The Rosetta Stone CensusPhilomathean Society · 1858
Individual census record · C053

Schaeffer–United Lutheran Seminary Copy · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Charles William Schaeffer’s signature establishes ownership. His gift to the seminary is probable; similarly named relatives remain possible donors. No donor entry appears in the 1935–1940 accession books.…

RepositoryUnited Lutheran Seminary
LocationPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Shelfmark / Call NumberG39 T4 (historical shelfmark)
BindingOriginal brown publisher-issued boards with gold decoration; the gold is severely rubbed.
Edition EvidenceThe photographed title page lacks the “SECOND EDITION” statement, confirming the 1858 first edition.
Ownership EvidenceManuscript signature: “Chas. W. Schaeffer / Germantown / Pa.” A manuscript letter and printed facsimile of Alexander von Humboldt’s letter to Charles R. Hale are preserved with the volume.

Provenance Chain

Charles William Schaeffer (documented owner; likely but unconfirmed donor) → unresolved transfer → Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia → United Lutheran Seminary

Provenance Narrative

Charles William Schaeffer’s signature establishes ownership. His gift to the seminary is probable; similarly named relatives remain possible donors. No donor entry appears in the 1935–1940 accession books. Shelfmark G39 T4 belongs to Luther D. Reed’s classification system and predates Library of Congress classification.

Sources and Documentation

United Lutheran Seminary correspondence, nine scans, and three exterior photographs; University of Pennsylvania catalogs and trustee records; and Philomathean Society membership history.

People in This Copy

  • Charles William Schaeffer
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