| 1 | Author: | Pennsylvania. General Assembly | Add | | Title: | Records concerning the early settlements on the Delaware River, 1630-1682, 1774
| | | Dates: | 1630-1774 | | | Abstract: | The volume contains records relating to the history of Dutch settlers in the territories that the English acquired. These are copies of documents that are held at the State Archives. Many were originally in Dutch but were translated to English in this volume. The documents contain records from as early as 1638 and continue through Edmund Andros' term as governor of New England and ends in 1700. The documents include many official government proclamations and legal documents relating to Dutch property and their rights within English colonies.
View finding aid for a full description
| | | Call #: | Mss.974.8.P37 | | | Extent: | 1 volume(s) | | | Topics: | Land and Speculation | Law | Pennsylvania History | Philadelphia History | | | Genre: | Official Government Documents and Records | |
3 | Author: | unknown | Add | | Title: | Keugh, Lieutenant William, Report of British Officer to His Majesty from Camp at German Town 28th of Setptemr. 1777
| | | Dates: | 1777 September 28- October 7 | | | Abstract: | This collection contains an official account of the British Army's actions in the Philadelphia-area during the American Revolution. It complements SMS Coll 7 and SMS Coll 9. Recorded by British Army officer Lieutenant William Keugh, the after action report is extensive and detailed.
View finding aid for a full description
| | | Call #: | Mss.SMs.Coll.8 | | | Extent: | 1 volume(s) | | | Topics: | American Revolution | Military History | Philadelphia History | | | Genre: | Military Records | Official Government Documents and Records | | | Subjects: | Brandywine, Battle of, 1777 | British Landing at Head of Elk, Maryland, 1777 | Germantown, Battle of, 1777 | Paoli Massacre, 1777 | |
4 | Author: | State Penitentiary for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania | Add | | Title: | State Penitentiary for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Records
| | | Dates: | 1819-1955 | | | Abstract: | These two volumes record the admissions to Eastern State Penitentiary for the years 1839-1850 (excluding, apparently, 1844). The records contain a wealth of information about each prisoner admitted. The entries often contain a physical description of the inmate, a description of the crime(s) committed, and, occasionally, statements the prisoner made. Most entries contain a detailed biographical history of the prisoner that includes information on the background of the criminal, such as their family life, how they were raised, previous incarcerations, and the social habits of the prisoner, such as drinking in taverns or their religiosity.
View finding aid for a full description
| | | Call #: | Mss.365.P381p | | | Extent: | 0.5 Linear Feet | | | Topics: | Government Affairs | Law | Philadelphia History | Social Life and Custom | | | Genre: | Legal Records | Official Government Documents and Records | | | Subjects: | Prisoners -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia | Prisons -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia | Women prisoners -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia | |
10 | Author: | Philadelphia (Pa.).Mayor. | Add | | Title: | Record of indentures of individuals bound out as apprentices, servants, etc., and of German and other redemptioners, 1771 October 3 - 1773 October 5
| | | Dates: | 1771-1773 | | | Abstract: | This large volume contains the records of those entering contracts of indentured servitude in Philadelphia from 1771-1773. The records not only list the name of the person, but contain details on their profession and on the terms of the indenture. Although the volume is described as the records of German immigrants, there are other indentures included, such as that of John Slour, "a free negro," records of those arriving from Ireland, and of young Philadelphians choosing to enter indentured contracts. The volume had been on loan to the City Archives until 1987. During that time, approximately twenty pages went missing. Otherwise, the volume appears to be complete and contains over 800 pages of records with each page containing information for about four to six individuals.
View finding aid for a full description
| | | Call #: | Mss.647.P53 | | | Extent: | 1 volume(s) | | | Topics: | African American | Business and Skilled Trades | Government Affairs | Philadelphia History | Social Life and Custom | Women's History | | | Genre: | Business Records and Accounts | Legal Records | Official Government Documents and Records | | | Subjects: | Apprentices -- Pennsylvania. | Germans -- United States. | Indentured servants -- Pennsylvania. | |
|