Language: English / Year: <span class="single" data-blrl-single="1865">1865</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Milton Halsey Thomas Papers, 1796-1977 (inclusive) 1930-1960 (bulk)

Extent:: 47 boxes, 2 items, and 20.2 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of manuscripts, correspondence, documents, photographs, scrapbooks, and miscellaneous research material of librarian/archivist Milton Halsey Thomas, including research material for several of his historical publications.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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]

Receipt book, 1831-1879 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: An oversize volume comprising a compilation of veterinary, medicinal, household, and culinary recipes spanning the years 1831 to 1879 and over two generations of the Sandford family.

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

Payment receipt book and recipe book, 1839-1874 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 2 leaves)
Abstract:: A volume comprised of payment records for School District No. 2 in Randolph Township, Portage County, Ohio and recipes along with some household accounts. The school district records are written in several hands on the first ten leaves of the volume and span the years from 1839 to 1851. The remainder of the volume comprises recipes and household accounts of the Austin family.

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

Recipe book, 1852-1877 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: Volume comprised of culinary recipes and medicinal remedies written by an unnamed author in England spanning the years from 1852 to 1877.

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

Uhler family pharmaceutical recipe book, 1848-1883 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 2 leaves)
Abstract:: A volume comprised of pharmaceutical formulas written by members of the Uhler family in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, spanning the years from 1848 to 1883. The formulas in the volume were written for medicinal and household purposes.

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

Joseph Henry collection, 1831-1872 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.2 linear feet (1 box)
Abstract:: Joseph Henry (1797-1878) was an American scientist who served as the first secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. One of the most highly-regarded American scientists during his lifetime, he is known for his pioneering work on electromagnetism. The collection is comprised of correspondences between Henry and his colleagues in the scientific and academic communities. Subjects range from a letter of recommendation for the appointment of a friend to the faculty of William and Mary College to administrative affairs.

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

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