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Address book Norfolk, England, circa 1836-1848 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: An address book possibly owned by Robert Fellowes of Shotesham Hall, Norfolk, England spanning the years from circa 1836 to 1848.

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Lord Charles Townshend inventory, 1829-1834 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume containing the inventory of one of Lord and Lady Charles Townshend's homes either Cavendish Square or Raynham Hill. The inventory spans the years from 1829 to 1834.

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Recipe book, 1815-1842 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: An oblong volume comprising culinary, medicinal, and household recipes by and unknown compiler who probably lived in Derbyshire, England. The recipes were written between the years 1815 and 1842.

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The Dimbula Valley (Ceylon) Tea Company register of members, 1896-1930 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: Oversize pre-printed shareholders register for the Dimbula Valley (Ceylon) Tea Company spanning the years from 1896 to 1930.

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George Hugh Digby library catalog, circa 1859 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume comprising the library catalog of George Digby Hugh written approximately in 1859. The catalog was probably compiled by Digby's father or a family member since it predates Digby's birth. A notation on the verso of the first endpaper states the volume was purchased at the sale of Digby's library in 1920.

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J. M. Pemberton recipe book, 1840-1892 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 7 leaves)
Abstract:: An oversize volume comprised of culinary and household recipes spanning the years from 1840 to 1892 created by J. M. Pemberton of Leeds, England.

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Cahiers de perspective de Alexandre Brun, 1870 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 volumes (+ 1 envelope)
Abstract:: Two notebooks dated 1870 written in French by Alexandre Brun comprising a treatise on perspective with several figures and drawings.

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Prescription book, 1863-1868 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 2 leaves)
Abstract:: This volume is probably the second volume of several pharmacy prescription books kept by Brian Cowgill. The volume is comprised of formulas for prescriptions spanning five years from 1863 to 1868.

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Recipe book, 1804-1844 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: Handwritten recipe book by an unnamed author probably from Scotland. The recipes span the years from 1804 to 1844. The volume is comprised of culinary recipes, a few medicinal remedies, and two copied letters.

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Recipe book, 19th century (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume comprised of handwritten culinary, medicinal, and household recipes by an unnamed author. The recipes were probably written in the 19th century in England.

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Emma Higgins Samson recipe book, 1821-1841 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume comprised of handwritten culinary, medicinal, and household recipes by Emma Higgins Samson. The recipes were written from the years spanning 1821 to 1841 probably in England

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Recipe book, 1836 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume comprised of handwritten culinary and household recipes by an unknown author in 1836. The book was probably written in England.

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Recipe book, 1868-1887 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume comprised of culinary recipes written by and unnamed author in England spanning the years from 1868 to 1887.

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Recipe book, circa 1850-1870 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: Volume comprised of culinary recipes written by an unnamed author in England. The recipes were probably written between the years spanning 1850 to 1870. The recipes reflect English and Indian cuisine.

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Receipts for cooking, 1865 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: Volume bound in black cloth comprising culinary recipes written by an unnamed author in England in 1865.

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Joshua Porter receipt book, Kaighnton, N.J., 1821-1841 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:

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John R. Stam receipt book, 1799-1804 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume comprising receipts of payment made by innkeeper John R. Stam to various people and companies in Philadelphia spanning the years from 1799 to 1804.

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John W. Wright receipt book, 1867-1925 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 1 leaf)
Abstract:: A volume written by English chemist John W. Wright spanning the years from 1867 to 1925. The volume comprises pharmaceutical formulas for medicinal, hygienic, and household purposes.

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Nottingham Naturalists' Society letterpress copybook, 1885-1890 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A letterpress copybook containing the outgoing correspondence of the Nottingham Naturalists' Society spanning the years from 1885 to 1890.

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Travel diary, 1902 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume comprising a travel diary by an unnamed writer probably from England. The travel journal was written while touring Japan and Shanghai, China from April 16 to May 17, 1902.

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H. Leaver recipe book, 1822 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A slim volume comprising culinary recipes written by H. Leaver of England in 1822.

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Medicinal recipe book, 1822-1824 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume comprising medicinal remedies for a variety of ailments compiled by an unnamed author probably from Lindley, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England spanning the years from 1822 to 1824.

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Recipe book, circa 1820-1843 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume with vellum covers comprised of culinary recipes by an unknown author, probably from Doncaster, Yorkshire, England spanning the years from approximately 1820 to 1843.

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Legirungen, circa 1875 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: Slim volume probably written in Germany around 1875 is comprised of formulas and instructions for creating gold, lead, and silver alloys. The volume is written in German and attributed to Joachim Mikaelsen.

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Henry Jones diary, 1837 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:

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Recipe book, 1824-1871 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume comprised of culinary and wine recipes written by and unnamed author in England spanning the years from 1824 to 1871.

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Edmund Bayley pharmaceutical recipe book, circa 1830s-1872 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volumes
Abstract:: Edmund Bayley was a chemist working in London, England, from at least 1839 to 1870. This volume, entitled "Edm. Bayley Process Book," contains 390 recipes for remedies for medical conditions and veterinary conditions, as well as some cosmetic and personal care products and household recipes.

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Joseph F.M. Baldi II travel diary, 1923-02-17-1923-10-22 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: This diary documents Joseph F.M. Baldi's trip abroad in western Europe with his father Charles C.A. Baldi in 1923.

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John Mitchell journal, circa 1818-1834 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: This journal documents John Mitchell's intimate thoughts on death, depression, and vaccination.

