Report discussing the main features of the farmers' reading courses that have become popular in several states through agricultural colleges and experiment stations. The reading courses are designed to provide farmers with a systematic approach to their work through the study of a scientifically sound and accessible textbook curriculum.

Weekly African-American newspaper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania published by the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in America that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.

Weekly African-American newspaper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.

Weekly African-American newspaper from Philadelphia and Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.

Extension agreement for Mrs. Loriette C.Redway which secured the payment of a $250.00 bond and extended the time in which the loan amount was to be paid. The agreement states that the principal sum plus interest, 7% per year payable semi-annually, will be due three years from January 1, 1901. Six payment coupons were handwritten at the bottom of the agreement and were to be clipped then taken with payment to the Union Trust Co., where payments would be paid and noted on record. Only two of the coupons remain attached to the extension agreement.

A 5 x 7 photograph print showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 605, 2-6-0 (BLW) builder's photo, 1901, rebuilt as a 0-8-0 in the Topeka shops in April 1928 [see 2008.008.1624 & 6724].

Pair of ladies' white heavy satin wedding shoes. Designed with pointed toes, the shoes have a fastening strap across instep with a single domed opalescent/milky white glass button. Across vamp is applied white satin bow with decorative gilt metal rectangular buckle with lobed ends. One buckle missing. Lined in white fabric. Sole of natural brown leather, heel covered in white satin. Medium-height heel with rounded sides and back, curving inwards and then flaring out to base, similar to a Louis heel. Stamped inside shoe in gilt: "C.A. Verner / Pittsburgh" Measurements: Length: 26 cm Width: 7.5cm Height: 9cm Heel: 3.5cm (1.5") high on axis w/cap

Postcard of a train station with four men in suits standing outside, behind the train track. A powerline stands by the station, on the deck. The right edge identifies the scene as "P. & L. E. Station, Monogahela, Pa." The back of the postcard addresses it to "Mamie McFaddin 1906 McFaddin Ave Beaumont Texas."

Patent for an improved paper bag machine, which rapidly converts continuously moving paper into bags.

Annual report containing photographs and information regarding the Gettysburg National Military Park, including maintenance, erection of monuments, and site preservation.

Monthly booklet containing a biography of Edwin A. Abbey a famous artist and illustrator.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz relates his excitement about the annual Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia. Nimitz bemoans the fact that he is on duty on Thanksgiving Day. This letter is written on US Naval Academy stationery.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz relates his excitement about the annual Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia. Nimitz bemoans the fact that he is on duty on Thanksgiving Day.

Map shows Clinton County, Pennsylvania railroads, towns, and roads during the early twentieth century. Includes soil profile and legend. Scale [1:63,360].

Patent for improvements in the paper-bag machine (related to author's previous Patent No. 689,441, December 24, 1901) for the purpose of improving the mechanism for forming the primary fold of the bag-bottom in the bag-folding process, including descriptions of the machinery, parts, and illustrations.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz recalls going to the Army-Navy game in Philadelphia and the difficulty in trying to meet up with some friends there. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz recalls going to the Army-Navy game in Philadelphia and the difficulty in trying to meet up with some friends there.

Map shows street names, cemeteries, parks, ferries, railroads, docks, bridges, and public institutions for Philadelphia and adjacent communities; greater detail of downtown Philadelphia on inset. Inset: "Business portion of Philadelphia on enlarged scale." Scale [ca. 1:53,300].

Map shows railroads, counties, county seats, cities and towns; layout of Philadelphia on inset. Inset: "Philadelphia and vicinity." Scale [1:1,690,000].

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz laments the fact that Navy lost again to Army in football and admits he believes his class is cursed. He reports on his standing in his classes for November. He also mentions a desire to be assigned to the Asiatic Station upon graduation. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz laments the fact that Navy lost again to Army in football and admits he believes his class is cursed. He reports on his standing in his classes for November. He also mentions a desire to be assigned to the Asiatic Station upon graduation.

From introduction: This report is a summary of the present knowledge of limestone beds in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Photograph of a bronze medal distributed for the 18th Annual Congress SAR Delegates in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 1905.

Postcard of an aerial view of three sections of a city, divided by two branches of a river and connected by bridges. The bottom of the picture describes it as "Partial view of Pittsburgh u.Allegheny, from Washington Heights." Written below by the sender. "Dear Mamie, How are you? Are you glad to get home? Helen." On the back, the address is written as "Miss Mamie McFaddin Beaumont, Texas."