![3733358] Irving Female College, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania [1856 circular]. Rev. A. G. Marlatt](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/images/noimage-req.png?auto=webp)
Circular letter announcing the inaugural session of Irving Female College, the first women’s college in Pennsylvania to grant degrees in arts and sciences. The school..... Read More about Irving Female College, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania [1856 circular
![3733446] The House of the Black Ring. (Author’s Edition, Signed). Fred Lewis Pattee](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3733446_1.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1685552845)
Pattee’s novel, gothic Americana, was first published by Henry Holt in 1905. This is the second edition and self-described “author’s edition” that was subsequently followed..... Read More about The House of the Black Ring. (Author’s Edition, Signed
![3733444] Response to the Blue Juniata And Other Poems, Sentimental, Historical and Religious....](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3733444_1.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1685552845)
First edition, first printing. This collection features poems and historical illustrations encompassing the rich heritage of Western Pennsylvania, spanning from colonial times to the present..... Read More about Response to the Blue Juniata And Other Poems, Sentimental, Historical and Religious
![3732987] Four 1930s trade catalogs for “America’s Most Popular Boys Shoes” made by...](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3732987_1.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1677619804)
Heavily-illustrated, a lovely collection of four manufacturer trade catalogs distributed to shoe stores by the Gerberich-Payne Shoe Company, soliciting orders. From “Little Gents’ Brown Elk..... Read More about Four 1930s trade catalogs for “America’s Most Popular Boys Shoes” made by Gerberich-Payne...
![3732626] The Christiana Riot and The Treason Trials of 1851, An Historical Sketch. [within Papers...](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3732626_1.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1666823950)
Hensel’s account of the Christiana Riot, an incident of African American-led armed resistance which took place in 1851 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, just over the..... Read More about The Christiana Riot and The Treason Trials of 1851, An Historical Sketch. [within Papers Read...
![3731800] Union Canal Lottery. State of Pennsylvania. [1825 Pennsylvania lottery ticket]. N S. Kite](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3731800_1.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1659980884)
The Union Canal Company was formed in 1811 with the merger of the Schuylkill & Susquehanna Navigation Company and Delaware and the Schuylkill Canal company..... Read More about Union Canal Lottery. State of Pennsylvania. [1825 Pennsylvania lottery ticket
![3731799] Lancaster Street Lottery, Authorized by Law of the State of Pennsylvania. [C....](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3731799_1.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1659980883)
This lottery was authorized by the General Assembly of Pennsylvania to improve the roads in Lancaster. The scheme began on 1797 and continued intermittently until..... Read More about Lancaster Street Lottery, Authorized by Law of the State of Pennsylvania. [C. 1797–1811 lottery...
![3731797] Harrisburgh Church Lottery. By Authority. [1802 Pennsylvania lottery ticket]. Adam Boyd](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3731797_1.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1659980883)
The Harrisburg Church was organized in 1794. Worship was first held in the loft of the jailhouse, then in the local court-house. The General Assembly..... Read More about Harrisburgh Church Lottery. By Authority. [1802 Pennsylvania lottery ticket
Intimate letter between two friends, “Sally” of Lancaster, Pennsylvania and Miss L. Clifton of No. 3 Eleventh Street in Philadelphia. Sally briefly describes the town..... Read More about Early 19th Century Letter between Sally and a Miss L. Clifton of Philadelphia, sent from...
![3731950] 1799 Autograph Letter Signed by George Pattison of Carlisle, Pennsylvania enquiring...](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3731950_1.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1659034746)
Letter of enquiry asking about the character and family of “a yong ladie Miss Mary McConnel” of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Asking for a reply from..... Read More about 1799 Autograph Letter Signed by George Pattison of Carlisle, Pennsylvania enquiring about the...
![3732004] [Rosa Parks et al.] West Chester Area School District & Community Presents Past, Present...](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3732004_1.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1657224004)
Black History Month school program celebrating civil rights and with the event’s guests of honor being activists, Rosa L. Parks, Fred D. Gray, and Martin..... Read More about Rosa Parks et al.] West Chester Area School District & Community Presents Past, Present and...
![3731954] Out of This World. 54th Annual Production. The Mask and Wig Club. University of...](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3731954_1.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1655066043)
An interesting question is raised, was a song performed by the Mask and Wig the origin for a soon-after national hit? That Bobby Troup wrote..... Read More about Out of This World. 54th Annual Production. The Mask and Wig Club. University of Pennsylvania...
