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Founded in 1882, this organization is one of the first in the U.S. dedicated to the care of children. What was its name? Question of the Week Monday, 3/14/16 1:29 pm chutto@hsp.org 19th century, 20th century, 21st century, African American, Community and Public Service, Government and civics, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Politics, Women Comments: 2	New Books Now in HSP's Balch Ethnic Studies Collection This week we're sharing a list of some of the new books that were recently made part of HSP's Balch Ethnic Studies collection. Clicking on the links will take you to our online catalog Discover, where you can easily search the society's collections of books and manuscripts. New in the Library Thursday, 3/10/16 2:18 pm chutto@hsp.org Balch Ethnic Studies Collection, ethnic history, Ethnic history, ethnic studies, new books, New in the Library
On March 2, 1916, the Philadelphia Orchestra performed the American premiere of "The Symphony of a Thousand." Who composed this work? Question of the Week Monday, 3/7/16 9:37 am chutto@hsp.org 20th century, Arts and Culture, Philadelphia	More New Biographies Now Available in the Library Need a biography to help supplement or add to your research? HSP has a large selection of biographies that tell the stories of folks, historical and contemporary, from across the world. Below is a sampling of some biographies that were recently cataloged. Click on the links for more information from our online catalog Discover. New in the Library Thursday, 3/3/16 2:57 pm chutto@hsp.org biographical collection, biographies, biography, new books, New in the Library Comments: 1
Pennsylvanian Gilbert Cope made a name for himself pursuing which profession? Question of the Week Monday, 2/29/16 2:58 pm chutto@hsp.org Ethnic history, Genealogy	New Titles Now in the Library Our catalogers have been hard at work making new titles available in our general library collection! Here's a rundown of some new books that are now on our shelves. Click on the links for more information from our online catalog Discover. New in the Library Thursday, 2/25/16 9:51 am chutto@hsp.org general collection, general history, general history books, new books, New in the Library
Before merging with HSP in 2002, this organization documented ethnic and immigrant experiences in the United States. What was its name? Question of the Week Monday, 2/22/16 9:23 am chutto@hsp.org 19th century, 20th century, African American, Arts and Culture, Ethnic history, Philadelphia	New Titles Added to the Historic Culinary Arts Collection If you're into the history of food, historic cooking, or are just curious about old cookbooks, be sure to check out HSP's growing collection of culinary history books. Below are some recent addition to the collection. Click on the links for more information from our online catalog Discover. New in the Library Thursday, 2/18/16 9:28 am chutto@hsp.org cookbooks, culinary collection, culinary history, historic cooking, new books, New in the Library
This man served as the Philadelphia Orchestra's Music Director and Conductor for over 40 years. Who was he? Question of the Week Tuesday, 2/16/16 2:20 pm chutto@hsp.org 20th century, Arts and Culture, Philadelphia	More Additions to the Balch Ethnic Studies Collection Let's take a look at some of the new ethnic history titles that made it onto our shelves recently. Click on the links for more information from our online catalog Discover. New in the Library Thursday, 2/11/16 2:40 pm chutto@hsp.org Balch Ethnic Studies Collection, ethnic studies, new books, New in the Library

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