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

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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.

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Photostat of Des Juifs élus, rejetés et rappelés, par Isaac de La Peyrère, before 1987 (inclusive)

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1 box

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Copy of a manuscript work regarding the theological status of the Jewish people.

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Thomas Langton index, circa 1833-1845 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume (+ 8 leaves)

Abstract:

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

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Scrapbook, circa 1870-circa 1899 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 volume

Abstract:

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

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Modèles pour le luminaire études & projets pour intérieurs modernes, circa 1918 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 box (9 folders + 1 oversize folder)

Abstract:

A portfolio of fifty-three architectural and interior decoration drawings by J. E. Cazes of Vincennes, France.

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

Extent:

2 volumes

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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.

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Mary C. Brown diary, 1877 (inclusive)

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1 volume

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

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Actors' role books, [1870]-1878, undated (inclusive)

Extent:

0.4 linear feet (1 box)

Abstract:

This collection of about sixty handwritten actors' role books (1870-1878, undated) provides a glimpse into the world of nineteenth century theater in the United States. The role books seem to have belonged to the actor Philip Augustus Anderson though some were copied by, or on behalf of, other performers of the day including Lotta Crabtree, Laura Keene, Annie Lewis, John Lester Wallack, John Edward McCullough, Joseph Proctor and Lucille Western. Nearly all of the role books are annotated with production notes.

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Sir Malcolm Hailey photograph album of Sarda Canal, 1928 (inclusive)

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0.08 linear feet (1 volume)

Abstract:

This album is a presentation photograph album given to Sir Malcolm Hailey, later 1st Baron Hailey, by Moona Lal and Sons, photographers. Hailey was governor of the Punjab from 1924 to 1928 and of the United Provinces from 1928 to 1930. The twenty-six photographs in the volume document the completion of the first stages of the works on the Sarda Canal, United Provinces (now Uttar Preadesh).

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Alexander Fullerton Huston scrapbook of world leaders, circa 1870s (inclusive)

Extent:

0.4 linear feet (1 volume)

Abstract:

Little is known about the owner of this album, Alexander Fullerton Huston. Huston probably lived in Pennsylvania in the mid to late 19th century and possibly practiced law. This volume is dated roughly to the 1870s and contains engravings and photographs of European and American royalty, leaders, explorers, scientists, philosophers, and actors. It is divided into thirteen sections, each one being defined by a geographic region. Within these sections, there are engravings and photographs of the most influential people of that area presented in chronological order.

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