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Catharine Gould scrapbook, circa 1788-1829 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume (+ 1 leaf)

Abstract:

Scrapbook created by Catharine Gould spanning the years from circa 1788-1829 comprised of carefully arranged clippings, images and collages.

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House and library inventory, circa 1890-circa 1915 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

Inventory of the contents of a home and library probably located in Boston, Massachusetts likely written between circa 1890 to circa 1915.

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Cuaderno o coleccion de versos, 1838 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

A volume of Spanish verses and songs compiled by DeWitt in August 1838 while his was living in Guatemala.

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Memoire sur l'Inde: memoire sur l'insurrection de l'Inde angloise, rédigé par le révérand Père Benoît, missionarire à la résidence de Poonah ..., circa 1806 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

A volume comprising a manuscript portion from volume 2 of Lévis work entitled Les voyages de Kang-Hi, ou nouvelles lettres chinoises. The manuscript was written in French around 1806 and is probably in Lévis hand.

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William George Tryon pharmaceutical recipe book, circa 1841-1860 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

A volume comprising formulas and recipes written by English chemist and druggist William George Tryon spanning the years between 1841 to 1860. The formulas in the volume were used for medicinal, hygienic, and household purposes.

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A favorite book: a drawing of O.H. & very few prints, pleasing variety of good extracts, 1830 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

A volume containing the commonplace book of Mrs. A. L. Bishop, probably of Surrey, England dated 1830.

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Nathaniel C. Husted pharmaceutical recipe book, 1850 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

A volume comprised of medicinal formulas for a variety of illnesses written by physician Nathaniel C. Husted in 1850.

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Dye book, circa 1870-1885 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume (+1 leaf)

Abstract:

A small volume comprised of formulas for dying cotton, wool, and silk, written by Fred. Augustus Koehler, circa 1870-1885.

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Recipe book, circa 1859 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume (+ 1 leaf)

Abstract:

A volume with a metal clasp comprised of medicinal and veterinary recipes and prescriptions written by and unknown author in England circa 1859

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Recipe book, circa 1851 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

Volume comprised of culinary recipes by an unknown author from England written around 1851.

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Recipe book, 1859 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

A volume chiefly of culinary recipes written by an unnamed author in England in 1859.

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Anne Sidebottom recipe book, circa 1850-1869 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume (+ 33 leaves, 1 printed gathering)

Abstract:

Volume comprising culinary recipes written and compiled by Anne Sidebottom in Halifax, Yorkshire, England spanning the years from approximately 1850 to 1869.

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An inventory and valuation of the household furniture, plate, linen, china, books, ... held by Mr. Wm. Coote at St. Ives taken by order of his assignees, 1826 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

An inventory of the household of William Coote, St. Ives, Huntingdonshire, England. The inventory for appraisal was compiled by Thomas Cockett and W. T. Nash in 1826

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Travel diary, circa 1901 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

A travel diary of a trip to Europe written around 1901 by an unnamed author, probably from New York.

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Impressions in Japan, Korea, and China, 1909 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume (+ 5 leaves)

Abstract:

Volume containing a typescript travel diary entitled Impressions in Japan, Korea and China, spanning six months from February to August 1909. Written by Jessie Randall Barrett who traveled with her with her daughter Kate Helen Barrett.

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Malinda E. Beiler Lapp diary, 1917 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

Pocket calendar from the year 1917 containing the daily diary of Malinda E. Beiler Lapp, who was part of the Amish community at Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

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Commonplace book, approximately 1813 to 1840 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

Commonplace book containing copies and excerpts of eighteenth and nineteenth century poems and songs written between 1813 to 1840.

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Brief memoirs of the life of Anne Freame, with her death-bed sayings, circa 1712 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

A volume written approximately 1712 by Robert Freame (1676?-) documenting the life of his wife Anne Vice Freame (1670?-1712) as a remembrance for their children.

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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).

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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.

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