Finding aids provide background information, descriptions, and inventories for our collections. In addition to those that are available for use in our library, we are working to make finding aids available online as well. Below are finding aids currently available online. Please check back regularly for new finding aids. Finding aids are also available through links in HSP's online catalog (OPAC) and MANX.  The Balch Manuscript Guide provides links to other online finding aids.  

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Ah Wan. Document, 1860 (SC 95): html version

Albert E. Dutrieuille Catering. Records, 1873-1975 (MSS 52 and PG 36): html version

Albertype Company. Photographs, 1910-1952 (Collection V18): pdf version

Albertype Company. Photographs, 1910-1950 (Collection V18A): pdf version

Albrecht, Otto. Papers, 1860, 1928, n.d. (SC 176): html version

Alibone, Joseph. Diary, 1772 (Am .00607/Collection 3047): pdf version

Allen family. Papers, 1908-1988 (SC 235 and PG 289): html version

American Association of Teachers of German. Records, 1969-1981 (Collection 3022): pdf version

American Institute for Italian Culture. Records, 1957-1983 (Collection 3027): pdf version

American Friends Service Committee, Clothing Committee. Japanese American Relocation Center's card files, 1943-1945 (MSS 65): html version

American Latvian Association in the United States. Records, 1949-1973 (MSS 23): html version

American Relief for Poland, Philadelphia Chapter. Records, 1929-1965 (MSS 5 and PG 111): html version

American Turners, Wilmington. Records, 1880-1965 (MSS 172): pdf version

Associate Polish Home of Philadelphia. Records, 1922, 1944-1951 (MSS 135): html version

Atherton, Humphrey. Papers, 1788-1845 (Collection 1976): html version    xml version 

Atiyeh, Wadeeha. Papers, 1931-1979 (MSS 9 and PG 6): html version

Atlantis, National Greek Daily Newspaper. Records, 1894-1973 (MSS 43): html version

Balch family. Papers, 1755-1963 (Collection 3058): pdf version

Baldwin Locomotive Works. Records, 1825-1869 (Collection 1485): pdf version

Barker family. Papers, 1821-1945 (Collection 2174): pdf version

Bartram family. Papers, 1684-circa 1935 (Collection 36): pdf version  xml version

Beck, Joseph E. Papers, 1902-1988 (Collection 3083): pdf version

Bedikian, A. A. Letter, 1948 (SC 218): html version

Behuncik, Edward J. Papers, 1918-1993 (MSS 170): pdf version

Beiser family. Papers, 1877-1980 (SC 177 and PG 134): html version

Bell, Esther R. Papers, ca. 1850-1980 (Collection 3095): pdf version

Bellevue Memorabilia Collection, 1884-2005 (Collection 3078): pdf version

Belohlavek, Charles. Papers, 1903-1986 (MSS 58 and PG 169/170): html version

Bender, Rose I. Papers, 1929-1973 (MSS 020): pdf version

Bennett, Frank T.  Diary, 1862 (Collection 3041): html version   xml version

Bentley, H. Wilder. Printer's note, 1938 (SC 84): html version

Bergdoll family. Papers, 1910-1970 (MSS 21 and PG 118): html version

Bertram M. Benard Immigration Law Index. Records, 1952-1982 (MSS 66): html version

Biddle and Craig family. Papers, 1779-1837 (Collection 1451A): pdf version

Biddle family. Papers, 1683-1954 (Collection 1792): pdf version

Bingham, William. Correspondence, 1791-1803 (Collection 53): pdf version 

Bodler family. Papers, 1837-1874 (SC 241): html version

Borger, Abraham. Papers, 1836 (SC 132): html version

Borie family. Papers, 1791-1888. (Collection 1602): pdf version

Boyko, Anna Kobryn. Papers, 1910-1973 (MSS 24): html version

Bradford family. Papers, 1620-1906. (Collection 1676): pdf version

Brahl, Waldemar. Document, 1863 (SC 111): html version

Breck, Samuel. Papers, 1795-1862 (Collection 1887): pdf version

Brehon Law Society. Records, 1976-1989 (Collection 3044): pdf version

Bright, Nellie Rathbone. Family papers, 1866-1977. (Collection 2057): pdf version

J.G. Brill Company. Records, 1877-1930 (Collection 1556): html version   xml version

