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

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

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.

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.

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

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 city limits, street names, railroads, parks, cemeteries, and neighborhoods. Scale [ca. 1:46,800].

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

Report of the Committee on Naval Affairs detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed Senate bill 5950 to provide for the disposition of pensions due inmates of the Naval Home in Philadelphia. It includes a report of the Navy Department in support of the proposed legislation.

Photograph of Mabel Tompkins training Saw Dust to lie down and sit up at Tompkins Western Attractions Winter Quarters, New Hope, PA, c. 1909.

Photograph of Mabel H. Tompkins at Mrs. Turner's home, New Hope, PA, winter 1907-1908.

Photograph of Mabel Tompkins working out Indian Chief at the Tompkins Western Attractions Winter Quarters, New Hope, PA. Photo by Apeda, New York City, NY, c.1908.

Photograph of training horses at Tompkins Western Attractions, Winter Quarters, New Hope, PA. L to R: Mabel Tompkins with Good Luck, Charles H. Tompkins with Max, Mrs. Turner with Vardius, and Driscol with Saw Dust, c.1908.

Report of the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds detailing the opinions and recommendations of the Committee on the proposed Senate bill 1930 to provide for the erection of a public building in Easton, Pennsylvania. It includes a report of the Secretary of the Treasury on the proposed legislation.

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

Postcard from Edward William Sill to Lacuta Boulaker [sic]. The front of the postcard features a photograph from Saengerfest, in Boerne, Texas. The photo shows a busy street scene with a man holding an American flag and riding a horse. There are people walking, horse-drawn buggies, some children, and a marching band, all coming towards the camera. In the background, a brick, two-story building is also visible.

Postcard of the Bryn Mawr Fire Department at their new station, a two-story brick building with a belfry on the left. At the front of the station, there are three garage doors at the base, with a balcony above. The fire fighters are lined up with two horse-drawn wagons outside of their respective garage doors. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "As there is no principal strut here I will send you this. I am at St. David, Pa. These is nothing here but the station and a few houses, no stores. I expect to go down to Atlantic City this week."

Postcard of a fire department at their station, lined up with two horse-drawn wagons on the left and right. The building is two stories high, with a belfry extending an additional two stories.

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

Report explaining how to successfully manage a farm by example of a small 15-acre farm in Flourtown, Pennsylvania. The farm discussed was owned by Rev. J. D. Detrich, and topics under consideration include soil improvement, systematic management, employees, animal feed, manure, and hay.

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.

From Introduction: "The studies herein reported were begun as a part of researches undertaken by the United States Geological Survey looking to the more efficient utilization of the coal in the United States through the reduction of the waste in its extraction, and were continued as part of further researches having regard to the conversation of the fuel resources of this country and to the lessening of injuries and fatalities in coal mining."

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."

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."