Subject: Personal narratives

This book, published in 1880, recounts the experiences of Septima Levy Collis during the American Civil War (1861-1865). Mrs. Collis, born Septima Levy, daughter of David Cardoza Levy of Charleston, South Carolina, details her perspective on the conflict, including the loss of her brother, David Cardoza Levy Jr., who fought for the Confederacy. The book also includes details about her marriage to Capt. Charles Collis (who later became a general) in Philadelphia on December 6, 1861, and her father's involvement in the Reformed movement in Charleston.

This red leather autograph album, titled "Paragon autograph album," belonged to Rosa Jacobson and contains signatures, messages, and drawings from friends and family spanning from 1881 to 1907. A majority of entries are from 1881-1883, including many from her confirmation classmates. The album's condition is somewhat deteriorated; the spine is missing, the front cover is detached, and some leaves are loose.

Personal letter written by Morris Lowenstein to his cousin from Albuquerque, New Mexico, on January 27, 1858. Lowenstein describes his work as a bookkeeper, his financial situation, and his life in New Mexico, commenting on the climate, lack of social life, and the activities of Native Americans and Mormons. He also expresses his loneliness and requests a reply.

This manuscript is a handwritten journal by Abraham L. Hirsh, a Philadelphia student in the 1870s. The journal contains personal reflections on various topics such as opinions, honesty, friendship, wealth, cruelty, and pleasure. A few pages are dedicated to parsing (grammatical analysis). Part of the book was later used as an accounting ledger by another individual. The journal offers a glimpse into the thoughts and experiences of a young person in 19th-century Philadelphia.