Brinton, Jasper Yeates. Collection, 1696-1916 (Collection 1619): pdf version

Brockmohle, Henry. Correspondence, n.d. (SC 135): html version

Brown family. Papers, 1715-1837 (Collection 84): pdf version

Bush Hill estate. Papers, 1814-1871 (Collection 780): pdf version

Cadwalader family. Papers, 1623-1962 (Collection 1454): pdf part 1; pdf part 2; pdf part 3; pdf part 4; pdf family tree

Cadwalader, John, Jr. Collection, 1873-1988 (Collection 3014): pdf version

Cannstatter Volksfest-Verein of Philadelphia. Records, 1873-1942 (MSS 128): html version

Carson-Randolph family. Papers, 1677-1980 (Collection 3004): pdf version

Carson, Hampton L. Papers, 1715-1941 (Collection 117): pdf version

Centennial Exhibition. Collection, 1870-1879 (Collection 1544): pdf version

Chambers family. Papers, ca. 1703-1963, 2008 (Collection 1939): pdf version

Chew family. Papers, 1659-1986 (Collection 2050): xml version (does not contain box inventories; please see pdf files); pdf collection overview; pdf series 1-3; pdf series 4; pdf series 5-7; pdf series 8-10; pdf series 11-13; pdf series 14-18; pdf series 19-23; pdf series 24-29

Cheyney, Thomas. Docket, 1779-1806 (Am .2536/Collection 1241): pdf version

Children's Aid Society of Pennsylvania. Records, 1857-1982 (Collection 3026): pdf version

Clapp family. Papers, 1942-1989 (Collection 2172): pdf version

Clark, Dennis. Papers, 1866-1989 (MSS 37): html version

Clark, Dennis. Papers (additions), 1863-1994 (MSS 177): pdf version

Clark, Joseph Sill. Papers, 1947-1968 (Collection 1958): pdf version

Clark-Sims Family. Papers, 1791-1908 (Collection 3073): pdf version

Cleary, James J. Papers, 1837-1988 (Collection 3076): pdf version

Coates and Reynell Family. Papers, 1677-1930 (Collection 140): pdf version

Concerned Citizens of North Camden. Record, 1980-1988 (MSS 130): html version

Confederacy (ship). Papers, 1776-1779 (Collection 222): html version   xml version

Conroy, F. Hilary. Papers, 1972-1988 (Collection 3018): html version  xml version

Costello family. Papers, 1827-1847 (MSS 1): html version

Council of Spanish Speaking Organizations of Philadelphia (El Concilio de Organizaciones Hispanas de Filadelfia). Records, 1966-1990 (MSS 116): html version

County Treasurer [Jackson County, Ore.] Receipt book, 1855-1856 (SC 18): html version

Covello, Leonard. Papers, 1907-1974 (MSS 40): html version

Coxe family. Mining papers, 1767-1968 (Collection 3005): pdf version

Coxe family. Papers, 1638-1970 (Collection 2049): pdf version

Coxe, Weld. Collection, 1669-1982 (Collection 3008): pdf version

Sarah Cresson transcriptions of James Parker letters and documents, circa 1916 (Am .0683/Collection 1275): pdf version   xml version

Cronau, Rudolf. Papers, 1858-1930 (MSS 81 and PG 288): html version

Curtis family. Papers, 1838-1926 (MSS 72): html version

Curtis Publishing Company. Records, ca. 1891-1968 (Collection 3115): pdf version

Dallett, Francis James. Papers, 1853-1997 (Collection 3046): pdf version

Darrach, Charles G. Papers, 1906-1919. (Collection 160): pdf version

Davis, Emilie. Diaries, 1863-1865. (Collection 3030): pdf version

Dende, Henry. Papers, 1900-1985 (MSS 54 and PG 231): html version

Dendur, Jan. Papers, 1890-1987 (Collection 3032): pdf version

Desht, Martin J. Photographs of Philadelphia buildings and neighborhoods, 1990-2008 (Collection 3098): pdf version

