Box 17
Contains 7 Results:
George family, Mems George family, c. 2
2 ms copies in bound volumes, genealogical information on the George, Malin, and related families. Copies in two different handwritings.
Travels in Some Parts of North America, 1812
Rebound copy owned by John M. George. Engraving of Helvetius opposite Preface, title page missing. Published Philadelphia, Kite. 2 copies catalogued in FHL books.
Spectacle de la nature: or, nature display'd. Being discourses on such particulars of natural history, as were thought most proper to excite the curiosity, and form the minds of youth. Illustrated with copper plates. Translated from the original French, by Mr. Humphreys , 1753
3rd Edition. Inside cover: "Joseph George's Book 1808"
Sequel to the English reader : or, Elegant selections in prose and poetry. Designed to improve the highest class of learners, in reading; to establish a taste for just and accurate composition; and to promote the interests of piety and virtue / By Lindley Murray . , 1812
5th Edition, Bennett and Walton, Philadelphia. Inside cover: "John M. George Blockley." Typed note that this book was used by John M. George at the Burlington Academy and by his sister, Sophia, probably at Price's Boarding School.
Speech of Thaddeus Stevens, Esq. in favor of the bill to establish a school of Arts in the City of Philadelplhia, 1838
2 copies. One is noted "Thomas Hitchner to Joseph George" and includes some accounting on inside back cover.
Leather wallet, property of John M. George, n.d.
A note indicates that given to Alice T. Pyle by Alfred D. Sharples of West Chester. She gave it to George School in 1957.
