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Luncheon for rebuilding Japanese College, Tsuda College [graphic].
Luncheon for rebuilding Japanese College, Tsuda College [graphic].
Roland S. Morris, new ambassador to Japan, given farewell luncheon [graphic].
Roland S. Morris, new ambassador to Japan, given farewell luncheon [graphic].
Famous Japanese Prima Donna arrives in Philadelphia to make her American debut. [graphic].
Famous Japanese Prima Donna arrives in Philadelphia to make her American debut. [graphic].
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Marshall Foch, Philadelphia, Nov. 15.1921
Marshall Foch, Philadelphia, Nov. 15.1921
Pretty Hula Girls, Honolulu, Hawaii. [graphic].
Pretty Hula Girls, Honolulu, Hawaii. [graphic].
On the river, Canton, China.  [graphic].
On the river, Canton, China. [graphic].
Record Group 1, Series 3: Share Records
Record Group 1, Series 3: Share Records
B13F01 - Extracts of directors minutes related to will of Dr. James Rush for use of counsel, 1871-01-25
B13F01 - Extracts of directors minutes related to will of Dr. James Rush for use of counsel, 1871-01-25
B12F12 - Map showing Library Company shareholders' residences compared to Library Company building, proposed site, and owned lot, circa 1871
B12F12 - Map showing Library Company shareholders' residences compared to Library Company building, proposed site, and owned lot, circa 1871
B12F11 - Announcement to shareholders regarding special meeting to consider bequest from Dr. James Rush, 1869-10-19
B12F11 - Announcement to shareholders regarding special meeting to consider bequest from Dr. James Rush, 1869-10-19
B12F09 - Provisions of the last will and testament of Dr. James Rush...the private bequests are omitted, 1869
B12F09 - Provisions of the last will and testament of Dr. James Rush...the private bequests are omitted, 1869
B13F02 - Bill in equity, Library Company of Philadelphia v. Henry J. Williams, Esquire, 1871-04-11
B13F02 - Bill in equity, Library Company of Philadelphia v. Henry J. Williams, Esquire, 1871-04-11
B12F10 - Announcements to shareholders regarding bequest of Dr. James Rush, including resolutions to be voted on, proxy, and circular, 1869-09-1869-10
B12F10 - Announcements to shareholders regarding bequest of Dr. James Rush, including resolutions to be voted on, proxy, and circular, 1869-09-1869-10
B10F62 - Deeds for Juniper and Locust property and mortgage search - George Worl and wife to Joseph and Daniel Smith, and later to John Adams, 1822-1833
B10F62 - Deeds for Juniper and Locust property and mortgage search - George Worl and wife to Joseph and Daniel Smith, and later to John Adams, 1822-1833
B10F61 - Deeds for Juniper and Locust property - Thomas Truxton to Christian Grambo; Christian Grambo and wife to George Worl, 1818
B10F61 - Deeds for Juniper and Locust property - Thomas Truxton to Christian Grambo; Christian Grambo and wife to George Worl, 1818
B10F60 - Deed for Juniper and Locust property - Joseph L. and Maria Inglis to Francis Douglass, 1812
B10F60 - Deed for Juniper and Locust property - Joseph L. and Maria Inglis to Francis Douglass, 1812
B11F07 - Deeds, agreement, and other documents related to Juniper and Locust property - John Rice to Library Company, 1869-1871
B11F07 - Deeds, agreement, and other documents related to Juniper and Locust property - John Rice to Library Company, 1869-1871
B11F01 - Brief of title for Market Street property between 2nd and 3rd Streets - John Budd to Joseph Carpenter, circa 1840-circa 1880
B11F01 - Brief of title for Market Street property between 2nd and 3rd Streets - John Budd to Joseph Carpenter, circa 1840-circa 1880
B11F02 - Brief of title and related correspondence and other documents for Juniper and Locust property, circa 1844-1971
B11F02 - Brief of title and related correspondence and other documents for Juniper and Locust property, circa 1844-1971
B11F06 - Brief of title, deed, mortage, and other documents related to Juniper and Locust property - John Livezey to Library Company, 1869-1870
B11F06 - Brief of title, deed, mortage, and other documents related to Juniper and Locust property - John Livezey to Library Company, 1869-1870
