Search

Start Over Record Source University of Pennsylvania Form Codices (bound manuscripts) Year 1850 to 1899

Main content

Recipe book, 1832-1868 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 11 leaves)
Abstract:
Volume containing handwritten culinary recipes and medicinal remedies spanning the years from 1832 to 1868.

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

Main content

Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company letter book, 1864-1865 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
Oversized volume containing copies of the outgoing correspondence from the commerical shipping company, Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company (P&O Company). The letters provide a record of the day-to-day operations of the company from 1864 to 1865.

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

Main content

Recipe book, 1838-1862 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
A small red volume kept by Samuel William Clay (1816-1884) fo England. The book is comprised chiefly of medicinal receipes and remedies for various ailments. There are some cookery and household recipes included.

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

Main content

Recipe book, 1864-1869 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
Volume comprising culinary recipes, medicinal recipes, and household formulas spanning the years from 1864 to 1869.

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

Main content

Katherine Frances Hills diary, 1888-1890 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
A paper-covered volume comprising the diary of Katherine Francis Hills spanning the years from 1888 to 1890. Her sporadic entries recorded summers in Folkstone England and her family life in Hastings and Westgate. Hills also described living in Switzerland in 1890.

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

Main content

Recipe book, 1877-1878 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 6 leaves)
Abstract:
Volume of culinary and medicinal recipes written by a young woman in the United States spanning from 1877-1878.

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

Main content

Order book, 1848-1850 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
A volume comprising orders taken by an unknown Philadelphia sign-painting company spanning the years 1848-1850. Small sketches depicting the painted signage are drawn by some of the orders.

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

Main content

Receipt book, 1831-1879 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
An oversize volume comprising a compilation of veterinary, medicinal, household, and culinary recipes spanning the years 1831 to 1879 and over two generations of the Sandford family.

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

Main content

Francis Langford diary, 1872-1881 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 1 portrait)
Abstract:
Diary of Francis Langford a Lieutenant in the British Army during the Afghan Wars. The diary spans the years from 1872 to 1881.

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

Main content

Payment receipt book and recipe book, 1839-1874 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 2 leaves)
Abstract:
A volume comprised of payment records for School District No. 2 in Randolph Township, Portage County, Ohio and recipes along with some household accounts. The school district records are written in several hands on the first ten leaves of the volume and span the years from 1839 to 1851. The remainder of the volume comprises recipes and household accounts of the Austin family.

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

Limit your search

more »

more »

more »

more »

Current results range from 1800 to 1951

View larger »