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On the eve of his daring Delaware River crossing in 1776, George Washington asked which prominent Philadelphian to "create as great a diversion as possible"? Question of the Week Sunday, 12/25/16 12:00 am chutto@hsp.org 18th century, American Revolution	This PHL-based club, founded in 1909, helped stoke public interest in flying. What was its name? Question of the Week Sunday, 12/18/16 3:23 pm chutto@hsp.org 20th century, Science and Medicine
New Genealogical and Family History Materials Below is a sampling of some of the new genealogical and family history books recently added to HSP's Library. Check them out on your next visit, or click the links for further information via HSP's online catalog, Discover. Roots & Branches: Genealogy at HSP Monday, 12/12/16 2:32 pm chutto@hsp.org Ethnic history, Genealogy	In 1964, S. Kind and Sons closed after 93 years of business in Philadelphia. What was S. Kind and Sons? Question of the Week Monday, 12/12/16 2:06 pm chutto@hsp.org 19th century, 20th century, Arts and Culture, Business, Philadelphia
Another Round of Additions to the Balch Ethnic Studies Collection If your studies concern identity, ethnicity, or different ethnic groups, then HSP's Balch Ethnic Studies Collection might have just the right books for you. Here are some new titles that were recently added to the collection. Click on the links for more information from our online catalog Discover. New in the Library Thursday, 12/8/16 3:38 pm chutto@hsp.org Balch Ethnic Studies Collection, ethnic history, Ethnic history, ethnic images, ethnic studies, new books, New in the Library	In early 1942, the Kobayashi family was evacuated to which type of camp? Question of the Week Wednesday, 12/7/16 3:55 pm chutto@hsp.org 20th century, Civil Rights, Ethnic history, Politics, World War II
New Books Now Available in the Genealogical Collection Below is a sampling of some of the new genealogical and family history books that were recently added HSP's library. Check them out on your next visit, and click the links for further information from our online catalog Discover. New in the Library Friday, 12/2/16 9:49 am chutto@hsp.org genealogical books, genealogical collection, genealogy, Genealogy, new books, New in the Library	On November 28, 1894, a large and familiar piece of art was added to Philadelphia’s City Hall. What was it? Question of the Week Monday, 11/28/16 4:02 pm chutto@hsp.org 19th century, Arts and Culture, Philadelphia
New Books Added to the Biographical Collection It's thanks to additions to our biographical collection like the titles below that we're able make accessible people's lives and histories. Click on the links for more information from our online catalog Discover. New in the Library Wednesday, 11/23/16 12:15 pm chutto@hsp.org biographical collection, biographies, biography, new books, New in the Library	This black-led organization fought for African American rights beginning in 1864. What was its name? Question of the Week Tuesday, 11/22/16 4:47 pm chutto@hsp.org Abolition, African American, Civil Rights, Civil War, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Politics, Slavery

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