Diaz, Nelson A. Papers, 1967-2004 (Collection 3079): pdf version

Dorizas, Michael M. Papers, 1916-1958 (MSS 22 and PG 119): html version

Drayton family. Papers, 1783-1896 (Collection 1584): pdf version

Duane, William. Notebooks, ca. 1822-1835 (Collection 3114): pdf version

Dubois, Abraham. Papers, 1792-1809 (Collection 1636): pdf version

DuBois, Henry C. Collection, 1776-1927 (Collection 1184): pdf version

Dumont, Frank. Minstrelsy Scrapbook, 1850-1902 (Collection 3054): pdf version

Dutilh and Wachsmuth. Papers, 1704-1859 (Collection 184): pdf version

Dwyer family. Papers, 1854-1995 (Collection 3029): pdf version

Edmunds, Albert. Papers, 1844-1941 (Collection 1342): pdf version

Edwards, John E. Collection, 1971-1972 (SC 100 and PG 37): html version

Ella Reid Public Library. Records, 1941-1969 (MSS 3): html version

Ethnic Millions Political Action Committee (EMPAC!). Records, 1969-1981 (Collection 3094): pdf version

Fahnestock family. Papers, 1849-1873 (Collection 1269): pdf version

Samuel B. Fales collection of Union Volunteer Refreshment Saloon papers, 1861-1886 (Collection 1580): pdf version   xml version

Family Service of Philadelphia. Records, 1878-1999 (Collection 1961): pdf version

Fant, George. Document, 1867 (SC 97): html version

Fels, Joseph and Mary. Papers, 1840-1966 (Collection 1953): pdf version

Fels, Samuel Simeon. Papers, 1889-1985 (Collection 1776): html version   xml version

Ferguson, Ruth Johns. Papers, 1901-1985 (Collection 3075): pdf version

Fifth Street Merchants Association. Records, 1975-1987 (MSS 118 and PG 345): html version

Fiorani Radio Productions. Records, 1931-1975 (MSS 49): html version

First Association of Spiritualists of Philadelphia. Collection, ca. 1867-1955 (Collection 3089): pdf version

Fisher, Joshua Francis. Papers, 1681-1865 (Collection 1858): pdf version

Fisher family. Papers, 1761-1889 (Collection 2094): html version   xml version

Fleer, Edward H. Family papers, 1833-1989 (Collection 3052): pdf version

Fletcher Works. Records, 1845-1955 (Collection 2064): pdf version

Foerderer family. Papers, 1881-ca. 1997 (Collection 3102): pdf version

Forges and Furnaces. Collection, 1727-1921 (Collection 212): pdf version

Edwin Forrest Home. Records, 1792-1990 (Collection 3068): pdf version

Fox family. Papers, 1755-1969 (Collection 2028): pdf version

French Benevolent Society of Philadelphia. Records, 1804-1977 (MSS 141): html version

French Evangelical Church. Records, 1888-1889 (SC 192): html version

French War Veterans of Philadelphia. Records, 1949-1985 (SC 269): html version

French West Indies. Collection, 1712-1857 (Collection 219): pdf version

Friends of Franklin, Inc. Descendants Project records, circa 1992-2001 (Collection 3117): pdf version   xml version

Furness-Bullitt. Family papers, 1824-1967 (Collection 1903): pdf version

Garden Club of Philadelphia. Records, 1900-2003 (Collection 1476): pdf version

Garden State Immigration History Consortium. Records, 1975-1992 (MSS 174): pdf version

Gardiner, Edward Carey. Collection, 1673-1949 (Collection 227A): pdf version

Garnier, M. Papers, 1763-1787 (SC 128): html version

Geary family. Papers, 1846-1913 (Collection 2062): html version   xml version

Gold Seal Manufacturing Company. Records, 1905-1982 (MSS 59 and PG 237): html version

Gondos family. Papers, 1895-ca. 1978 (Collection 3082): pdf version

Greenewalt, Mary Elizabeth Hallock. Papers, 1769-1950 (Collection 0867): pdf version

Greenfield, Albert M. Papers, 1921-1967 (Collection 1959): pdf version does not include inventory

Guris family. Papers, 1875-1988 (MSS 77): html version

Gurzau, Elba F. Papers, 1920-1985 (MSS 48): html version

Gwiazda and Polish Star Publishing Company. Records, 1922-1986 (MSS 63 and PG 206): html version

Hamilton, James. Collection, 1733-1899 (Collection 1612): pdf version

Harcum Junior College. Records, 1953-2006 (Collection 3080): pdf version

Harris, Joseph Smith. Correspondence, 1853-1907, 2007 (Collection 3107): pdf version

Hasselriis, Caspar. Papers, 1903-1973 (MSS 173): pdf version

Hayes Manor. Records, 1827-1994 (Collection 3108): pdf version

Hetzel, Frederic V. Papers, 1898-1967 (Collection 3091): pdf version

Hillegas, Michael. Papers, 1757-1782 (Am .0802-.0803/Collection 287): pdf version

