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Title: Morris, Robert to Benjamin Franklin, 1781 June 06; Morris, Robert, 1734-1806. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:10066
Description: Robert Morris informs Benjamin Franklin that he has been appointed Superintendent of Finance. He also elaborates on current events and experiences.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1788
Date: 1781-06-06; 2022

Title: Photocopies of F.B.I. Files on Boas, 1939-1950
Identifier(s): text:283706
Description: Franz Boas's FBI files, concerning the FBI investigation into Boas' alleged connections with the Communist party. The continuation of the files beyond the date of Boas' death most likely resulted from similar investigations into the activity of Boas' outspoken son, Ernst Boas.
Creator: United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation.et al
Subject: Boas, Franz, 1858-1942; Communism--United States; United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Date: 1939-1950

Title: Memorandum, n.d.; Hays' number: LXVII, 115
Identifier(s): text:255117
Creator: Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.et al
Subject: Postal service--United States--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775; Postal service--United States--History.
Date: 2019

Title: Notification of the election of Elias Boudinot as president, 1782 November 04; Notification of C.C. of election of Elias Boudinot as president
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:11567
Description: A notification that Elias Boudinot was elected as the new president of congress.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects
Date: 1782-11-04; 2022

Title: Potts, Samuel to [Benjamin Franklin], 1783 August 15; Potts. S..
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:12044
Description: Samuel Potts discusses the necessary arrangements establishing post between America and Britain.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Political Philosophy; Postal service--United States--History; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783
Date: 1783-08-15; 2022

Title: Restaurants Past and Present
Identifier(s): video:1313; 2014_11_06
Description: Restauranteur Danny Meyer talks about his food philosophy at Union Square Cafe
Subject: Food habits, United States; Restaurants, United States, History; Union Square Cafe; APS Meeting Videos
Date: 2014-11-07

Title: How Americans Raise Their Children: Generational Relations in the United States:;
Identifier(s): video:1233;
Description: ; ; Dr. Fass discusses the differences of child-rearing between the US and Europe, as well as between generations.; Further reading: Fass, P. The End of American Childhood: A History of Parenting from Life on the Frontier to the Managed Child (Princeton University Press: 2016)
Subject: ; Children, United States, History; Intergenerational relations, United States, History; APS Meeting Videos
Date: 2013-11-15

Title: Can the Census Be Gerrymandered?
Identifier(s): video:1544
Description: Prewitt explains how the census can be politicized. Public money funds the program, but the government cannot dictate how that science is conducted. This talk was later re-visted in the APS Great Talks blogpost and as virtual public programming during the COVID-19 pandemic.; Podcast: https://www.amphilsoc.org/museum/exhibitions/great-talks-american-philosophical-society/good-numbers-make-good-democracy;Prewitt was also interviewed by Patrick Spero during the COVID-19 pandemic on the effect of the virus on the 2020 Census
Subject: Census, United States; Demographic surveys, United Sates; Gerrymandering, United States.; APS Meeting Videos
Date: 2018-11-08

Title: The Past and Future of Voting Rights:;
Identifier(s): video:1234;
Description: ; ; Richard Pildes talks about voting rights. Who should have the power to design the voting institutions?; Further reading: The future of the Voting Rights Act. (Russell Sage Foundation: 2006.)
Subject: ; Suffrage, History; Elections, United States; African Americans, Suffrage; Minorities, Suffrage, United States.; APS Meeting Videos
Date: 2013-11-15

Title: Bill of Exchange made out to Alexander Colden, 1771 June 22; Hays' number: LXVII, 122
Identifier(s): text:255072
Creator: Carr, Williamet al
Subject: Postal service--United States--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775; Postal service--United States--History.
Date: 1771-06-22; 2019

Title: United States Fourth Class Lottery Ticket, 93m722, 1776 November 18; Lottery Ticket 93m722
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:9570
Description: Fourth class lottery ticket established by resolution of Congress with the name T. Laurence in the right corner.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects
Date: 1776-11-18; 2022

