on daily activities for January 6-10, 1806. It is believed that this daily account is either a rough draft or another account of the days' events.

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 Call #:  Mss.917.3.L58.cl 
 Extent:  1 volume(s) 
 Topics:  Native America | Trade 
 Genre:  Travel Narratives and Journals 
 Subjects:  Exploration | Fur trade -- United States. | Louisiana Purchase -- Discovery and exploration. | United States - Discovery and exploration. 
 Author:  Cleaveland, Parker, 1780-1858Requires cookie*
 Title:  Parker Cleaveland papers, [ca. 1806]-1844     
 Dates:  Circa 1806-1844 
 Abstract:  This is a microfilm of an early American collection that may be of interest to researchers at the APS and may complement an original manuscript collection at the APS.

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 Call #:  Mss.Film.1106 
 Extent:  1 microfilm_reel(s) 
 Genre:  Microfilm Collection 
 Subjects:  Geology. | Minerals -- Collection and preservation. 
 Author:  Clymer, George, 1739-1813Requires 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.

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 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:  Coates, Benjamin.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Comments on some of the illustrations derived by Phrenology from Comparative Anatomy, 1823     
 Dates:  1823 
 Abstract:  This collection contains a lecture to the Phrenological Society of Philadelphia delivered by Benjamin Coates in 1823.

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 Call #:  Mss.139.C65 
 Extent:  1 volume(s) 
 Topics:  Education | Medicine 
 Genre:  Educational Material | Notebooks 
 Subjects:  Anatomy, Comparative. | Medical illustration. | Nervous system. | Phrenology. 
 Author:  Cohen, HennigRequires cookie*
 Title:  A name index to the South Carolina Gazette, 1732-1738     
 Dates:  1732-1738 
 Abstract:  This is a microfilm of an early American collection that may be of interest to researchers at the APS and may complement an original manuscript collection at the APS.

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 Call #:  Mss.Film.667 
 Extent:  1 microfilm_reel(s) 
 Author:  Colbert, Edouard Charles Victurni, comte de Maulevrier, 1758-1820Requires cookie*
 Title:  Journal d'un voyage fait en Amerique en 1798     
 Dates:  1798 
 Abstract:  This is a microfilm of an early American collection that may be of interest to researchers at the APS and may complement an original manuscript collection at the APS.

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 Call #:  Mss.Film.668 
 Extent:  1 microfilm_reel(s) 
 Genre:  Microfilm Collection 
 Subjects:  Voyages and travels. 
 Author:  Collins, Zaccheus, 1764-1831Requires cookie*
 Title:  Zaccheus Collins botanical correspondence, 1805-1827     
 Dates:  1805-1827 
 Abstract:  This is a microfilm of an early American collection that may be of interest to researchers at the APS and may complement an original manuscript collection at the APS.

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 Call #:  Mss.Film.880 
 Extent:  1 microfilm_reel(s) 
 Genre:  Microfilm Collection 
 Author:  Collinson, Peter, 1694-1768Requires cookie*
 Title:  Peter Collinson letters, [ca. 1740]-1770     
 Dates:  1740-1770 
 Abstract:  The APS has a number of Collinson collections on microfilm. Its primary source holdings contain approximately thirty-seven letters written to Peter Collinson, a prominent figure in the eighteenth century British scientific community. Because of his networks in trade and science, he served as an important node in the conveyance of knowledge throughout the Atlantic World.The majority of the letters involve discussions of natural history. The letters offer a range of correspondence. There is a letter written about the culture of bathing in Wales in the 1730s to extended correspondence between Collinson and Lady Petre on the botanical gardens on the Petre's estate, and a series of letters from Spanish officials in the Caribbean relaying information to Collinson. There is also a notable amount of correspondence between Collinson and various nobility discussing horticultural issues.

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 Call #:  Mss.B.C692 
 Extent:  0.25 Linear Feet 
 Topics:  Natural history | Science and technology 
 Genre:  General Correspondence | Scientific Correspondence 
 Subjects:  Natural history. 
 Author:  Collinson, Peter, 1694-1768Requires cookie*
 Title:  Peter Collinson papers, 1560-1811 (inclusive), 1713-1811 (bulk)     
 Dates:  1560-1811 
 Abstract:  This is a microfilm of an early American collection that may be of interest to researchers at the APS and may complement an original manuscript collection at the APS.

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 Call #:  Mss.Film.629 
 Extent:  1 microfilm_reel(s) 
 Genre:  Microfilm Collection 
 Subjects:  Botany. | Natural history. | Plants -- Collection and preservation. | Society of Friends -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. 
 Author:  Collinson, Peter, 1694-1768Requires cookie*
 Title:  Peter Collinson transcripts, 1721-1768     
 Dates:  1721-1768 
 Abstract:  The Peter Collinson Collection contains copies of correspondence directed primarily to Collinson's North American contacts, especially those based in Pennsylvania. His correspondents include members of the Penn family and Benjamin Franklin. The letters discuss current affairs, politics, and scientific matters.

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 Call #:  Mss.B.C692a 
 Extent:  0.5 Linear Feet 
 Topics:  Colonial Politics | Natural history 
 Genre:  General Correspondence | Scientific Correspondence 
 Author:  Combe, George, 1788-1858Requires cookie*
 Title:  George Combe Papers, [ca. 1822-1836]     
 Dates:  Circa 1822-1836 
 Abstract:  This is a microfilm of an early American collection that may be of interest to researchers at the APS and may complement an original manuscript collection at the APS.

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 Call #:  Mss.Film.1351 
 Extent:  3 microfilm_reel(s) 
 Genre:  Microfilm Collection 
 Subjects:  Phrenology. 
 Author:  Condorcet, Jean-Antoine-Nicolas de Caritat, Marquis de, 1743-1794Requires cookie*
 Title:  Sur l'utilité des académies, 1785     
 Dates:  1785 
 Abstract:  This manuscript collection falls outside the geographic scope of the Early American guide (British North America and the United States before 1840). It may be of interest to scholars interested in global history, international relations, imperialism, or the U.S. in the world.

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 Call #:  Mss.506.C75 
 Extent:  1 volume(s) 
 Topics:  Beyond Early America 
 Subjects:  Learned institutions and societies -- Spain. | Learned institutions and societies. | Science -- Spain -- Societies, etc. 
 Author:  Cope, Thomas D. (Thomas Darlington)Requires cookie*
 Title:  Material on the transit of Venus in 1760, [1760-1761]     
 Dates:  1760-1761 
 Abstract:  This is a microfilm of an early American collection that may be of interest to researchers at the APS and may complement an original manuscript collection at the APS.

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 Call #:  Mss.Film.808 
 Extent:  1 microfilm_reel(s) 
 Genre:  Microfilm Collection 
 Subjects:  Astronomy. | Transits. | Venus (Planet) - Transit - 1760 
 Author:  Correia da Serra, José Francisco, 1750-1823Requires cookie*
 Title:  José Francisco Correia da Serra papers, 1772-1827     
 Dates:  1772-1827 
 Abstract:  This manuscript collection falls outside the geographic scope of the Early American guide (British North America and the United States before 1840). It may be of interest to scholars interested in global history, international relations, imperialism, or the U.S. in the world.

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 Call #:  Mss.B.C81.1 
 Extent:  0.5 Linear Feet 
 Topics:  Beyond Early America 
 Subjects:  Natural history. 
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