Hispanic Federation for Social and Economic Development. Records, 1973-1985 (MSS 116): html version

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania collection of Benjamin Franklin papers, 1682-1951 (Collection 215): pdf version

The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, with the Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies. Institutional records, 1824-2005. pdf version

Hiteshew, Robin O'Brien. Collection, 1817-1997 (Collection 3059): pdf version

Hoagland, Robert E. Papers [additions], 1986-2006 (GSP 063): pdf version

Hoh, Yam Tong. Papers, ca. 1910-1987 (MSS 126): pdf version

Hoh, Yam Tong and Daisy Law. Papers, 1919-1977 (Collection 3020): html version  xml version

Hoisholt, Andrew William. Papers, 1872-1888 (SC 82): html version

Hollingsworth family. Papers, 1715-1849. (Collection 289): pdf version

Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic Church. Records, 1940-1972 (MSS 30 and PG 120): html version

Home Missionary Society of the City of Philadelphia. Visiting book, 1883-1889 (Collection 3036):  html version    xml version

Hopkins, Thomas. Journal, 1780 (Collection 292): html version     xml version

Hopkinson family. Papers, 1736-1941 (Collection 1978): pdf version

Horstmann-Lippincott family. Papers, 1724-1963 (Collection 1899): pdf version

Hoving, Johannes. Papers, 1904-1933 (MSS 6): html version

Howell, Margaret B. Diary, 1865 (Collection 3065): pdf version

Hugh, John. Memorandum book, 1704-1762 (Collection 301): html version   xml version

Huguenot Society of Pennsylvania. Records, 1918-2000 (Collection 3009):  html version  xml version

Hurban, Vladimir. Papers, 1917-1951 (MSS 34 and PG 122): html version

Hutchinson, Edward P. Papers, 1881-1990 (Collection 3039): pdf version

Indian. Papers, 1746-1878 (Collection 310): pdf version

Indian Rights Association. Records, 1830-ca. 1986 (Collection 1523): pdf version

Indigent Widows' and Single Women's Society/Ralston House. Records, 1817-1985 (Collection 3099): pdf version

Indo-American Association of Delaware. Records, 1983-1992 (Collection 3016): html version  xml version

Irish Edition. Records, 1916-1991 (Collection 3049): pdf version

Irvine-Newbold family. Papers, 1766-1955. (Collection 1890): pdf version

Iwata, Shigezo and Sonoko. Papers, 1942-1945 (MSS 53 and PG 87): html version

Jacobs, Sophia Yarnall. Papers, 1861-1990 (Collection 3007): html version  xml version

Johnson, Amandus. Papers, 1897-1974 (MSS 41 and PG 126): html version

Johnson, Jesse. Diary, 1862 (Collection 1299): html version    xml version

Johnston-Harris family. Papers, 1776-1935 (Collection 3037): pdf version

Jones family. Papers, 1681-1869 (Collection 1301): pdf version

Jones and Taylor family. Papers, 1737-1971 (Collection 2037): pdf version

Kapp, Samuel S. Family papers, 1861-1863 (Collection 3066): pdf version

Katzenstein, Caroline. Papers, ca. 1850-1965 (Am .8996): pdf version

Kenny, James. Journal, 1758-1763 (Am .09/Collection 339): pdf version

Kephart, Calvin I. Genealogical research files, 1911-1969 (GSP 001): pdf version

Keystone View Company. Lantern slides, ca. 1900-1920 (Collection V29): pdf version

Knerr, Morgan W. Notebooks, 1890-1899 (Collection 2124): pdf version

Kobayashi, Sumiko. Papers, 1941-1989 (MSS 73 and PG 280): html version

Kobayashi, Sumiko. Papers (additions), 1942-2003 (MSS 073A): pdf version

Kobayashi, Susumu. Papers, 1942-1975 (MSS 72 and PG 223): html version

Kolankiewicz, Leon J. Papers, 1888-1978 (Collection 3071): pdf version

Kroekel, Charles. Papers, 1860-1975 [formerly the Paul Kroekel Papers, 1648-1975] (MSS 179): pdf version

L. H. Alden and Company [Aldenville, Pa.]. Records, 1829-1883 (Collection 1484): pdf version

Ladies Pennsylvania Slovak Catholic Union. Records, 1905-1984 (MSS 56 and PG 241): html version  pdf version