Title: Symposium:Current Research in the Social and Behavioral Sciences: Across Disciplinary Lines. Part I: Understanding the Increased Prevalence of Autism
Identifier(s): video:1074; 2010_11_013
Description: Harriet Zuckerman introduces the symposium. She is followed by Peter Bearman who gives a talk on the prevalence of Autism in lower socioeconomic groups.
Subject: History of Science; Autism; Socioeconomic Factors, United States; Inequality, UNited States; APS Meeting Videos
Date: 2010-11-13

Title: Larzelier, Abraham, and John Parsell to Udny Hay, 1779 November 3; Larzelier, Abraham, and J. Par to Udny Hay
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21551
Description: Letter from Abraham Larzelier to Udny Hay. Fishkill - Protest made by certain artificers against the prices of provisions, and also against the exorbitant wages paid to certain other men.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Finance, Personal--United States; United States. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.; Larzelier, Abraham; Hay, Udny; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-03; 2022

Title: Larzelier, Abraham, and John Parsell to Udny Hay, 1779 November 3; Larzelier, Abraham, and J. Par to Udny Hay
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21595
Description: Letter from Abraham Larzelier to Udny Hay. Fishkill - From certain artificers, setting forth the depreciation of money, the dearness of provisions and the higher wages received by mechanics at other places. Have the interest of their country at heart and only desire what will reasonably support them.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Finance, Personal--United States; United States. Army--Pay, allowances, etc.; Larzelier, Abraham; Hay, Udny; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-03; 2022

Title: Furman, Moore to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 30; Furman, Moore to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21300
Description: Letter from Moore Furman to Nathanael Greene. Pittstown - Number of horses he is sending on; will proceed to make up the ten brigades ordered to be raised in this State.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States. Continental Army--Military life; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Quartermasters; Horses; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Furman, Moore; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-30; 2022

Title: Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene, 1779 December 9; Hay, Udny to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20739
Description: Letter from Udny Hay to Nathanael Greene. Grievances of the assistant quartermasters; thinks Congress in all fairness ought to take them up. Waggoners' certificates. The advantage of building two vessels. Complaints of artificers well founded, but out of his power to remedy. Number of shoes purchased. Clothing wanted. Suggests Colonel Lewis laying in a stock of forage.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance--Congresses; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States. Continental Army--Military life; Forage; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Clothing and dress; Hay, Udny; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-12-09; 2022

Title: Sullivan, John to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 22; Sullivan, John to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22844
Description: Letter from John Sullivan to Nathanael Greene. Easton - Acknowledging favor of 20th inst., and thanking him for his congratulations on his safe return, and the success of the troops under his command. Will march his army to Warwick agreeable to directions.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; Quartermasters; Sullivan, John, 1740-1795; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-22; 2022

Title: Bowen, Ephraim to Nathanael Greene, 1779 November 10; Bowen, Ephraim, 1753-1841 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:20216
Description: Letter from Ephraim Bowen to Nathanael Greene. The bearer, Mr. Mitchell, leaves the brigade against the wishes of all the officers, as he wanted to go to headquarters to get his family from Long Island. Will send the pair of breeches and waistcoat as soon as they are finished.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; War and families--United States--History--18th century; Quartermasters; Bowen, Ephraim, 1753-; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-11-10; 2022

Title: Eyre, Benjamin to Nathanael Greene, 1779 October 1; Eyre, Benjamin to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21188
Description: Letter from Benjamin Eyre to Nathanael Greene. Letter acknowledging letter of 3d inst. Has been busy ever since collecting one hundred men, a company of which leave for Easton before night. All boats sent on to Trenton. Obliged to His Excellency and to him for their good opinion.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Political Philosophy; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States. Continental Army--Military life; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Quartermasters; Eyre, Benjamin; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-10-01; 2022

Title: Forsyth, Robert to Nathanael Greene, 1779 February 3; Forsyth, Robert to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:21219
Description: Letter from Robert Forsyth to Nathanael Greene. Camp, Middlebrook - Acknowledging letter of 31st ult. The arrival of "faithful old John, with his bays in very good order." Sympathizes with Mrs. Greene over the bad roads.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States. Continental Army--Military life; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Finance, Personal--United States; Quartermasters; Middlebrook Encampment (N.J.); Forsyth, Robert; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-02-03; 2022