Manuscript Receipt/Remedy Book

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish material from Manuscript Receipt/Remedy Book must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Manuscript Receipt/Remedy Book, Ms2019-006, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Abstract:
The Manuscript Receipt/Remedy Book includes directions for desserts and savory dishes, as well as things like boot black, cast iron stove cleaner, and cures for dysentery and hydrophobia, among others.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Manuscript Receipt/Remedy Book, Ms2019-006, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The Manuscript Receipt/Remedy Book includes directions for desserts and savory dishes, as well as things like boot black, carpet cleaner, cast iron stove cleaner, and cures for dysentery and hydrophobia, among others. There is also a newspaper clipping dated July 18, 1811 regarding the successful treatment of Throat Distemper by Rev. Elijah Dunbar in response to a letter written by Rev. Dr. Ebenezer Fitch warning of the disease (dated January 23, 1809).

Acquisition information:
The Manuscript Receipt/Remedy Book was purchased by Special Collections in 2018.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Manuscript Receipt/Remedy Book was completed in February 2019.