Lagakos, Gregory G. Papers (additions), 1937-1989 (MSS 169): pdf version

Langman, Ida K. Scrapbook, 1919-1956 (Collection 3038): html version   xml version

Lantern and Lens Gild of Women Photographers. Records, 1904-2004 (Collection 3085): pdf version

Lapolla, Garibaldi Mario. Papers, 1930-1976 (MSS 64 and PG 252): html version

Larned family. Papers, 1777-1822 (Collection 1695): pdf version

The Latino Project. Records, 1962-1985 (MSS 117): html version

Laurens, Henry. Papers, 1762-1780. (Collection 356): pdf version

Law, Tsiwen M. Papers, 1931-1993 (Collection 3019): html version  xml version

Lea & Febiger. Records, 1785-1982 (Collection 227B): pdf version

Lea & Febiger. Records, 1815-1992 (Library Company of Philadelphia Collection): pdf version

Lee Kan. Document, 1879 (SC 88): html version

Lee. Sir George. Papers, 1689-1753 (Collection 361): pdf version

Lightfoot family. Papers, 1726-1933 (Collection 371): pdf version

The Lighthouse. Records, 1893-2000 (Collection 1970): pdf version

The Links. Eastern Area Archival Collection, 1946-2006 (Collection 3055): pdf version

J.B. Lippincott Company. Records, 1851-1958 (Collection 3104): pdf version

Lithuanian Music Hall Association. Records, 1873-1992 (Collection 3043): pdf version

Lloyd-Hayward family. Papers, 1783-1981 (Collection 3053): pdf version

Loane, W. Paul. Papers, 1960-2001 (Collection 3092): pdf version   xml version

Lodge records. Collection, 1731-1936 (Collection 905): pdf version

R. R. Logan. Collection, 1671-1882 (Collection 383): pdf version

Logan-Fisher-Fox family. Papers, 1703-1940 (Collection 1960): pdf version

Long, A. H. Journals, 1880-1887 (Collection 3121): pdf version

Lowell, Charles Winthrop. Papers, 1860-1867 (Collection 2068): html version   xml version

Loyal Orange Institution of the United States of America. Records, 1883-1974 (MSS 103): html version

Lukas, Edwin. Papers, 1937-1973 (MSS 32): html version

Lynch, John Wheaton. Papers, 1860-1866 (Collection 1609): pdf version

McAllister, John A. Correspondence, 1863 (SC 11): html version

McCall family. Papers, 1764-1891 (Collection 1786): pdf version

McDaniel, Thelma. Collection, 1935-1989 (Collection 3063): pdf version

McKean, Ranie Dayton. Papers, 1872-1887 (Collection 3084): pdf version

MacVeagh family. Papers, 1833-1950 (Collection 1616): html version   xml version

Madeira, Edith. Papers, 1900-1951 (Collection 2053): pdf version

Magdalen Society of Philadelphia. Records, 1800-1974 (Collection 2016): pdf version

Maisano, Anthony. Papers, 1923-1973 (MSS 2): html version

Malcolm, Malcom Vartan. Manuscript, 1919 (SC 109): html version

Markoe family. Papers, 1773-1940 (Collection 1935): pdf version

Marshall, Christopher. Papers, 1744-ca. 1971 (Collection 395): pdf version  xml version

Maxwell-Latshaw family. Photograph album, ca. 1860-1880 (Collection 3105): pdf version

Meredith family. Papers, 1756-1964 (Collection 1509): pdf version

Mills, Charles K. Scrapbooks, 1863-1931 (Collection 424): html version   xml version

Mitchell, John. Papers, 1812-1814 (Collection 426): pdf version 

Molek, Ivan. Papers, 1882-1958 (MSS 178): pdf version

Moore, James Clark. Collection, 1683-1830 (Collection 1408): pdf version

Moore, J. Hampton. Papers, 1786-1952 (Collection 1541): pdf version

J. Hampton Moore Peace Jubilee Celebration collection. 1898-1899 (Collection 941): pdf version   xml version

Moore, William J. Papers, 1871-1952 (MSS 121 and PG 344): html version

Morin transcription of La Science du Bonhomme Richard, 1778 (Am .8085/Collection 1275): pdf version   xml version

Morris family. Papers, 1695-1965 (Collection 2000B): pdf version  pdf family tree

Mutual Assurance Company (Green Tree). Records, 1784-1995 (Collection 2189): pdf version

