Resources in Early American History

1	Author:	Philological Society (Philadelphia, Pa.)	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Philological Society (Philadelphia, Pa.) papers, 1809-1811
	Dates:	1809-1811
	Abstract:	This collection contains various records from Philadelphia's Philological Society. Its contents lends insight into the literary culture of Philadelphia's polite society in the early nineteenth century (1809-1811). The collection contains many essays that discuss city life and problems. Other essays deal with issues such as ambition, avarice, literature, history, and the like. There is a detailed index with the title and topic of each essay. The Society's records also contain correspondence (often short) that documents its workings. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.405.P5o
	Extent:	0.25 Linear Feet
	Topics:	Literature, Arts, and Culture \| Philadelphia History \| Social Life and Custom
	Genre:	Institutional Records \| Manuscript Essays \| Miscellaneous
	Subjects:	Learned institutions and societies -- Pennsylvania. \| Philology.

2	Author:	Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Oration delivered February 24th 1775 before the American Philosophical Society
	Dates:	1775
	Abstract:	Summary(s) of Collection: David Rittenhouse's oration on astronomy delivered to the American Philosophical Society in 1775 is a long essay on the history of astronomy and astronomical knowledge, beginning with Chaldean knowledge systems and ending with the present. Rittenhouse includes his own thoughts on astronomy and its usefulness to society. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.520.4.R51ms
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Natural history \| Science and technology
	Genre:	Educational Material \| Institutional Records \| Manuscript Essays \| Scientific Data

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