Search results | APS Digital Library

Title: Autobiographical text on a trip to visit cousin and an old powwow
Identifier(s): audio:19412; APSdigrec_6816; Recording Number: 18; Program Number: 01
Description: Labelled "I-A". On multiple topics, including discussion of Molly's experience of being in Philadelphia, a trip taken from there to visit a nearby cousin, and her cousin's recollection of an old powwow. Recorded on SoundScriber disc.
Source: Harris, Zellig S. Cherokee materials, 1941-1946. (Subcollection I2.4 of American Council of Learned Societies) (Mss.497.3.B63c); http://www.amphilsoc.org/mole/view?docId=ead/Mss.497.3.B63c-ead.xml
Subject: Cherokee Indians--History; Cherokee Indians--Social life and customs; Powwows; Philadelphia (Pa.)--Description and travel
Date: 1945-08-20

Title: Bache, Sarah Franklin to Benjamin Franklin, 1783 January 02; Bache, Sarah Franklin, 1743-1808. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:11471
Description: Sarah Franklin Bache writes a letter of recommendation for Mr Restiff to Benjamin Franklin.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; Social networks--18th century
Date: 1783-01-02; 2022

Title: Plan of Independence Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Identifier(s): graphics:11422
Description: Plan of the ground and lots belonging to the State House. Docketing by Benjamin Franklin. Housed in its own red case (17x19.5").
Subject: Pennsylvania -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.; Independence Hall (Philadelphia, Pa.).; Real property -- Pennsylvania.
Date: 1736-02-20; 2021

Title: W. F. G. Swann and unidentified man constructing equipment.
Identifier(s): graphics:3217; APSimg7776; Graphics Number: F8-42-7
Description: Swann and unidentified man, laughing, working on equipment.
Creator: Muller, Gladys
Source: William Francis Gray Swann Papers (Mss.B.Sw1); http://amphilsoc.org/mole/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.Sw1-ead.xml
Subject: Math & Physics ; Swann, William Francis Gray, 1884-1962; Franklin Institute (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: n. d.

Title: Bache, Richard to Benjamin Franklin, 1779 April 07; Bache, Richard, 1737-1811. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:9623
Description: Richard Bache writes and sends Benjamin Franklin circular letters relating to the beginning of businesses with connections to France, Spain, Holland as well as elsewhere.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; Social networks--18th century
Date: 1779-04-07; 2022

Title: William Penn's Treaty with the Indians, when he founded the Province of Pennsylvania in North America 1681.
Identifier(s): graphics:5631; APSimg4277; Graphics Number: M42-21-25
Description: Color view of Penn, standing with Native Americans.
Creator: West, Benjamin, 1738-1820
Source: Print Collection;
Subject: Philadelphia (Pa.)--Views; Penn's Treaty with the Indians (1682); Indians of North America
Date: n. d.

Title: W. F. G. Swann and others, group portrait at Medal Metting of Franklin Institute.
Identifier(s): graphics:3155; APSimg7743; Graphics Number: F8-40-14
Description: Group portrait of Swann and other recipients of awards at Medal Meeting of the Franklin Institute.; Photograph has "Proof" stamp; additional information contained in corresponding article, accompanying this photograph.
Creator: Acme Newspictures, Inc.
Source: William Francis Gray Swann Papers (Mss.B.Sw1); http://amphilsoc.org/mole/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.Sw1-ead.xml
Subject: Math & Physics ; Swann, William Francis Gray, 1884-1962; Franklin Institute (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: 1934 May 16

Title: Jackson, William to Benjamin Franklin, [1781]; Jackson, William. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:10305
Description: William Jackson asks to borrow Benjamin Franklin's carriage so that he can go to the post office.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs
Date: [1781]; 2022

Title: Bache, Richard to Benjamin Franklin, 1779 February 16; Bache, Richard, 1737-1811. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:9696
Description: Richard Bache writes to Benjamin Franklin to introduce his friend Count Mumford.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; Social networks--18th century
Date: 1779-02-16; 2022

Title: Peters, Richard to Benjamin Franklin, 1780 April 28; Peters, Richard, 1743-1828. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:9702
Description: Richard Peters writes to Benjamin Franklin about financial dealings between them.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs
Date: 1780-04-28; 2022