Nagorski, Zygmunt, Sr. Papers, 1920-1969 (MSS 25): html version

National Carl Schurz Association. Records, 1709-1995 (MSS 167): pdf version

National Center for Urban Ethnic Affairs. Records, 1908-1982 (MSS 171): pdf version

National Organization for Women. Philadelphia Chapter Records, 1968-1977 (Collection 2054): html version   xml version

Naturalization Records [Mahoning County, Ohio] Documents, 1900-1933 (MSS 91): html version

Nautical charts, 1790-1810 (Collection 3064): pdf version

Netherlands Society of Philadelphia. Records, 1892-1982 (MSS 78): html version

New Century Trust. Records, ca. 1854-2004 (Collections 3097): pdf version

New Helvetica Society, Pennsylvania Chapter. Records, 1938-1973 (MSS 11): html version

Newsam, Albert. Print collection, 1822-1881 (Collection V100): pdf version

Nice, John. Family papers, 1764-1864 (Collection 451): pdf version

Northern Liberties [Philadelphia, Pa.] Board of Commissioners. Collection, 1838-1854 (Am .3801/Collection 965): pdf version

Numismatic and Antiquarian Society of Philadelphia. Records, 1913-1984 (Collection 3002): html version   xml version

O'Donovan, William Rudolph. Papers, 1846-1920 (Collection 1575): pdf version

Old First Reformed Church. Records, 1741-1976 (Collection 3010): html version   xml version

O'Neill, Bertram Lippincott. Papers, 1966-2000 (Collection 3011): pdf version

Orphan Society of Philadelphia. Records, 1814-1965 (Collection 1913): pdf version

Pan Asian Association of Philadelphia. Records, 1982-1990 (MSS 138 and PG 358): html version

Pan Macedonian Association. Records, 1947-1990 (MSS 106): html version

Parker, Daniel. Papers, ca. 1792-1848 (Collection 466): pdf version

Patterson, Henry C. Papers, 1929-1972 (MSS 4): html version

Paul family. Papers, 1709-1956 (Collection 2033): html version   xml version

Paull, Joseph. Papers, 1942-1966 (MSS 44 and PG 129): html version

Penington family. Papers, 1769-1882 (Collection 1435): html version   xml version

Pennsylvania Prison Society. Records, 1787-1966 (Collection 1946): pdf version

Pennsylvania Slovak Catholic Union. Records, 1890-1986 (Collection 3028): pdf version

People's Voice. Editorial and research files, 1865-1963 (Collection 3086): pdf version

Perkins, Helen C. Scrapbooks, 1875-1912 (Collection V72): pdf version

Perot family. Papers, 1705-1956 (Collection 1886): pdf version

The Philadelphia Award. Records, 1899-2008 (Collection 3081): pdf version

Philadelphia, Pa. City Council. Petitions to the Select and Common Councils, 1783-1868 (Collection 1002): pdf version

Philadelphia, Pa. City Council. Ordinances, 1722 (Am .347/Collection 1022): pdf version

Philadelphia City Institute. Records, 1852-1999 (Collection 3023): pdf version

Philadelphia County (Pa.) Records, 1671-1855 (Collection 1014): pdf version

Philadelphia Federation of Women's Clubs and Allied Organizations, Inc. (PFWC). Records, 1943-1998 (Collection 3050): pdf version

Philadelphia Friendship Fete. Records, 1929-1982 (Collection 3074): pdf version

Philadelphia Stock Exchange. Papers, 1746-2005 (Collection 3070): pdf version

Philadelphia Typographical Union 2. Records, 1850-1967 (Collection 2076): pdf version

Pierson family. Papers, 1917-1928 (Collection 3040): pdf version

Plastic Club. Records, 1888-2007 (Collection 3106): pdf version

Pleasants, Henry. Collection, 1693-1825 (Collection 1508): pdf version

Polish Union of the United States of North America. Records, 1891-1987 (MSS 168): pdf version

Potts, Marion E. Papers, 1942-1945, 1972-1973 (MSS 35): html version

Powel family. Papers, 1681-1938 (Collection 1582): pdf version

Powel family. Papers, 1685-1884 (Library Company of Philadelphia Collection): pdf version

Presbyterian Ministers' Fund. Records, 1718-1962 (Collection 3101): pdf version

Price, Joseph. Papers, 1783-1828 (Collection 1657): html version   xml version

Progress Turnverein [Riverside, N.J.] Records, 1860-1976 (Collection 3057): pdf version

