Form: Codices (bound manuscripts) - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Ellen Turner commonplace book, 1847-1860 (inclusive)

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Fran Schmid-Renner menu notebook, 1909-1917, 1927-1940, 1950, 1952 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: This notebook contains 73 menus written by Fran Schmid-Renner between 1909 and 1952, likely in Switzerland.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Jhelum District cases, 1924-1925 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume comprising handwritten criminal investigations in villages of the Jhelum District, Punjab Province, Rawalpindi Division of British India from 1924 to 1925.

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

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