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81Author:  Hamilton , William John, 1805-1867Requires cookie*
 Title:  William John Hamilton Papers, 1825-1828     
 Dates:  1825-1828 
 Abstract:  This manuscript collection falls outside the geographic scope of the Early American guide (British North America and the United States before 1840). It may be of interest to scholars interested in global history, international relations, imperialism, or the U.S. in the world.

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 Call #:  Mss.Ms.Coll.32 
 Extent:  0.5 Linear feet 
 Topics:  Beyond Early America 
 Subjects:  Archaeology--Study and teaching--Germany | Geology--Germany | Mineralogy--Study and teaching--Germany | Universities and colleges--Germany-Curricula 
82Author:  Mazzei, Filippo,1730-1816.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Filippo Mazzei papers, 1730-1922 (inclusive), 1780-1816 (bulk)     
 Dates:  Bulk, 1780-1816 
 Abstract:  This manuscript collection falls outside the geographic scope of the Early American guide (British North America and the United States before 1840). It may be of interest to scholars interested in global history, international relations, imperialism, or the U.S. in the world.

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 Call #:  Mss.Ms.Coll.47 
 Extent:  21.0 Linear feet 
 Topics:  Beyond Early America 
 Subjects:  Agriculture -- United States. | Viticulture. 
83Author:  Genth, F. A. , (Frederick Augustus), 1820-1893Requires cookie*
 Title:  Chemische Untersuchung des Mesopins, 1843     
 Dates:  1843 
 Abstract:  This manuscript collection falls outside the geographic scope of the Early American guide (British North America and the United States before 1840). It may be of interest to scholars interested in global history, international relations, imperialism, or the U.S. in the world.

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 Call #:  Mss.Ms.Ms.Coll 
 Extent:  1.0 Item(s) 
 Topics:  Beyond Early America 
 Subjects:  Chemistry 
84Author:  Unidentified authorRequires cookie*
 Title:  History of the prophets     
 Dates:  Circa 1830 
 Abstract:  This volume written sometime in the early nineteenth century contains the history of the prophets. The manuscript essay is written in Malay and Arabic.

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 Call #:  Mss.224.H62 
 Extent:  1.0 Volume(s) 
 Topics:  Beyond Early America | Religion 
 Genre:  Foreign Language | Manuscript Essays 
 Subjects:  History. 
85Author:  Catholic ChurchRequires cookie*
 Title:  Detmar Basse Müller Book of Hours     
 Dates:  Circa 1475 
 Abstract:  Dating to the 15th century, this Book of Hours was donated to the APS in 1806.

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 Call #:  Mss.264.02.R66 
 Extent:  1.0 Volume(s) 
 Topics:  Beyond Early America | Religion 
 Genre:  Manuscript Essays | Miscellaneous | Printed Material 
 Subjects:  Books of Hours--France 
86Author:  Catholic ChurchRequires cookie*
 Title:  Timothy Matlack Book of Hours     
 Dates:  ca. 1475? 
 Abstract:  This fifteenth century Book of Hours was a gift from Timothy Matlack to the APS in 1811.

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 Call #:  Mss.264.02.R662 
 Extent:  1.0 Volume(s) 
 Topics:  Beyond Early America | Religion 
 Genre:  Manuscript Essays | Miscellaneous | Printed Material 
 Subjects:  Books of Hours--France 
87Author:  Martin de La Bastide,M.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Mémoire sur la possibilité, les avantages, et les moyens douvrir un canal dans l'Amérique septentrionale, pour communiquer de la mer Atlantique, ou du Nord, à la mer Pacifique, ou du Sud, [ca. 1785]     
 Dates:  Circa 1785 
 Abstract:  This document contains a travel journal kept by Chevalier Bourgoyne. It traces his travels through the Pacific and elsewhere. Thomas Jefferson obtained this manuscript in 1785. Jefferson left an annotation on the first page.

