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Malinda E. Beiler Lapp diary, 1917 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
Pocket calendar from the year 1917 containing the daily diary of Malinda E. Beiler Lapp, who was part of the Amish community at Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

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

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Remembrancer of old friends, 1840-1869 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 5 leaves)
Abstract:
A volume containing copied poems and elegies with Christian themes handwritten by Eliza Maria Dalton from 1840-1869.

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

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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.

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

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John Riley Marsh commonplace book, 1829 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 1 photograph)
Abstract:
Commonplace book consisting of poems and songs kept by John Riley Marsh of Alvaston, Grange, Alvaston, Derbyshire, England written in 1829.

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

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Commonplace book, approximately 1813 to 1840 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
Commonplace book containing copies and excerpts of eighteenth and nineteenth century poems and songs written between 1813 to 1840.

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

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Elizabeth Landor recipe book, circa 1780-1799 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 15 leaves)
Abstract:
Volume of eighteenth century recipes and numerations probably written an collected by Elizabeth Landor of Warwick, England.

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

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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.

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

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Hathiraj: the mighty one, circa 1930-1939 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 1 pamphlet)
Abstract:
Typescript of a novel written between 1930 to 1939 by producer and film director, Peter Franklin (1900-1969?). Set in India, the novel relays the story of Prince Bahadur of Kahanistan and Hathiraj, a bull elephant.

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

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Henry Wharton letterpress copybook, 1874-1878 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
This oversize volume is a letterpress copybook containing the outgoing correspondence of Henry Wharton's law practice in Philadelphia, located in Washington Square. The letters span almost four years from 1874 to 1878. Wharton's practice served prominent Philadelphians and dealt with many facets of real estate law prominent Philadelphians. Some letters concern Philadelphia ordinances and legal matters.

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

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