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Edward Ellingham notebook, 1835-1852 (inclusive)

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1 volume(s)

Abstract:

This notebook was kept and written in by Edward Ellingham (1811-1848) from 1835 to 1848 and by an unidentified individual from Ellingham's death through 1852. It contains music scores, accounts, pharmaceutical and veterinary recipes, records of the deaths and other life events of Ellingham's family and acquaintances, and notes relating to Ellingham's work as a farmer.

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

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William Hill recipe book, circa 1840-1884 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume(s)

Abstract:

This volume contains 84 handwritten medical, veterinary, and household recipes written and compiled by William Hill in the United States around 1840 through 1884.

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

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English recipe and commonplace book, 1848-1855 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume(s)

Abstract:

This volume was created in England between 1848 and 1855 by an unidentified creator and contains 139 medicinal and household recipes in addition to commonplace entries that include prose, scientific facts and findings, and current events.

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

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John Augustus Tulk alchemical notebook, 1807-1811 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume(s)

Abstract:

This volume was written between 1807 and 1811 in London, England by John Augustus Tulk and contains his treatise-style writings and notes on alchemy.

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

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Sylvia DeGiorgio laboratory notebook, 1903-1906 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume(s)

Abstract:

This volume contains notes on 38 laboratory experiments conducted in 1903 by Sylvia DeGiorgio while she was a student at Wadleigh High School for Girls in New York, NY.

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

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Seagrave parish apprentice register, 1813-1837 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume(s)

Abstract:

The Seagrave parish apprentice register was created between 1813 and 1837 in Seagrave, Leicestershire, England by representatives of the parish and documents the parish youth who have been assigned to apprenticeships. These apprenticeships were a form of social wealfare intended to aid and care for orphaned or destitute children.

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

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British pharmacopoeia and recipe book, circa 1830s (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume(s)

Abstract:

The British pharmacopoeia and recipe book was created in the 1830s in England by an unknown creator. It contains 87 recipes that include both pharmaceutical recipes and home remedies.

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

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John Henry Whitehead pharmaceutical recipe book, 1887-1890 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume(s)

Abstract:

John Henry Whitehead pharmaceutical recipe book mostly contains pharmaceutical and personal hygiene recipes compiled by John Henry Whitehead in Walsall Wood, Staffordshire, England between 1887 and 1890. Whitehead was an English chemist and pharmacy owner.

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

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Belfast poison register, 1898-1936 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume(s)

Abstract:

This volume records the purchase of poisonous substances at an unidentified pharmacy in Belfast, Ireland between 1898 and 1936, as required by the Sale of Poisons (Ireland) Act of 1870.

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

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Italian Notarial Record, 1399-1411 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.1 linear feet (63 leaves : paper ; 150 x 222 bound to 175 x 222 mm.)

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Held at: Temple University Libraries: Special Collections Research Center [Contact Us]