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 Call #:  Mss.386.M36 
 Extent:  1.0 Volume(s) 
 Topics:  Beyond Early America | International Travel 
 Genre:  Manuscript Essays | Travel Narratives and Journals 
88Author:  Du Ponceau , Peter Stephen, 1760-1844Requires cookie*
 Title:  Essai de solution du problème philologique proposé en l'année 1823 par la commission de l'Institut de France, 1823     
 Dates:  1823 
 Abstract:  The Essai de Solution ... is part of the Stephen Du Poneau Collection. The collection as a whole has a wide array of material, although it is particularly strong in of Native American language material from the nineteenth century. This essay was likely submitted for the Volney Prize in linguistics and reflects Du Ponceau's interests in language more generally.

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 Call #:  Mss.410.D92.1 
 Extent:  1.0 Volume(s) 
 Topics:  Beyond Early America | Language and Linguistics 
 Genre:  Foreign Language | Language Material | Manuscript Essays 
 Subjects:  Linguistics. | Philology. 
89Author:  Redman, Thomas, 1742-1823Requires cookie*
 Title:  Buddhist text, [n.d.]     
 Dates:  n.d. 
 Abstract:  This document is a Buddhist text acquired by the APS in 1785. The text is handwritten onto palms fronds, which are connected by a rope that makes the text read vertically like a scroll.

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 Call #:  Mss.491.3.B85 
 Extent:  1.0 Item(s) 
 Topics:  Beyond Early America | Religion 
 Genre:  Miscellaneous 
 Subjects:  Buddhist literature. | Indo-Aryan languages--Texts | Khmer language--Texts | Mon-Khmer languages--Texts | Pali language--Texts 
90Author:  AnonymousRequires cookie*
 Title:  Turkish Manuscripts     
 Dates:  19th century? 
 Abstract:  These Turkish manuscripts reflect Stephen DuPonceau's attempt to acquire a wide-array of language materials for the APS's archives in the early 19th century

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 Call #:  Mss.494.9.T84 
 Extent:  2.0 Volume(s) 
 Topics:  Beyond Early America | Language and Linguistics 
 Genre:  Foreign Language | Language Material 
 Subjects:  Letter-writing, Turkish | Turkey--Politics and government | Turkish language 
91Author:  Saz, Antonio del.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Libro de sermones. . . Cakchiquel     
 Dates:  1647 
 Abstract:  This large, bound volume contains seven Kaqchikel sermons delivered by Antonio Saz. A gift from the Academy of the Sciences in Guatemala in 1836, the sermons lend insight into sixteenth century religion in Latin America. The manuscript is calligraphy is very well done. The Kaqchikel are an ethnic group of the Mayans.

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 Call #:  Mss.497.4.Sa9 
 Extent:  1.0 Volume(s) 
 Topics:  Beyond Early America | Religion 
 Genre:  Foreign Language | Manuscript Essays | Miscellaneous 
 Subjects:  Cakchikel language | Mayan languages 
92Author:  Souza Palher, Joao de.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Descripcão e uso do dynamomêtro, 1807     
 Dates:  1807-1907 
 Abstract:  This volume contains descriptions of various tools and other devices, some of which were used to measure strength; others seem to depict electrical devices. There are many detailed engravings that show how the tools worked.

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 Call #:  Mss.531.3.So8 
 Extent:  1.0 Volume(s) 
 Topics:  Beyond Early America | Language and Linguistics 
 Genre:  Foreign Language 
 Subjects:  Dynamometer. | Scientific apparatus and instruments. 
93Author:  AnonymousRequires cookie*
 Title:  Electrologia, ca. 1785     
 Dates:  Circa 1785 
 Abstract:  This Italian language notebook contains a range of information on scientific information, especially information pertaining to electrical experiments. It was likely written in the late-18th century and contains references to Benjamin Franklin and Joseph Priestley. The manuscript, likely kept by an Italian, provides insight into the transmission of knowledge in the broader Atlantic World.

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 Call #:  Mss.537.EL23 
 Extent:  1.0 Volume(s) 
 Topics:  Beyond Early America | Natural History 
 Genre:  Educational Material | Foreign Language | Scientific Data 
 Subjects:  Electricity -- Early works to 1850. | Electricity -- Experiments -- History. | Science and technology 
94Author:  Sessé y Lacasta, Martin de, 1751-1808Requires cookie*
 Title:  Catalogo de animales y plantas Mexicanas     
 Dates:  1794 
 Abstract:  This volume contains a list of plant and animal specimens collected by the Royal Botanical Expedition in Mexico in 1794.

