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Day book, 1826-1839 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 32 leaves)
Abstract:
A volume comprising the daily transactions of the sales and expenses of Potter's Catholicon created by W. W. Potter. The daily accounting in the volume by agent and druggist Thomas E. Potter spans the years from 1826 to 1839.

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Quack recipe book, 1788-1809 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 1 leaf)
Abstract:
A volume comprising medicinal remedies and formulas compiled by James Woodhouse during the years from 1788 to circa 1790.

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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.

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Miss Stockley recipe book, 1833-circa 1880 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
A volume written by Miss Stockley of England containing culinary recipes, drawings, and printed illustrations spanning the years from 1833 to circa 1880.

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Edward Vyvyan Ford, Esq., Fulford Hall, York, Inventory of the contents of the residence for insurance purposes by Oliver Kitchen & Flynn, valuers, Leeds, 1934 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
A volume containg a typescript inventory of Fulford Hall in York, North Yorkshire, England owned by Ewdard Vyvyan Ford. The inventory was performed in 1934 by Oliver, Kitchen & Flynn.

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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.

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Library catalogue, circa 1894-1900 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
A volume comprising a catalog of a personal library compiled by an unnamed person circa 1894-1900.

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Robert George Eustace formulae, 1897-1932 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 2 leaves)
Abstract:
This volume containing chemical formulas for medicinal, veterinary, toiletry, household and photographic purposes was written by English chemist Robert George Eustace. The volume spans the years from 1897 to 1932.

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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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Joanna Hodgkinson's receipt book, 1768-1829 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 11 leaves)
Abstract:
A volume containing culinary and medicinal recipes written and collected by Joanna Hodgkinson of Sheffield, Yorkshire, spanning the years from 1768 to 1829.

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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
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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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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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Margaret Galbraith diary, 1866-1869 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
A volume comprising the diary of Margaret Galbraith in Barnet, Vermont spanning the years from 1866-1869.

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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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Catherine M. Goodlake recipe book, 1874-1901 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
A volume of culinary recipes compiled by Cathering M. Goodlake in Swindon, England spanning the years from 1874 to 1901.

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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, 1852-1877 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
Volume comprised of culinary recipes and medicinal remedies written by an unnamed author in England spanning the years from 1852 to 1877.

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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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Mary Bridges Beck commonplace book, 1737-1799 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 1 leaf)
Abstract:
This volume is a combination of commonplace book and recipe book written by Mary Bridges Beck of Bristol, England spanning the years from 1737 to 1799.

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Pharmacy prescription book, 1872-1874 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
A volume comprising over 1,700 formulas for prescriptions spanning the years from 1872 to 1874. The volume was probably created by a pharmacy or druggist's shop located in Nottinghamshire, England.

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Uhler family pharmaceutical recipe book, 1848-1883 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 2 leaves)
Abstract:
A volume comprised of pharmaceutical formulas written by members of the Uhler family in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, spanning the years from 1848 to 1883. The formulas in the volume were written for medicinal and household purposes.

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Thomas B. Langridge pharmaceutical recipe book, 1874-1921 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 24 leaves)
Abstract:
A volume comprising medicinal and household formulas written by Thomas B. Langridge of Rotherfield, Sussex, England spanning the years from 1874 to 1921.

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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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Ellen Turner commonplace book, 1847-1860 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
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A volume comprising copied passages, poems, and quotations along with dried flowers kept by Ellen Turner spanning the years from 1847 to 1860.

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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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George R. Dearborn commonplace book, 1805-1806 (inclusive)

Extent:
.1 linear feet (1 volume)
Abstract:
George R. Dearborn was a supercargo on the ship Commerce and was in Mocha, Yemen in 1806. This commonplace book probably documents his voyage to Mocha, which likely started in Charleston, South Carolina, in February, 1805; and made stops in Antwerp in June and Batavia in November. The volume contains excerpts from readings, recipes, trivia, a dictionary of Arabic to English words, a diary entry, a list of ships leaving Mocha from 1805 to 1806, and a list of expenses incurred during the trip.

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C.M. Jones recipe book, circa 1805

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
This volume was written and compiled around 1805 by C.M. Jones, who likely lived in England. This volume contains 22 recipes attributed to numerous individuals known to Jones. Of the recipes, nine are for wines, five are culinary, and eight are for household products.

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Ritter family recipe book, 1810, 1814, 1844 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
Jacob Ritter (1754-1834) was a merchant, who seems to have imported and sold drugs and other pharmaceutical products. Isaac, George, and Benjamin Isaac Ritter were his sons. This volume contains copies of 50 medicinal recipes originally created and compiled by Isaac Ritter and his father, Jacob Ritter, in 1810 and 1813. At the time of Jacob Ritter's estate settlement, the recipes were copied into this volume in 1844 by Benjamin Isaac Ritter and received by George Ritter the same year. Jacob Ritter (1754-1834) was a merchant, who seems to have imported and sold drugs and other pharmaceutical products. Isaac, George, and Benjamin Isaac Ritter were his sons.

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George Speechly pharmaceutical recipe book, 1850-1878 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
This volume contains about 300 pharmaceutical recipes written and compiled between 1850 and 1878 by English chemist, George Speechly (1833-1928), with 180 of the recipes organized into an index at the beginning of the volume.

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Sarah Sadler recipe book, 1817-1834 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
This volume contains 114 culinary, medicinal, and household recipes written and compiled by Sarah Sadler who lived in England between 1817 and 1834.

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French recipe book, circa 1800

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
This volume contains 181 recipes related to health, utility, and pleasure or beauty written in French and compiled by an unknown creator, possibly in France around 1800.

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Lois Marie Fox cookbook, circa 1930s-1940s (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
This volume contains 74 culinary recipes compiled by Lois Marie Fox (1910-2011) in Topeka, Kansas around the 1930s and 1940s.

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Julia Culver recipe book, 1903-1909 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
This volume contains nearly 500 culinary and household recipes written and compiled by Julia Culver in Capri, Italy between 1903 and 1909.

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Louise Fleischhauer cookbook, circa 1845-1944 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
This volume contains 129 recipes written and compiled by Louise Fleishhauer (1825-1871) and other unidentified hands from circa 1845 to circa 1944, likely in Sarre-Union, France. The recipes in this volume are written in French and German.

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F. Porst cookbook, circa 1900

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
This volume contains 124 recipes written and compiled in German by F. Porst over the course of a housekeeping course at St. Joseph's Boarding School in Lutterade, Netherlands around the turn of the 20th century.

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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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