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Samuel X. Radbill correspondence concerning bookplates I
Collection
Identifier: MSS 2/037-02
Scope and Contents
This collection of Samuel X Radbill's correspondence concerning
bookplates spans 1898 to 1987. The correspondence reveals how
Radbill developed his extensive medical bookplate collection.
The major correspondent in the collection is Sara Eugenia ("Sally")
Blake (1886-1973), Librarian of the Tufts College Medical and
Dental Schools, who was herself an avid bookplate collector.
In addition to correspondence, the collection includes photographs
of Sally Blake and samples of her...
Dates:
1898 - 1987
Samuel X. Radbill correspondence concerning bookplates II
Collection
Identifier: MSS 2/037-03
Scope and Contents
This collection of Samuel X Radbill's correspondence concerning
bookplates spans 1936 to 1963. Included among the correspondents
are bookplate collectors, as well as bookplate designers and
engravers. The major correspondent in the collection is Dutch
bookplate engraver E. ReitsmaValenca. In addition to correspondence,
the collection contains one of Radbill's bookplates as designed
by ReitsmaValenca and photographs of bookplate engraver Ernest
Huber.Radbill corresponded...
Dates:
1936 - 1963
Samuel X. Radbill papers I
Collection
Identifier: MSS 2/037-01
Scope and Contents
Extensive collection of correspondence, subject files, and photographs of Samuel X Radbill documenting professional associations with Philadelphia County Medical Society and College of Physicians of Philadelphia and his interest in medical history and medical bookplates. Collection contains notes made by Radbill on topics of interest and rough drafts of articles, papers for presentation, and informal speeches. Series 1 is divided into two subseries: A. Personal Correspondence and B. Subject and...
Dates:
1907 - 1987