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Philadelphian William McCarter documented his service during the Civil War as part of which famed brigade? Question of the Week Monday, 3/13/17 2:11 pm chutto@hsp.org 19th century, Civil War, Ethnic history	New Balch Ethnic Studies Titles Added If ethnic history figures into your own research, you might want to check out some the resources in our Balch Ethnic Studies collection, such as those we're listing this week. Click on the links for more information from our online catalog Discover. New in the Library Thursday, 3/9/17 10:41 am chutto@hsp.org Balch Ethnic Studies Collection, ethnic history, Ethnic history, ethnic studies, new books, New in the Library
March 4, 1681 marks which important event in Pennsylvania’s history? Question of the Week Monday, 3/6/17 4:47 pm chutto@hsp.org 17th century, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Politics, Religion	New Books Added to the American Indian Collection HSP has a growing collection of books related to different Indian tribes from across America; here are some new addtions that are now available for research. Click on the links for more information from our online catalog Discover. New in the Library Thursday, 3/2/17 12:38 pm chutto@hsp.org American Indians, Indians of North America, Native American, new books, New in the Library
The Diaries of Selina Schroeder The following article was written by HSP volunteer Randi Kamine and is being posted on her behalf. "My Dearest X.Y.Z. I want to tell you everything that has occurred lately and I want you to ask me questions which I am bound to answer.” So begins the first entry in the diary written by Selina Richards Schroeder in early 1889." Fondly, Pennsylvania Tuesday, 2/28/17 8:21 am chutto@hsp.org 19th century, diaries, HSP collections, New York City, personal stories, Schroeder family, Women, Women	In the early 1900s, members of what celebrated Philadelphia family became closely acquainted with Russia's Romanov monarchy? Question of the Week Monday, 2/27/17 2:06 pm chutto@hsp.org 20th century, Philadelphia, World War I
New Genealogical and Family History Titles Recently Added This week we have an extra-long list of new genealogical and family history resources that we recently added to our library. Click on the links for more information from our online catalog Discover. New in the Library Thursday, 2/23/17 1:15 pm chutto@hsp.org family history, family history books, genealogical books, genealogical collection, genealogy, new books, New in the Library	How many U. S. presidents had or have birthdays in February Question of the Week Tuesday, 2/21/17 2:59 pm chutto@hsp.org 18th century, Government and civics, Philadelphia
Recent Additions to the Pennsylvania Collection You'll find plenty of books on and related to Pennsylvania in HSP's library, and here's a list of some of recently cataloged titles that are now in the stacks. Click on the links for more information from online catalog Discover. New in the Library Thursday, 2/16/17 2:29 pm chutto@hsp.org new books, New in the Library, Pennsylvania, pennsylvania books, Pennsylvania history	In the 1860s, the Bascom family moved from South Carolina to Philadelphia to open a business bearing their name. In what trade did the Bascoms specialize? Answer: Upholstery, primarily, along with interior decorating and cabinet making Question of the Week Tuesday, 2/14/17 11:23 am chutto@hsp.org 19th century, African American, Business, Civil War, Philadelphia

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