B13F20 - Donohugh's appeal; paper book of appellant; Library Company v. William J. Donohugh, circa 1878-01
B13F20 - Donohugh's appeal; paper book of appellant; Library Company v. William J. Donohugh, circa 1878-01
B13F19 - Donohugh's appeal; copy of the memorial of the Library Company; Library Company v. William J. Donohugh, circa 1878-01
B13F19 - Donohugh's appeal; copy of the memorial of the Library Company; Library Company v. William J. Donohugh, circa 1878-01
B14F02 - Separate demurrer of defendant, the Library Company, to the bill of complaint; Manners v. Henry J. Williams and the Library Company, 1878-03-04
B14F02 - Separate demurrer of defendant, the Library Company, to the bill of complaint; Manners v. Henry J. Williams and the Library Company, 1878-03-04
B14F04 - Bill in equity; Robert Manners v. Henry J. Williams and the Library Company, circa 1878-04
B14F04 - Bill in equity; Robert Manners v. Henry J. Williams and the Library Company, circa 1878-04
B14F03 - Separate demurrer of Henry J. Williams; Manners v. Henry J. Williams and the Library Company, 1878-03-04
B14F03 - Separate demurrer of Henry J. Williams; Manners v. Henry J. Williams and the Library Company, 1878-03-04
B14F05 - Master's report and final decree; Henry J. Williams v. Library Company et al, 1878-05-04
B14F05 - Master's report and final decree; Henry J. Williams v. Library Company et al, 1878-05-04
B13F21 - Donohugh's appeal; paper book of appellant with copy of memorial of the Library Company; Library Company v. William J. Donohugh, circa 1878-01
B13F21 - Donohugh's appeal; paper book of appellant with copy of memorial of the Library Company; Library Company v. William J. Donohugh, circa 1878-01
B12F07 - Deed, brief of title, and other documents regarding extinguishing a yearly ground rent for 516 Vine St., 1864-1890
B12F07 - Deed, brief of title, and other documents regarding extinguishing a yearly ground rent for 516 Vine St., 1864-1890
B12F08 - Legal documents related to amendment of Library Company charter and acceptance of Rush bequest, 1869-1873
B12F08 - Legal documents related to amendment of Library Company charter and acceptance of Rush bequest, 1869-1873
B12F05 - Correspondence and certificates and stock related to Dr. James Rush bequest, 1844-1899
B12F05 - Correspondence and certificates and stock related to Dr. James Rush bequest, 1844-1899
B14F15 - Notes describing pamphlets related to three legal cases related to Rush bequest, circa 1930
B14F15 - Notes describing pamphlets related to three legal cases related to Rush bequest, circa 1930
B14F14 - Notes about pamphlet regarding Donohugh v. Library Company that was sent to Internal Revenue Commission in Washington, DC, circa 1922-10
B14F14 - Notes about pamphlet regarding Donohugh v. Library Company that was sent to Internal Revenue Commission in Washington, DC, circa 1922-10
B14F13 - Plans for 516-518 Vine Street, 1913
B14F13 - Plans for 516-518 Vine Street, 1913
B10F45 - Deed and declaration of trust for 5th Street land between Library Company and Josiah Hewes, Mordecai Lewis, and Thos. Parke, 1790-08-11
B10F45 - Deed and declaration of trust for 5th Street land between Library Company and Josiah Hewes, Mordecai Lewis, and Thos. Parke, 1790-08-11
B10F44 - Order to pay rent to George Logan for lot on Chestnut Street, 1790-08-11
B10F44 - Order to pay rent to George Logan for lot on Chestnut Street, 1790-08-11
B10F43 - Order to pay rent to Mary Norris for lot on southeast corner of 5th and Chestnut Streets, 1790-08-10
B10F43 - Order to pay rent to Mary Norris for lot on southeast corner of 5th and Chestnut Streets, 1790-08-10
B10F42 - Correspondence from John Penn regarding lot near 9th Street and move to Library Hall, 1790-04-07
B10F42 - Correspondence from John Penn regarding lot near 9th Street and move to Library Hall, 1790-04-07
B10F30 - Correspondence from William Young regarding renting house with reference from William Marshall, 1783-10-03
B10F30 - Correspondence from William Young regarding renting house with reference from William Marshall, 1783-10-03
