Subject: Medicine / Language: English - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Recipe book, circa 1849-1892 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 4 leaves)
Abstract:: Volume comprising handwritten culinary recipes, household formulas, and medicinal remedies spanning the years from circa 1849 to 1892.

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

Notes upon lectures by Dr. Meigs, 1834 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: Seven hand-sewn bifolia comprising a volume of lecture notes on obstetrics recorded by an unknown student from April to October 1834.

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

William George Tryon pharmaceutical recipe book, circa 1841-1860 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume comprising formulas and recipes written by English chemist and druggist William George Tryon spanning the years between 1841 to 1860. The formulas in the volume were used for medicinal, hygienic, and household purposes.

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

Nathaniel C. Husted pharmaceutical recipe book, 1850 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume comprised of medicinal formulas for a variety of illnesses written by physician Nathaniel C. Husted in 1850.

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

Recipe book, circa 1859 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 1 leaf)
Abstract:: A volume with a metal clasp comprised of medicinal and veterinary recipes and prescriptions written by and unknown author in England circa 1859

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

Arnold and Deanne Kaplan collection of Americana, 1764-ca. 1900 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2.125 linear feet (6 boxes, 2 volumes, and 1 oversized folder.)
Abstract:: The Kaplan collection of Americana consists of account books, ciphering books, diaries, letter books, penmanship notebooks, and recipe books. There are also a selection of photographs from the educational department of the Philadelphia Commercial Museum.

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

English pharmaceutical labels, circa 1895-1930s (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.2 linear_foot (1 box)
Abstract:: This collection contains pharmaceutical labels from four chemist shops, all of which occupied the premises of 32 High Street, Emsworth, England during the years of 1895 to probably the 1930s. The chemists included are A. Mumford, H. Densem, H.J. Carr and Co., and W.T. Slatter.

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

Clinton C. Cook formulary, approximately 1900 to 1940 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: Volume containing pharmaceutical recipes and remedies spanning the years from approximately 1900 to 1940 written in two hands. The first twenty-three pages are written by pharmacist Clinton C. Cook (1864-1914) and following eleven pages are written by Michael A. Jackson (1887-1955).

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

Wallace E. Frank notebook, 1945 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+1 leaf)
Abstract:: A green cloth volume, manufactured by the U.S. Government Printing Office, containing field notes written by Wallace E. Frank in 1945 while he was assigned to the United States Public Health Service at the Carter Memorial Laboratory in Savannah, Georgia.

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

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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