Leaflets of Memory 1859 by Library Company Conservation Dept.
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Leaflets of Memory were gift book annuals published from 1845 to 1859. The Library Company has a copy from almost every year. The book was issued in multiple binding styles each year, so in some cases we have several bindings from the same year. Our hope is to collect as many variants as possible.
Leaflets of Memory.
New York: Leavitt & Allen, [1858?]
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The Mystic Oracle…Mysterious, Amusing, Mystifying, Baffling!
According
to front of this promotional card, The Mystic Oracle “answers questions by
wireless.” Simply open the card, spin
the wheel to your chosen question, and the answer appears on the front of the
card. Questions include, “Who invented
photography,” “What elements make air,” “When was Shakespeare born,” as well as
others. Presented by the Railway Devices
Co. in St. Louis, MO., this card design is patent pending since 1923. Visit HSP’s Digital Library https://digitallibrary.hsp.org/ to
browse various promotional cards, theater posters, political cartoons, and
more.
This “dissolving picture” postcard was printed in Germany and was signed on the back “With love & many happs - Priscill.” It is part of the Allen family papers (3126) https://digitallibrary.hsp.org/index.php/Detail/collections/3126
From the HSP collection of greeting cards (1553) https://digitallibrary.hsp.org/index.php/Detail/collections/1553
Deborah Norris Logan (1761-1839) was a wealthy Quaker and
prominent Philadelphian. While she is renowned for her historical musings,
especially her annotations on the Penn-Logan correspondence, she is best known
for the seventeen volumes that make up her diary. Her writing provides a window
into post-Revolutionary America, and highlights the political events and day-to-day
happenings of domestic life. Deborah was considered by her friends as the
epitome of the Revolutionary mother, and was an antiquarian who accumulated historical
artifacts and books. Some of the clippings and antique graphics she collected
were inlaid into her diary, and are featured below. The diary has been
digitized as part of the In Her Own Right Project, which highlights primary
source material related to women thinkers, abolitionists, and suffragists, leading
up to the nineteenth amendment.
In memory of Stephen Hawking, we post this letter written by Sir Isaac Newton in which he writes “if I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants." RIP Stephen Hawking, whose shoulders will surely support countless scientists for generations to come.
https://digitallibrary.hsp.org/index.php/Detail/objects/9792
This letter from Thomas Paine to Daniel Clymer dated September, 1786, includes the quote, “The proceedings of the Legislature for these two years past are marked with such vehemence of party spirit and rancorous prejudice, that it is impossible any country can thrive or flourish under such manifest misconduct.” A staunch advocate for American Independence, Paine goes on to express his doubts about realizing the dream of an independent American country. To read more of Thomas Paine’s correspondence, visit https://digitallibrary.hsp.org and search “Paine.”
https://digitallibrary.hsp.org/index.php/Detail/objects/15427
Happy Halloween from the HSP Digital Library! These pages are from the illustrated manuscript of The Witchcraft of Dame Darrel of York by Charles Godfrey Leland [1824-1903]. Leland presents the book as an account of witchcraft practiced by Dame Darrel, “the Wise Woman of York,” in medieval England, though the work is primarily based on Leland’s own research and imagination. The majority of the manuscript catalogs various types of fairies, elves, goblins, and other spirits in alphabetical order, but there are also stories and descriptions of spells. Follow the link to view the full book at your own risk!
http://digitallibrary.hsp.org/index.php/Detail/Object/Show/object_id/2707
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th to October 15th), we chose to highlight some images from our collection that represent the history of Philadelphia’s Hispanic community. These photos, taken in 1944, show Mexican railroad workers engaged in various leisurely activities during a brief respite. The first photo displays the workers writing letters home to Mexico, while the second highlights a game of checkers. The third photo shows the workers perusing their Pennsylvania Railroad safety manuals.
The Second World War had a direct effect on the American workforce,
and labor shortages affected many companies throughout the United States. In
order to increase manpower, the United States and Mexico agreed to a series of
laws and diplomatic arrangements, known as the Bracero program. While
at the time controversial, the program, which lasted from 1942 to 1964, was in theory meant
to alleviate labor shortages in the United States (especially in agriculture)
while providing the temporary workers with minimum wage, adequate and sanitary lodging,
and fairly priced meals. In this instance, 93 Mexican workers were recruited
and contracted to work for the railroad in Philadelphia.
http://digitallibrary.hsp.org/index.php/Detail/Object/Show/object_id/7649
John Wintersteen, Jr. raises the American Flag in front
of William Penn Charter School. Penn Charter was founded in
1689 by William Penn. Penn Charter is the oldest Quaker school in the
world and one of the first schools to open its doors to all students no
matter their religion, race, or gender. Today, Penn Charter is home to
hundreds of children from all cultures, faiths, and means.
http://digitallibrary.hsp.org/index.php/Detail/Object/Show/object_id/6824
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![This unusually sharp tintype captures the viewer more than the subject. #eyecontactiskey #tintypetuesday
[Mary Elizabeth Garesche and child] Philadelphia, 1863. Broadbent, Samuel, 1810-1880, photographer. 1 photograph : tintype ; ¼ plate.](https://64.media.tumblr.com/8a41991ca7551e1a8188b03647f69bb6/tumblr_oeblj7DiBL1u23qdao1_1280.jpg)
This unusually sharp tintype captures the viewer more than the subject. #eyecontactiskey #tintypetuesday
