Resources in Early American History
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1Author:  Hosack, David, 1769-1835Requires cookie*
 Title:  David Hosack correspondence, 1804-1891     
 Dates:  1804-1891 
 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.842 
 Extent:  1 microfilm_reel(s) 
 Genre:  Microfilm Collection 
 Subjects:  Horticulture. | Medicine. | Statesmen -- United States. 
2Author:  Delaware County Institute of Science (Delaware County, Pa.)Requires cookie*
 Title:  Delaware County Institute of Science (Delaware County, Pa.) minutes and papers, [ca. 1833]-1873     
 Dates:  Circa 1833-1873 
 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.H.S.Film.28 
 Extent:  1 microfilm_reel(s) 
 Genre:  Microfilm Collection 
 Subjects:  Agriculture | Botany. | Horticulture. | Meteorology. | Science -- Societies, etc. 
3Author:  Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820Requires cookie*
 Title:  Sir Joseph Banks papers, 1766-1820 (bulk)     
 Dates:  1766-1820 
 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.H.S.Film.3 
 Extent:  50 microfilm_reel(s) 
 Genre:  Microfilm Collection 
 Subjects:  Botany. | Horticulture. | Marine biology | Voyages and travels. 
4Author:  Bartram, John, 1699-1777Requires cookie*
 Title:  John Bartram correspondence, 1735-1775     
 Dates:  1735-1775 
 Abstract:  The John Bartram Collection consists of typed transcriptions of originals held at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. The transcripts take up two volumes and are extensive.

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 Call #:  Mss.B.B28.w 
 Extent:  719 item(s) 
 Topics:  Colony and State Specific History | Natural history | Pennsylvania History | Philadelphia History 
 Genre:  General Correspondence | Scientific Correspondence 
 Subjects:  Botanists. | Botany. | Horticulture. | Horticulturists. | Natural history. | Plant collectors. | Plants -- Collection and preservation. 
5Author:  Malesherbes, Chrétien Guillaume de Lamoignon de, 1721-1794Requires cookie*
 Title:  Essays on botanical and horticultural topics, [ca. 1716-1849], 1716-1861     
 Dates:  [ca. 1716-1849], 1716-1861 
 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.H.S.Film.10,1 
 Extent:  1 microfilm_reel(s) 
 Genre:  Microfilm Collection 
 Subjects:  Botanical gardens -- United States. | Botany -- North America. | Botany. | Fishes. | Horticulture. | Natural history. 
6Author:  Wyck AssociationRequires cookie*
 Title:  Wyck Association Collection     
 Dates:  1663-1972 
 Abstract:  The Wyck Collection is a massive collection that touches upon a number of early American themes. MOLE contains an extensive inventory of the collection. There are also binders with the collection that contain item level descriptions of the contents. The collection is particularly notable for its family correspondence, business records, and information on the operations of some Philadelphia institutions, such as the Academy of Natural Sciences.

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 Call #:  Mss.Ms.Coll.52 
 Extent:  151.5 Linear Feet 
 Topics:  Business and Skilled Trades | Early National Politics | Literature, Arts, and Culture | Marriage and Family Life | Pennsylvania History | Philadelphia History | Science and technology | Trade 
 Genre:  Business Records and Accounts | Family Correspondence | Institutional Records | Miscellaneous 
 Subjects:  Abolition, emancipation, freedom | Agriculture | Culture, community, organizations | Home economics -- United States -- Accounting | Horticulture | Philadelphia (Pa.) -- Social life and customs | Quakers | Race, race relations, racism | Reconstruction | Religion, religious organizations | Slaves, slavery, slave trade | Social conditions, social advocacy, social reform | Social problems.