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What was the Browning Society of Philadelphia?
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Wildlife artist John J. Audubon lived in Pennsylvania for a few years. Where was he born?
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How to dress your dog in a bonnet, and other cute distractions courtesy of the Fenton and Remak family.
I was going to start this blog post with a grandiose essay on the centuries-old relationship between man and dog that expounded upon some of the greatest philosophical thoughts of our time. This was going to be followed by an exposition on the transformation of fashion in early 20th century America. But really, why say in a thousand words what pictures can simply show: Wednesday, 4/21/10 9:41 am
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Who designed the Historical Society’s building at 13th and Locust Streets?
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What was the first free circulating library in America?
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For your enjoyment: more collections that are now available
In terms of processing, the HSP archives department had a good 2009 and is off to a good start in 2010. In this time, staff processed and improved access to almost 50 collections. Following up on Cathleen’s previous post, here are just a few highlights. Others can be found on our website.
HSP collection of Benjamin Franklin papers, 1628-1951 (Collection 215) Thursday, 3/18/10 10:16 am
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Baron von Steuben...why does that name sound so familiar?
February 23 marks an interesting anniversary – the arrival of Baron Friedrich Wilhelm Augustus von Steuben at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. His mission was to make amateur and unprepared American troops ready for battle in 1778. Friday, 2/19/10 9:40 am
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Hot soup on a cold day: the records of the The Kensington Soup Society
Friday, 1/22/10 5:43 pm
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business records, food service, Kensington, Kensington Soup Society, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, social history, social service, soup kitchens
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How much does it cost to explore the lands west of the Mississippi?
Well, sometime in the mid 1700s, Thomas Hutchins estimated that such an adventure cost £6163. (In today’s money, that equals about £902,515 or 1,806,835 USD. Seems reasonable, right?) Wednesday, 12/16/09 10:26 am
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Huzzah! (almost) 100 years at 1300 Locust Street
2010 will mark the 100th anniversary of the current home of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, located at 13th and Locust streets. It is a milestone for a building that most people walk by without giving a second glance. Just how did HSP come to live at this site? Here’s a quick rundown of our pre-Locust Street history. Wednesday, 11/18/09 2:09 pm
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