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Apothecary's ledgers for Baltimore

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0031

Abstract

This collection contains three volumes of apothecaries' ledgers and recipes for Baltimore, 1784-1805.

Dates

  • 1784 - 1805

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

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Extent

0.42 Linear Feet (3 volumes)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchase from an unknown donor, 1938.

Related Materials

MS 1502, Archer ledgers, 1786-1852

Scope and Contents

3 volumes: 1. Apothecary's ledger for Baltimore, Maryland. John Archer is mentioned in it. Has been used as a scrapbook. 2. John Archer ledger 1801-1805, ledger of prominent Harford County apothecary/physician/midwife. 3. Miscellaneous recipe book for concoctions and remedies of apothecaries.

Title
Guide to the Apothecary's ledgers for Baltimore
Status
Minimally Processed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • 2021-08-24: Manually entered into ArchivesSpace by Mallory Herberger.

Repository Details

Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository

Contact:
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750