Question of the Week

Just In: New Titles in the General Collection
5/23/13
Author: Cary Hutto

Below is a selection of new books that were recently placed into the general library collection. Clicking on the links will take you to the catalog records in our online catalog Discover.

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Mary Stevenson Cassatt is known as which type of painter?
5/19/13
Author: Amanda Dean

Topics: 19th century, Arts and Culture, Women
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Which Philadelphian neurologist founded The Savoy Company?
5/12/13
Author: Amanda Dean

Topics: 19th century, 20th century, Arts and Culture, Science and Medicine
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Philadelphia business mogul Albert M. Greenfield found great success and great failure in which industry?
5/5/13
Author: Amanda Dean

Topics: 20th century, Banking, Industry, Politics
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Anna Blakiston Day served as president of which women's committee?
4/28/13
Author: Amanda Dean

Topics: 20th century, Government and civics, Women
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In 1934, the Voluntary Defender Association of Philadelphia was developed for what purpose?
3/24/13
Author: Cary Hutto

Topics: 20th century, Community and Public Service, Philadelphia
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What Philadelphia radio broadcaster was the longtime host of the Irish Hour?
3/17/13
Author: Amanda Dean

Topics: 20th century, Ethnic history, Politics
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Land that once belonged to famed Philadelphia lawyer Andrew Hamilton is now part of which cemetery?
3/10/13
Author: Cary Hutto

Topics: 18th century, 19th century, 20th century, Architecture
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Which Pennsylvania dance organization is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2013?
3/3/13
Author: Cary Hutto

Topics: 20th century, Arts and Culture, Philadelphia, Recreation and Sport, Women
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Belfield Mansion, once the home of artist Charles Willson Peale, is located on what college campus?
2/24/13
Author: Cary Hutto

Topics: 19th century, 20th century, Industry, Women
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