Title: Bache, Sarah Franklin to Benjamin Franklin, 1783 September 09; Bache, Sarah Franklin, 1743-1808. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:12064
Description: Sarah Franklin Bache informs Benjamin Franklin that the Vaughans have arrived in Philadelphia and are living with them.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; International travel
Date: 1783-09-09; 2022

Title: Hopkinson, Francis to Benjamin Franklin, 1781 July 17; Hopkinson, Francis, 1737-1791. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:10162
Description: Francis Hopkinson sends a short note to Benjamin Franklin with an included unsealed letter that he requests be sealed and sent on to the addressee.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; Social networks--18th century
Date: 1781-07-17; 2022

Title: W. F. G. Swann with E. Newton Harvey and Alfred Lee Loomis at Franklin Institue Medal Meeting.
Identifier(s): graphics:3158; APSimg7744; Graphics Number: F8-40-15
Description: 3/4 length portrait of Swann and others.; Photograph has "Proof" stamp; additional information contained in corresponding article, accompanying this
Creator: Acme Newspictures, Inc.
Source: William Francis Gray Swann Papers (Mss.B.Sw1); http://amphilsoc.org/mole/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.Sw1-ead.xml
Subject: Math & Physics ; Swann, William Francis Gray, 1884-1962; Franklin Institute (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: 1934 May 16

Title: W. F. G. Swann, examining equipment, full length view.
Identifier(s): graphics:3218; APSimg7782; Graphics Number: F8-42-13
Description: Full length view of Swann, inspecting equipment.
Creator: Muller, Gladys
Source: William Francis Gray Swann Papers (Mss.B.Sw1); http://amphilsoc.org/mole/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.Sw1-ead.xml
Subject: Math & Physics ; Swann, William Francis Gray, 1884-1962; Franklin Institute (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: n. d.

Title: Bache, Richard to Benjamin Franklin, 1782 November 27; Bache, Richard, 1737-1811. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:11300
Description: Richard Bache introduces Mr. Stuart to Benjamin Franklin; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; Social networks--18th century
Date: 1782-11-27; 2022

Title: W. F. G. Swann and unidentified man, examining equipment.
Identifier(s): graphics:3240; APSimg7775; Graphics Number: F8-42-6
Description: Swann and unidentified man looking at equipment.
Creator: Muller, Gladys
Source: William Francis Gray Swann Papers (Mss.B.Sw1); http://amphilsoc.org/mole/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.Sw1-ead.xml
Subject: Math & Physics ; Swann, William Francis Gray, 1884-1962; Franklin Institute (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: n. d.

Title: Institute of Race Relations: To Boas. 1933 Mar. 25
Identifier(s): text:67565
Subject: Committee on Race Relations (Society of Friends : Philadelphia, Pa. : 1929-1969)
Date: 1933 Mar. 25

Title: Exhibit at Sesquicentennial Exposition, Philadelphia, Pa., 1926.
Identifier(s): graphics:1665; APSimg1478; Negative Number: 870.031
Description: American Eugenics Society photograph with caption "Exhibit at Sesquicentennial Exposition, Philadelphia, Pa., 1926."; Original scrapbook no. 575.06:Am3 no. 031
Source: American Eugenics Society Records (Mss.575.06.Am3); http://www.amphilsoc.org/mole/view?docId=ead/Mss.575.06.Am3-ead.xml
Subject: Eugenics; American Eugenics Society; Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition (1926 : Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: 1926

Title: Moylan, James to John Brown, 1781 September 27; No. 981 James Moylan to John Brown
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:876
Description: Informs him about fabrics that are being shipped to Philadelphia and encloses an invoice [present] of goods shipped aboard a brig.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Merchant ships--France--History--18th century; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
Date: 1781-09-27; 2021

Title: W. F. G. Swann, at awards ceremony, Dr. Adams receiving Franklin Medal.
Identifier(s): graphics:3189; APSimg7748; Graphics Number: F8-40-19
Description: Swann, Dr. Adams, and three unidentified men standing at awards ceremony.
Creator: Barton, J. J.
Source: William Francis Gray Swann Papers (Mss.B.Sw1); http://amphilsoc.org/mole/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.Sw1-ead.xml
Subject: Math & Physics ; Swann, William Francis Gray, 1884-1962; Franklin Institute (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: n. d.