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Maberly family diaries, 1817-1870 (inclusive)

Extent:

5 volumes

Abstract:

Small collection of family diaries comprises five volumes written by two authors, presumably father and son Charles Hensley Maberly and Alexander Cahill Maberly. The first four volumes were written in French by Charles Hensley spanning the years from 1817 to 1821. The fifth volume was written by Alexander Cahill Maberly in 1870 during a European tour.

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

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Medicinal recipe book, circa 1800-1850 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

Brown leather volume written by an unnamed author probably in England between the years 1800 to 1850 comprising instructions for the homes of the poor, caring for the poor, and medicinal recipes.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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