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Clinton C. Cook formulary, approximately 1900 to 1940 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

Volume containing pharmaceutical recipes and remedies spanning the years from approximately 1900 to 1940 written in two hands. The first twenty-three pages are written by pharmacist Clinton C. Cook (1864-1914) and following eleven pages are written by Michael A. Jackson (1887-1955).

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

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Miscellany, circa 1762-1777 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume (+ 4 leaves)

Abstract:

Parchment covered volume comprising a collection writings by an unnamed Anglican clergyman who lived in Bristol, England. The volume contains materials on a myriad of subjects spanning the years from 1762 to 1770 handwritten on 147 numbered pages.

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

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Wallace E. Frank notebook, 1945 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume (+1 leaf)

Abstract:

A green cloth volume, manufactured by the U.S. Government Printing Office, containing field notes written by Wallace E. Frank in 1945 while he was assigned to the United States Public Health Service at the Carter Memorial Laboratory in Savannah, Georgia.

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

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Medicinal recipe book, circa 1800-1850 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

Brown leather volume written by an unnamed author probably in England between the years 1800 to 1850 comprising instructions for the homes of the poor, caring for the poor, and medicinal recipes.

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

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Recipe book, circa 1857 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

A volume containing a small collection of culinary, household, and medicinal recipes written by an unidentified English author, circa 1857.

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William Addison Shelly notebook, 1835 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

A notebook consisting of medical vocabulary written and compiled by W. A. Shelly in 1835 probably as a study guide for medical school.

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M. A. Prideaux recipe book, 1820 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

This volume was compiled by M. A. Prideaux in 1820 and comprises medicinal, household, and culinary recipes along with a copy of a sermon. The volume was probably written in England.

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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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Manuale, Friedicus Ziegler Tontensis, 1833 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume (+ 21 leaves)

Abstract:

This volume written in German, was created in 1833 comprising a compilation of chemical formulas and preparations for apothecary use by Friedrich Ziegler. Included are pharmaceuticals used for medicinal and hygenic purposes.

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

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Recipe book, circa 1849-1892 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume (+ 4 leaves)

Abstract:

Volume comprising handwritten culinary recipes, household formulas, and medicinal remedies spanning the years from circa 1849 to 1892.

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