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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.

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Margaret Galbraith diary, 1866-1869 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
A volume comprising the diary of Margaret Galbraith in Barnet, Vermont spanning the years from 1866-1869.

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George Allen notes and lectures, 1821-1876 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.4 linear feet (1 box)
Abstract:
George Allen (1808-1876) was an educator, Episcopal clergy, and author. This small collection is comprised of both manuscript and printed material written or collected by George Allen. The material includes correspondence, notes, transcriptions, and syllabi pertaining to the study of French, Italian, Greek, and Latin literature, and English literature and drama. Also included is a bound manuscript titled "Lectures on Athenian Drama." Material related to the University of Pennsylvania includes correspondence, newspaper clippings, and offprints. The collection also includes printed material, such as educational exercises and exams.

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Henry H. Kelley recipe book, 1840-1875 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 27 leaves)
Abstract:
This volume contains a collection of pharmaceutical formulas and recipes compiled and written by druggist and chemist Henry H. Kelley spanning the years from 1840 to 1875.

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Georgiana P. Miller Johnson diary, 1861-1870 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
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A volume containing the diary of Georgiana P. Miller Johnson, spanning the years 1861 to 1870. Johnson lived in Dorchester, Massachusetts.

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G. & C. Merriam Company records, 1834-1875 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.25 linear feet
Abstract:
Small collection of records regarding the G. & C. Merriam Company spanning the years from 1834 to 1875. The papers comprise chiefly correspondence to the G. & C. Merriam Company.

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Bancroft family papers, 1850-1953 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.2 linear feet (1 box)
Abstract:
The Bancroft family lived in the Frankford neighborhood of Philadelphia. This collection includes personal papers from sisters Bessie and Marie, as well as Bessie's diary for the year 1904. Business papers from their uncles Addison and Henry, who were in the real estate and insurance businesses respectively, are also included. Addison Bancroft's lease papers reflect a professional relationship with George W. Childs.

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