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 Call #:  Mss.591.972.Se7 
 Extent:  1.0 Volume(s) 
 Topics:  Beyond Early America | Natural History 
 Genre:  Scientific Data 
 Subjects:  Botany--Mexico | Scientific expeditions--Mexico | Zoology--Mexico 
95Author:  James Watt and Company (Birmingham, England)Requires cookie*
 Title:  Directions for using the machine for copying letters and other writings     
 Dates:  1780 
 Abstract:  This manuscript collection falls outside the geographic scope of the Early American guide (British North America and the United States before 1840). It may be of interest to scholars interested in global history, international relations, imperialism, or the U.S. in the world.

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 Call #:  Mss.652.4.W34 
 Extent:  0.25 Linear feet 
 Topics:  Beyond Early America | Printing and Publishing 
 Subjects:  Copying processes. 
96Author:  Lozano, Pedro,1697-1752.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Diccionario historico-indico, 1748-1752     
 Dates:  1748-1752 
 Abstract:  This volume is a history of missionary efforts in Latin America compiled by Pedro Lozano. It largely records the experience of 17th century missionaries drawn from primary sources that Lozana cites.

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 Call #:  Mss.920.3.L95 
 Extent:  1.0 Volume(s) 
 Topics:  Beyond Early America | Religion 
 Genre:  Miscellaneous 
 Subjects:  Missionaries -- Latin America. 
97Author:  Crawford, John Lindsay,Earl of,1702-1749.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Account of some campaigns of the British army from 1689 to 1712 and a journal of a campaign under Prince Eugene on the Upper Rhine, 1689-1735     
 Dates:  1689-1735 
 Abstract:  This is one of four large volumes that were part of Benjamin Franklin's personal library. The four volumes comprise a series of John Lindsay Crawford’s travels with the Russian Army from 1737-1739. The books have large maps of Europe.

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 Call #:  Mss.940.M68 
 Extent:  1.0 Volume(s) 
 Topics:  Beyond Early America | Military History 
 Genre:  Manuscript Essays | Military Records | Travel Narratives and Journals 
 Subjects:  Fortification. | Military discipline. | Military history, Modern -- 17th century. | Military history, Modern -- 18th century. 
98Author:  Crawford, John Lindsay,Earl of,1702-1749.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Journal of a campaign with the Russian army against Turkey, 1737-1739     
 Dates:  1737-1739 
 Abstract:  This is one of four large volumes that were part of Benjamin Franklin's personal library. The four volumes comprise a series of John Lindsay Crawford’s travels with the Russian Army from 1737-1739. The volumes have large maps of Europe in them.

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 Call #:  Mss.947.J82 
 Extent:  1.0 Volume(s) 
 Topics:  Beyond Early America | Military History 
 Genre:  Manuscript Essays | Military Records | Travel Narratives and Journals 
 Subjects:  Military maneuvers. | Russo-Turkish War, 1736-1739. 
99Author:  Crawford, John Lindsay,Earl of,1702-1749.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Journal of a voyage from the Thames to Russia and of campaigning with the Russian army, 1738-1739     
 Dates:  1738-1739 
 Abstract:  This is one of four large volumes that were part of Benjamin Franklin's personal library. The four volumes comprise a series of John Lindsay Crawford’s travels with the Russian Army from 1737-1739. The volumes have large maps of Europe.

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 Call #:  Mss.947.L64 
 Extent:  2.0 Volume(s) 
 Topics:  Beyond Early America | Military History 
 Genre:  Manuscript Essays | Military Records | Travel Narratives and Journals 
 Subjects:  Military maneuvers. | Voyages and travels. 
100Author:  Sioussat, St. George L., (St. George Leakin), 1878-1960Requires cookie*
 Title:  St. George L. Sioussat collection     
 Dates:  1847-1865 
 Abstract:  This collection contains typescript copies of letters relating to William Walker and the filibusters in Guatemala. The collection is based on the papers left by Major John P. Heiss. Heiss was “intimately associated” with Walker. The collection begins in the 1850s.

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 Call #:  Mss.972.81.Si7 
 Extent:  0.5 Linear feet 
 Topics:  Beyond Early America | International Affairs 
 Genre:  Diplomatic Material | General Correspondence | Miscellaneous 
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