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Mary Ralph remembrance album, 1835-1855 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: Mary Ralph's remembrance album focuses on religion from her time as a missionary for the Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia, and New York City 1835-1855.

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Bessie Fossett record of books, 1923-1924 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear_foot (1 volume)
Abstract:: Bessie Fossett, a young woman who was probably a sophomore in high school in 1923, recorded the books that she read, both for pleasure and for school. For each book read, Fossett wrote a brief abstract of the book, and often, her impressions of the book.

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John Riley Marsh commonplace book, 1829 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 1 photograph)
Abstract:: Commonplace book consisting of poems and songs kept by John Riley Marsh of Alvaston, Grange, Alvaston, Derbyshire, England written in 1829.

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M. A. Inglis recipe book, 1833-1866 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume containing the culinary recipes of M. A. Inglis, probably of England spanning the years 1833 to 1866. There are a few recipes for prescriptions, toiletries, and household items.

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Louisa Bull receipt book, 1834 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: Recipe book kept by Louisa Bull dated 1834. The volume contains chiefly culinary recipes.

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Quarterly returns as disbursing agent & as collector of customs: also emolument accounts quarterly to secretary of treasury and commissioner of customs, also annual statement to the 1st comptroller of the treasury, list of public property annually to the 1st comptroller, 1849-1853 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume of accouting records kept by Nathaniel G. Marshall (1812-1882) during his position as collector of customs for the Port of York, Maine spanning the years from 1849 to 1853.

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Jhelum District cases, 1924-1925 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume comprising handwritten criminal investigations in villages of the Jhelum District, Punjab Province, Rawalpindi Division of British India from 1924 to 1925.

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Recipe book, circa 1844-circa 1890 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume of 19th century English cooking containing a collection of culinary recipes by an unknown author.

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Jessie Louise Many Rice diaries, 1909-1930 (inclusive)

Extent:: 15 volumes
Abstract:: This collection of diaries was kept by Jessie Louise Many Rice spanning the years from 1909 to 1930. Each volume was written in a preprinted pocket calendar comprising brief daily entries by Rice.

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Henry H. Kelley recipe book, 1840-1875 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 27 leaves)
Abstract:: This volume contains a collection of pharmaceutical formulas and recipes compiled and written by druggist and chemist Henry H. Kelley spanning the years from 1840 to 1875.

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Recueil de quelques préparations, galeniques et chimiques: avec quelque recettes utiles et curieuses, pour servir aux pharmaciens, chirurgiens, aux personnes charitables, et aux curieux. Le tout tiré des meilleurs auteurs, taut anciens que modernes, [?] en 1758, augmenté ... corrigé et transcris à Huningue en haute Alsace; relie à Basel en Suisse, chez M. Samuel Haag, dans le courant du mois de Mars 1786, before 1786 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: An eighteenth century, leather-bound volume with a fish scale pattern spine stamped in gold and a label that reads "recettes diverses." The volume contains a collection of pharmaceutical recipes providing remedies for various ailments on 140 pages. Each page has a black ink double ruled border. A majority of the recipes have explanations for usage and dosage

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Mary Edith Rusk diary, 1894-1895 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: The diary of Mary Edith Rusk (1862-1956) kept during her European tour from December 1894 to May 1895.

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John Hall notebook, 1766-1810 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: John Hall of Waterbeach, England kept this volume of account notes and lists spanning the years from 1766 to 1810 with a majority of the entries written in the 1790s .

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Recipe book, approximately 1860-1899 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: Paper booklet comprise of culinary recipes probably created in the mid- to late-nineteenth century.

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William A. Lamson letterpress copybook, 1882-1883 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 11 leaves)
Abstract:: A letterpress copybook containing the personal outgoing correspondence of William A. Lamson spanning six months from November 1882 to May 1883. During this six-month period Lamson worked as secretary for the Mexican Central Railway Company and was living in a mining camp in Sonora, Mexico. There are 500 numbered leaves comprising letters arranged in chronological order addressed to family and friends regarding his journey to Mexico, his experiences at camp, duties of his job, living conditions, and observations of the Mexican people, culture, and customs.

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William Edgar Pringle Harrison photograph album, 1918-1919 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A photograph album kept by William Edgar Pringle Harrison who served as a Leiutenant in the India Army Reserve in Pakistan. The album provides a pictorial record of Harrison's sevice in Pakistan with photographs spanning from late-1918 to mid-1919.

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Marianne Kimball's recipe book, approximately 1800-1899 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 1 leaf)
Abstract:: Small leather volume comprising recipes kept by Marianne Kimball during the 19th century.

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Diätetik, 1868 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume written in German by Heinrich Willigerod comprising instructions for the care of agricultural animals dated 1868.

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British soldier's photograph album, 1912-1918 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A album containing a collection of photographs probably kept by a British soldier in Lucknow, India between the years 1912 to 1918.

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Pharmaceutical recipe book, circa 1761-1799 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 4 leaves)
Abstract:: A leather bound volume comprising pharmaceutical and medicinal recipes written in Latin probably by a pharmacist or physician in England between the years 1761 to 1799.

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Ludwig Arnold recipes for dyes and dyeing, 1836-1849 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 volumes (+ 8 leaves)
Abstract:: Two paper-covered volumes containing recipes, instructions, and ingredients for dyeing fabrics, cloth, and yarns kept by Ludwig Arnold of Nuremberg, Germany spanning the years from 1836 to 1849.

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