| 1 | Author: | Bache family | Add | | Title: | Bache family papers, 1770-1890 (bulk), 1770-1923 (inclusive)
| | | Dates: | 1770-1923 (Bulk 1770-1890) | | | Abstract: | The Bache Family collection contains a range of letters from members of the extended Franklin-Bache family, descendants of Benjamin Franklin. Although the vast majority are from the early republic, there are some papers from the twentieth century that involve Franklin's legacy (the collection appears to have been acquired by the APS in 1938). Among the correspondence included are letters to and from Benjamin Franklin Bache, William Temple Franklin, Sarah Franklin Bache, Richard Bache, William Bache and Catherine Wistar Bache.
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| | | Call #: | Mss.B.B121 | | | Extent: | 50 item(s) | | | Topics: | Law | Marriage and Family Life | Printing and Publishing | Women's History | | | Genre: | Family Correspondence | General Correspondence | Legal Records | Miscellaneous | |
2 | 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.
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| | | 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. | |
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