Click here for a list of collections expected to be unavailable through mid-June
These lists are subject to change, and researchers are advised to check back for updates or call the library prior to visiting. For more information, contact Lee Arnold, senior director of the library and collections, at larnold@hsp.org or 215-732-6200 ext. 237.
The Bank of North America records (#1543) will be unavailable for research through mid-May 2013, with limited access after that, while the collection is being conserved. For information about the collection’s status, please contact Tara O’Brien, director of preservation and conservation services, at tobrien@hsp.org or 215-732-6200 ext. 245.
The following collections will be unavailable for research through mid-July 2013. For information about the collections’ status, please contact Matthew Lyons, director of archives and collection management at mlyons@hsp.org or 215-732-6200 ext. 301.
Collection 708A – Wharton Family Papers:
Vol 2 – Usher & Wharton sales book, Jan 1752 – March 1756
Vol 4 – Baynton & Wharton letter book with index, 1758-1760
Vol 24 – Thomas Wharton’s letter book, 1752-1759
Vol 25 – Ship Book, 1753-1756
Vol 26 – Thomas Wharton’s receipt book, 1755-1763
Vol 27 – Thomas Wharton’s receipt book, 1758-1763
Vol 28 – Thomas Wharton’s ship book, 1762-1763
Vol 29 – Thomas Wharton’s letter book, 1773-1784
Box 6, folder 7 – Correspondence, Jan – June 1773
Collection 140 – Coates and Reynell family papers:
Vol 1 – letter book, Sept 1729 – June 1734