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Poesias de diversos authores: extrahidas do Jornal o Trovador, 1857 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

A volume comprising poems copied and compiled from the literary newspaper O Trovador published in Lisbon, Portugal by João Luiz da Guerra Santos in 1857.

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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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Rezepte, circa 1850-1890 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

A slim volume in German by Peter Dauwalder comprised of recipes for wine and ink. Probably written between 1850 to 1890.

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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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Samuel Skevington formulary, 1836-1874 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume (+ 8 leaves)

Abstract:

This volume is a compilation of medicinal, household, and veterinary formulas and preparations written and compiled by Samuel Skevington spanning the years from 1836-1874.

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Writghtsville and York Railroad Company contracts and receipts, 1836-1837 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

An oversize volume comprising the contracts and receipts of payment for the construction of the Wrightsville to York Railroad line spanning one year from 1836 to 1837.

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Scrapbook of clippings, circa 1832-1871 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume (+ 6 leaves)

Abstract:

An oversize volume chiefly comprising clippings from English newspapers by an unknown compiler spanning the years from circa 1832-1871. Many of the items appear to be cut out from newspapers in Bath, England and include epigrams, events, illustrations, poems, parliamentary news, stories, and theater news.

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Julie A. Burnham choice recipes, 1860-1867 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume (+ 9 leaves)

Abstract:

Small volume comprising recipes and some poems compiled by Julie A. Burnham spanning the years from 1860 to 1867.

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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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The effusions, collection of volumes, 1905-1914 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume (+ 2 photographs, 2 leaves)

Abstract:

The effusions, a collection of volumes consists of several issues of a handmade magazine bound in one volume. The magazine was created by the Philadelphia club named Ell Kube and was founded by a group of young Jewish men in 1904. There are seven volumes spanning the years from 1905-1914.

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