Puerto Rican Week Festival. Records, 1979-1987 (MSS 119): html version

Public Baths Association of Philadelphia. Records, 1890-1950 (Collection 1999): pdf version

Quaker testimonials and writings, 1703-1780 (Am .7223/Collection 3067): pdf version

Quong, Rose. Papers, 1924-1973 (MSS 132 and PG 352): html version

Rawle family. Papers, 1682-1921 (Collection 536): html version   xml version

Rawle & Henderson. Collection, 1800-ca. 1962 (Collection 3109): pdf version

Rector, Justine J. Papers, 1870-2000 (Collection 3088): pdf version

Redfield, John H. Meteorological observations, 1862-1894 (Collection 3116): pdf version

Rex family. Papers, 1712-1997 (Collection 3003): pdf version

Roberts, William Jr. Papers, 1831-1865 (Collection 3069): pdf version descriptive essay

Rodgers family. Papers, 1791-1885 (Collection 1208): html version  xml version

Roxborough Turners. Records, 1873-1981 (Collection 3056): pdf version

Ruben Reina collection of student papers in Anthropology, 1960-1983 (MSS 83): html version

Rulon, John W. Papers, 1807-1861 (Collection 1691): pdf version

Russian Brotherhood Organization of the U.S.A. Records, 1900-1993 (Collection 3035): pdf version

Russoniello, Vincent. Papers, 1907-1985 (MSS 47): html version

Sager, John. Daybook, 1805-1817 (Collection 3042): pdf version

Salama, Andrew. Papers, 1903-1968 (MSS 122 and PG 309): html version

Santo Domingo Silver Mining Company. Records, 1891-1898 (Collection 3034): pdf version

Scandella, Giambattista. Papers, 1787-1798 (MSS 101): html version

Scandinavian Fraternity of America. Records, 1902-1992 (MSS 123): html version

C. Schrack & Co. Records, 1820-1933 (Collection 2080): pdf version

Schurz, Carl. Papers, 1841-1915 (MSS 79 and PG 284): html version

Scopinich, Giordano J. Memoirs, 1978-2008 (Collection 3113): pdf version

Scotch-Irish Foundation Library and Archives. Collection, 1889-2001 (Collection 3093): pdf version

Scots Presbyterian Church [Philadelphia, Pa.] Records, 1768-1791 (Collection 3031): pdf version

Scots Thistle Society. Records, 1806-1895 (MSS 144): html version

Sharples, Catharine Franklin . Family papers, 1709-1866 (Collection 3062): pdf version

Shelton, Bernice Dutrieuille. Papers, 1913-1983 (MSS 131 and PG 351): html version

Shoemaker, Thomas H. Germantown and Philadelphia portraits and views collection, 1863-1922 (Collection V86): pdf version

Simpson, Alvah E. Papers, 1867-1949 (Collection 3012): html version  xml version

Slovak Catholic Sokol Band [Philadelphia, Pa.] Records, 1919-1955 (MSS 98): html version

Smith-Waln family. Papers, 1722-1891 (Collection 1628): pdf version

Societa di Mutuo Soccorso Napoleone Colajanni fra Castrogiovannesi. Records, 1911-1952 (MSS 92): html version

Society Miscellaneous Collection, 1676-1937 (Collection 425): pdf version

Society Photograph Collection, ca. 1850-1992 (Collection V59): pdf version

Society Print Collection, ca. 1800-ca. 1950 (Collection V89): pdf version

Society Prints: Posters and Broadsides Collection, 1777-ca. 2005 (Collection V94): pdf version

Sokolowski, Stefan. Papers, 1911-1978 (MSS 176): pdf version

Solis-Cohen, Jacob, Jr. Papers, 1925-1960 (MSS 14): html version

South Philadelphia Women's Liberty Loan Committee. Records, 1917-1919 (Collection 217): pdf version

Southeast Asian Resource Action Center. Records, 1979-1999 (Collection 3021): html version  xml version

Southwark Soup Society. Records, 1855-1949 (Collection 3024): pdf version

Spanish Merchants Association of Philadelphia. Records, 1970-1988 (MSS 114 and PG 325): html version

St. David's Church [Radnor, Pa.] Records, ca. 1760-2006 (Collection 1478): pdf version

St. Stephen's Society [Bridgeport, Conn.] Records, 1890-1985 (Collection 3045): pdf version

