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Traicte de la geographie nouvelle et ancienne avec les particularitez de chaque pais, circa 1770-1799 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume containing a treatise on geography written by an unnamed author in France. The work was probably written from approximately 1770 to 1779.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

Natur-Symphonie: Ein Gedicht in Prosa (Nach dem Character der IX. Symphonie von L. v. Beethoven) Friedericke Ptak gewidemet, 1888 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume containing a prose poem written by Dr. Kyri entitled Natur-Symphonie. The poem was inspired by Beethoven's 9th symphony.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

Commonplace book, circa 1805-1820 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume containing excerpts and quotations of various authors compiled anonomously in England between the years 1805 to 1820.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

Recipe book, circa 1750-1799 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume comprised of medicinal and culinary recipes written in England by an unnamed author approximately from 1750-1700.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

Medicinal recipe book, circa 1825 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume comprised of medicinal remedies for a variety of ailments written by an unnamed author in England circa 1825.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

Edgar L. Potts dissertation and research on Philadelphia theater, 1932 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.4 linear feet (1 box)
Abstract:: Edgar L. Potts (1893-1970) was a professor of English at the University of Pennsylvania and a theater enthusiast. During his graduate work at the University of Pennsylvania, he wrote his thesis, "History of Philadelphia Theatre, 1890-1900." This collection documents his research for and writing of his dissertation and contains two typed drafts of the dissertation and his research into the chronological listing of plays performed in Philadelphia in the year 1890.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

Some selected recipes from my mother's book to which I have added, P. P. G., circa 1938-1939 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 12 leaves)
Abstract:: This volume contains a collection of recipes and appears to have been written by someone from the Philadelphia area between 1938 and 1939. The compilation of recipes includes breads, pies, cakes, soups, jams, and puddings.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

Photostat of Des Juifs élus, rejetés et rappelés, par Isaac de La Peyrère, before 1987 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box
Abstract:: Copy of a manuscript work regarding the theological status of the Jewish people.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

Thomas Langton index, circa 1833-1845 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 8 leaves)
Abstract:: Personal general topic index created by Thomas Langton between 1833-1845.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

Scrapbook, circa 1870-circa 1899 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: Victorian era scrapbook of chromolithographic images dating from circa 1870 to circa 1899.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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