![3731920] The Book of Job Arranged and Produced by Stuart Walker. Stuart Walker, 1888–1941](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3731920_1.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1653771932)
Ephemera for a special Bryn Mawr Alumnae benefit performance of Stuart Walker’s stage production of The Book of Job, the first English-language dramatization of the..... Read More about The Book of Job Arranged and Produced by Stuart Walker
![3731609] 1865–1915 collection of 17 letters of the Park Family of Franklin County, Pennsylvania...](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3731609_1.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1654715208)
Seventeen letters of the extended Park Family of Fannettsburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Most of the letters were written from 1886 to 1915. They are centered..... Read More about 1865–1915 collection of 17 letters of the Park Family of Franklin County, Pennsylvania and...
![3731860] Technical & Industrial Platinum. J. Bishop & Company Platinum Works. [cover title]....](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3731860_1.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1652922417)
Well-illustrated trade catalog of metallurgical and laboratory apparatus issued by J. Bishop & Company, manufacturers and refiners of platinum, gold, and silver and assayers of..... Read More about Technical & Industrial Platinum. J. Bishop & Company Platinum Works. [cover title
![3731787] Three 1870-1875 Pennsylvania National Guard Documents Signed; U.S. Centennial...](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3731787_1.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1655172555)
Three documents pertaining to drilling, inspection, uniforms, band, and general discipline of the 1st Regiment Infantry, National Guard of Pennsylvania, known as the “Gray Reserves.”..... Read More about Three 1870-1875 Pennsylvania National Guard Documents Signed; U.S. Centennial Preparations by 1st...
![3731686] Catharine Susan’s Little Holiday. Watt, Shand](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3731686_1.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1648479906)
Unrecorded. If John Held, Hunter S. Thompson, and Dare Wright collaborated to produce a children’s book, this might have been the result. Catharine Susan is..... Read More about Catharine Susan’s Little Holiday
![3731804] 1954 Exhibit Broadside: Pennsylvania Industrial and Construction Exposition, Harrisburg,...](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3731804_1.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1653771929)
Advertising broadside for the Pennsylvania Industrial and Construction Exposition held at the Farm Show Building in the state capital. Attendees of the six-day construction trade..... Read More about 1954 Exhibit Broadside: Pennsylvania Industrial and Construction Exposition, Harrisburg, Pa
![3731502] [Presentation Copy] Genealogy from Adam to Christ, with the Genealogy Genealogy of Adam...](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3731502_1.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1645196910)
Heinecke’s book was first published in 1869 and then expanded 12 years later, with this edition. Contrary to its title, Heinecke’s “brief account” of his..... Read More about Presentation Copy] Genealogy from Adam to Christ, with the Genealogy Genealogy of Adam Heineck...
![3731112] [Printed by Juvenile Delinquents] Address at the Opening of the Annual Conference....](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3731112_1.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1632404267)
Printed by the boys in the school’s class in printing. Swinehart was the chief parole office of the Glen Mills Schools in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania..... Read More about Printed by Juvenile Delinquents] Address at the Opening of the Annual Conference. Pennsylvania...
![3730554] The Inaugural Address, of the Rev. Gilbert Morgan, President of the Western University...](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3730554_1.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1658768754)
Speech by Rev. Gilbert Morgan, one-term president of the Western University of Pennsylvania, now the University of Pittsburgh. Morgan authored the Report on Public Instruction..... Read More about The Inaugural Address, of the Rev. Gilbert Morgan, President of the Western University of...
![3730581] [1886–1907, Collection of 30 Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor...](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3730581_2.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1624502593)
A collection of brochures announcing the upcoming schedules and weekly prayer meeting topics of the Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor, held at the First..... Read More about 1886–1907, Collection of 30 Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor (Y.P.S.C.E.)...
![3730530] [Unique Copy:] General Catalogue of Washington and Jefferson College, Containing a...](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3730530_1.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1624502572)
A scarce “yearbook” —this copy is unique as it has been heavily annotated and worked over by an anonymous editor to delete or insert information..... Read More about Unique Copy:] General Catalogue of Washington and Jefferson College, Containing a General...
![3730541] A Plea for the Western Theological Seminary, At Allegheny; Addressed to the Members of...](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3730541_1.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1625785502)
A plea for the continued support of this institution established to educate those Pennsylvania youths too far removed geographically (and perhaps financially) to be able..... Read More about A Plea for the Western Theological Seminary, At Allegheny; Addressed to the Members of the...
![3730540] Catalogue of the Officers and Students of Jefferson College, Canonsburg. July, 1832....](https://rareamericana.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/3730540_1.jpg?width=320&height=480&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1622156772)
A rare “yearbook” for this log cabin college that eventually became absorbed into Washington and Jefferson College. Names of trustees, faculty, students, etc. are given..... Read More about Catalogue of the Officers and Students of Jefferson College, Canonsburg. July, 1832