B10F29 - Rent notice from Carpenter's Company, 1783-02-15
B10F29 - Rent notice from Carpenter's Company, 1783-02-15
B10F28 - Agreement with American Philosophical Society for use of library's west room, 1780-05-19
B10F28 - Agreement with American Philosophical Society for use of library's west room, 1780-05-19
B10F27 - Chestnut Street lot memo evaluating rental price for tenant Jacob Hiltzenheimer, 1779-08-09
B10F27 - Chestnut Street lot memo evaluating rental price for tenant Jacob Hiltzenheimer, 1779-08-09
B10F26 - Deed from William and Margaret Coats to Hannah Jenkins for property which later came to the Library Company, 1765-03-26
B10F26 - Deed from William and Margaret Coats to Hannah Jenkins for property which later came to the Library Company, 1765-03-26
Record Group 1, Series 2B: Real Estate Records
Record Group 1, Series 2B: Real Estate Records
B10F41 - Copy of inscription of library cornerstone and list of coins, etc. deposited in cornerstone, 1789-08-31
B10F41 - Copy of inscription of library cornerstone and list of coins, etc. deposited in cornerstone, 1789-08-31
B10F40 - Correspondence from a friend proposing a plan for the new building, 1789-07-20
B10F40 - Correspondence from a friend proposing a plan for the new building, 1789-07-20
B10F39 - Correspondence from Joseph Hutchins regarding reduction of rent for his school, 1789-06-26
B10F39 - Correspondence from Joseph Hutchins regarding reduction of rent for his school, 1789-06-26
B10F38 - Extract from minutes of American Philosophical Society regarding renting part of building on State House Square to the library, 1789-01-16
B10F38 - Extract from minutes of American Philosophical Society regarding renting part of building on State House Square to the library, 1789-01-16
B10F37 - Correspondence and receipt regarding purchase of building from Thomas Affleck and Bailey, 1788-11-22
B10F37 - Correspondence and receipt regarding purchase of building from Thomas Affleck and Bailey, 1788-11-22
B10F53 - Order to pay Mary Norris ground rent for lot on Chestnut Street, 1793-08-10
B10F53 - Order to pay Mary Norris ground rent for lot on Chestnut Street, 1793-08-10
B10F52 - Order to pay Mary Norris ground rent for lot on Chestnut Street, 1792-08-10
B10F52 - Order to pay Mary Norris ground rent for lot on Chestnut Street, 1792-08-10
B10F51 - Order to pay rent to George Logan for lot on Chestnut Street, 1791-08-11
B10F51 - Order to pay rent to George Logan for lot on Chestnut Street, 1791-08-11
B10F50 - Order to pay rent to Mary Norris for lot on southeast corner of 5th and Chestnut Streets, 1791-08-10
B10F50 - Order to pay rent to Mary Norris for lot on southeast corner of 5th and Chestnut Streets, 1791-08-10
B10F49 - Account of John Chaloner for auction of lot on south side of Chestnut Street between 8th and 9th Streets, 1791-07-27
B10F49 - Account of John Chaloner for auction of lot on south side of Chestnut Street between 8th and 9th Streets, 1791-07-27
B10F48 - Evaluation of Carpenter's Hall improvements, 1791-03-05
B10F48 - Evaluation of Carpenter's Hall improvements, 1791-03-05
B10F47 - Lease for Israel Whelan to rent cellar of library, 1791-03-01
B10F47 - Lease for Israel Whelan to rent cellar of library, 1791-03-01
B10F46 - Deed for land on north side of Pine Street, sold by Library Company to spinster Mary Sandwith, 1791
B10F46 - Deed for land on north side of Pine Street, sold by Library Company to spinster Mary Sandwith, 1791
B10F36 - Orders to pay rent to Carpenter's Company, 1788-1790
B10F36 - Orders to pay rent to Carpenter's Company, 1788-1790
B10F35 - Correspondence from American Philosophical Society regarding a building on their lot in the State House yard, 1787-08-09
B10F35 - Correspondence from American Philosophical Society regarding a building on their lot in the State House yard, 1787-08-09
B10F34 - Correspondence from Andrew Brown to Benjamin Gibbs about tenancy in rental building, 1786-09-14
B10F34 - Correspondence from Andrew Brown to Benjamin Gibbs about tenancy in rental building, 1786-09-14

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