Record Source: University of Pennsylvania / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1800">1800</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1849">1849</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

John Wilson account book, 1849-1899 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 1 photograph, 3 leaves)
Abstract:: An account book kept by John Wilson who lived in Troutbeck and Windermere, Westmorland, England spanning the years from 1849 to 1899. The volume comprises Wilson's recorded business transactions with clients. Wilson's records suggest he was probably a literary agent, editor, and stationer. He was paid for editing, writing, arranging, and printing and was employed by newspapers such as the Kendal Times and the Lake Herald and writers including George Augustus Sala and Eliza Winstanley. Bound at the end of the volume is Reynold's astrological and prophetic almanack for 1849 on sixteen printed pages.

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

Alexander Henry Wylie diary, 1832-1833 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 2 leaves)
Abstract:: Volume containing the travel diary of Alexander Henry Wylie's journies through Europe and Havana, Cuba. The diary spans the years from 1832 to 1833.

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

Maberly family diaries, 1817-1870 (inclusive)

Extent:: 5 volumes
Abstract:: Small collection of family diaries comprises five volumes written by two authors, presumably father and son Charles Hensley Maberly and Alexander Cahill Maberly. The first four volumes were written in French by Charles Hensley spanning the years from 1817 to 1821. The fifth volume was written by Alexander Cahill Maberly in 1870 during a European tour.

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

Samuel Skevington formulary, 1836-1874 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 8 leaves)
Abstract:: This volume is a compilation of medicinal, household, and veterinary formulas and preparations written and compiled by Samuel Skevington spanning the years from 1836-1874.

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

Writghtsville and York Railroad Company contracts and receipts, 1836-1837 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: An oversize volume comprising the contracts and receipts of payment for the construction of the Wrightsville to York Railroad line spanning one year from 1836 to 1837.

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

William Fenney recipe and receipt book, 1803-1830 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume comprising recipes and receipts of payment records kept by William Fenney spanning the years from 1803-1830.

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

A catalogue of the library of the United Service Museum : Middle Scotland Yard, London, 1836-1841 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A printed library catalog with interleaved blanks is the house copy of the United Service Museum as part of the Royal United Service Institution. The volume has copious annotated bibliographic entries on the printed pages and interleaved blanks to accommodate additions to the library. The volume was in use from the years 1836 to 1841

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

Lord Charles Townshend inventory, 1829-1834 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume containing the inventory of one of Lord and Lady Charles Townshend's homes either Cavendish Square or Raynham Hill. The inventory spans the years from 1829 to 1834.

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

Recipe book, 1815-1842 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: An oblong volume comprising culinary, medicinal, and household recipes by and unknown compiler who probably lived in Derbyshire, England. The recipes were written between the years 1815 and 1842.

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

J. M. Pemberton recipe book, 1840-1892 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 7 leaves)
Abstract:: An oversize volume comprised of culinary and household recipes spanning the years from 1840 to 1892 created by J. M. Pemberton of Leeds, England.

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

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