Repository: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts / Language: English / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1850">1850</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1899">1899</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Mark Twain periodical collection, 1868-1968 (inclusive)

Extent:: 129 items
Abstract:: This collection of periodicals containing articles or anecdotes by Mark Twain, advertisements for his works, and articles about the author and his works was donated by the family of Robert Nevins Birdwhistell. The periodicals from the library's collection of Mark Twain materials span a period of 100 years.

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The Little Corporal, 1870-1874 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 boxes
Abstract:: The Little Corporal, published monthly from July 1865 to June 1875, was one of the first nationally popular American children's magazines. The library holds issues of The Little Corporal dating from November 1870 to January 1874.

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Recipe book, 1832-1868 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 11 leaves)
Abstract:: Volume containing handwritten culinary recipes and medicinal remedies spanning the years from 1832 to 1868.

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Pennsylvania State Dental Examining Board minute book, 1876-1897 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.08 linear feet (1 volume)
Abstract:: The Pennsylvania State Dental Examining Board was created after the passage of an act to regulate the practice of dentistry in 1876. This act mandated that no one could practice dentistry without having received a diploma from a reputable institution in dentistry or having obtained a certificate from the board of examiners. This volume contains notes from the Pennsylvania State Dental Examining Board meetings. These meeting notes generally include ratings for qualifications of dentists for the board, treasurer's reports, dentist ratings, board meeting summaries, locations and dates of board meetings, and lists of students who had presented themselves before and had been endorsed by the board.

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Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company letter book, 1864-1865 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: Oversized volume containing copies of the outgoing correspondence from the commerical shipping company, Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company (P&O Company). The letters provide a record of the day-to-day operations of the company from 1864 to 1865.

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Recipe book, 1838-1862 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A small red volume kept by Samuel William Clay (1816-1884) fo England. The book is comprised chiefly of medicinal receipes and remedies for various ailments. There are some cookery and household recipes included.

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Recipe book, 1864-1869 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: Volume comprising culinary recipes, medicinal recipes, and household formulas spanning the years from 1864 to 1869.

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Katherine Frances Hills diary, 1888-1890 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A paper-covered volume comprising the diary of Katherine Francis Hills spanning the years from 1888 to 1890. Her sporadic entries recorded summers in Folkstone England and her family life in Hastings and Westgate. Hills also described living in Switzerland in 1890.

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Recipe book, 1877-1878 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 6 leaves)
Abstract:: Volume of culinary and medicinal recipes written by a young woman in the United States spanning from 1877-1878.

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Jonathan French and Sons letterbook, 1864-1867 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear feet (1 volume)
Abstract:: Jonathan French and Sons was a nineteenth-century firm of fish merchants located in Eastport, probably in Maine. This collection consists of one copypress letterbook dating from 1864 to 1867. The letters in the volume relate mainly to shipments of and payments for fish.

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

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