Main content

Ethelwyn Dithridge Hotaling diary, 1912 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

This volume contains the diary of Ethelwyn Dithridge's 1912 summer travels throughout the United States from the East Coast to California. The diary spans three months from June to August. Dithridge described travleing with teaching colleague Amy Halfpenny and later with her mother Harriet Dithridge.

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

Main content

Pharmaceutical recipe book, circa 1850-1899 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume (+1 leaf)

Abstract:

A volume comprising pharmaceutical formulas and recipes for medicinal, hygienic, veterinary, and household purposes. The volume was probably written between 1850 to 1899 in or near London, England, possibly by a chemist or pharmacist.

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

Main content

Recipe book, circa 1750-1799 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

A volume comprised of medicinal and culinary recipes written in England by an unnamed author approximately from 1750-1700.

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

Main content

Medicinal recipe book, circa 1825 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

A volume comprised of medicinal remedies for a variety of ailments written by an unnamed author in England circa 1825.

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

Main content

Edgar L. Potts dissertation and research on Philadelphia theater, 1932 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.4 linear feet (1 box)

Abstract:

Edgar L. Potts (1893-1970) was a professor of English at the University of Pennsylvania and a theater enthusiast. During his graduate work at the University of Pennsylvania, he wrote his thesis, "History of Philadelphia Theatre, 1890-1900." This collection documents his research for and writing of his dissertation and contains two typed drafts of the dissertation and his research into the chronological listing of plays performed in Philadelphia in the year 1890.

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

Main content

Some selected recipes from my mother's book to which I have added, P. P. G., circa 1938-1939 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume (+ 12 leaves)

Abstract:

This volume contains a collection of recipes and appears to have been written by someone from the Philadelphia area between 1938 and 1939. The compilation of recipes includes breads, pies, cakes, soups, jams, and puddings.

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

Main content

Thomas Langton index, circa 1833-1845 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume (+ 8 leaves)

Abstract:

Personal general topic index created by Thomas Langton between 1833-1845.

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

Main content

Scrapbook, circa 1870-circa 1899 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

Victorian era scrapbook of chromolithographic images dating from circa 1870 to circa 1899.

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

Main content

Elizabeth R. F. Parrack photograph album, 1938 (inclusive)

Extent:

2 volumes

Abstract:

A small collection of materials created by Elizabeth R. F. Parrack comprising one oblong photograph album, a copied typescript itinerary, and one folded world map.

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

Main content

Mary C. Brown diary, 1877 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

Diary kept by Mary C. Brown in 1877 with daily entries and eighteen leaves of recipes at the end of the volume.

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