Stanton, Patrick. Papers, 1927-1976 (MSS 31): html version

Staley/von Erffa. Benjamin West Archive, 1940-2000 (Collection 3000): html version   xml version

Stemons, James Samuel. Papers, 1894-1922 (MSS 12): html version

Stouffer, Jacob and Eliza. Journals, 1843-1880 (Collection 3051): pdf version

Sturgis, Samuel Booth. Papers, 1896-1965 (MSS 38 and PG 124): html version

Swiss American Historical Society. Records, 1927-1985 (MSS 17): html version

Swiss Benevolent Society of New York. Records, 1890-1982 (MSS 127 and PG 355): html version

Swiss Benevolent Society of Philadelphia. Records, 1860-1972 (MSS 13): html version

Sword family. Papers, 1751-ca. 1940 (Collection 1878): pdf version

Thomas, Thomas L. Papers, 1924-1995 (Collection 3100): pdf version

Thompson family. Papers, 1607-1936 (Collection 654): pdf version

Thuy, Vuong G. Papers, 1976-1992 (Collection 3017): html version   xml version

Tousard, Ann Louis de. Papers, 1765-1888 (Collection 664): pdf version 

Trent, William. Ledger, 1703-1709 (Collection 3061): pdf version

Trumbauer, Horace. Collection, ca. 1898-ca. 1947 (Collection V36): pdf version

Tumolo, Nicholas. Papers, 1925-1984 (MSS 143 and PG 372): html version

Turpin, Waters Edward. Correspondence, 1937 (SC 101): html version

Ullberg family. Papers, 1863-1967 (SC 69 and PG 67): html version

Union Benevolent Association. Records, 1831-1983 (Collection 1784): pdf version

United American Indians of the Delaware Valley, Inc. Records, 1963-1992 (Collection 3048): pdf version

United Ancient Order of Druids, Franklin Grove, No. 10. Records, 1856-1876 (MSS 16): html version

USS Alliance. Ledger, 1782-1783 (Collection 3033): pdf version

United States. Board of Treasury. Report on the financial condition of the United States, 1781-1783 (Am .656/Collection 808): pdf version

Vagionis, Nicholas. Papers, 1923-1973 (MSS 33 and PG 69): html version

Vaux family. Papers, 1739-1923 (Collection 684): html version   xml version

Vigilant Committee of Philadelphia. Records, 1839-1844 (Collection 1121): html versionl  xml version

Wainwright, Nicholas Biddle. Papers, 1968-1990 (Collection 3001): html version   xml version

Walinsky, Ossip. Papers, 1916-1973 (MSS 39): html version

James W. Wallace collection of Joseph Wallace papers, 1794-1863 (Collection 685): pdf version  xml version

Wanamaker, John. Collection, 1827-1987 (Collection 2188): pdf version does not include inventory

War Posters Collection, 1914-1945 (Collection V95): pdf version

Warder, Ann Head. Papers, 1786-1828. (Collection 2175): pdf version

Watson, Joseph. Papers, 1823-1828 (Collection 1873): pdf version

Wharton family. Papers, 1679-1891. (Collection 708A): pdf version

White-Williams Scholars. Records, 1800-2001 (Collection 3025): pdf version

Whiteman family. Papers, 1849-1856 (Am .1881/Collection 712): pdf version

WHYY War Letters Collection, photocopies dated 1861-1972 (Collection 3060): pdf version

Wilgus, William J. Papers, 1915-1916 (Collection 3006): html version   xml version

Willings and Francis. Records, 1698-1855 (Collection 1874): pdf version

William Bauchop Wilson papers, 1880-1929 (Collection 1588): pdf version   xml version

Wilson Family. Papers, 1852-1933 (Collection 3090): pdf version

Women's Advisory Council of Philadelphia General Hospital. Records, 1915-1957 (Collection 1710): pdf version

Women's University Club, Philadelphia Branch of the American Association of University Women records, 1923-1995 (Collection 2138): pdf version   xml version

Wong family. Papers, 1907 (SC 86 and PG 72): html version

R.D. Wood & Co. Records, 1858-1910 (Collection 1176): pdf version

Workman's Circle, Philadelphia District. Records, 1931-1968 (MSS 42): html version

Wright, Charles Adshead. Collection, 1810-1982 (Collection 3013): pdf version  pdf family tree

Yabuki, Dean. Papers, 1931-1993 (Collection 3015): html version   xml version

Zazyczny, Joseph L. Papers, 1955-1990 (MSS 136 and PG 362): html version