Scrapbook, 1869-1933.

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Scrapbook, 1869-1933.

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Scrapbook dated 8.3.75 but includes obituaries of John Cassin (1813-1869). Comprised primarily of newspaper clippings, most dated 1874-1878 pasted into a stock ledger book; covers Philadelphia notable figures and events including the Centennial Exhibition in 1876.

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University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library

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University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library

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Cassin, John, 1813-1869

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Ornithologist and merchant. From the description of John Cassin correspondence, 1857. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79452831 ...

Centennial Exhibition 1876 Philadelphia, Pa.

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The Centennial Exhibition of 1876 marked the 100th anniversary of American freedom. The celebration took place in Philadelphia from May 10 to November 10 and attracted over eight million visitors. The exhibition spread across 450 acres of ground in Fairmont Park and consisted of over 200 buildings. Planning for the event began in 1870, and in 1871, Congress established the United States Centennial Commission to plan and run the exhibition. The following year saw the incorporation of the Centenni...

Cassin family.

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Cassin, John D.

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Dechert, Robert

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