The biological activities of the neurohypophyses of pregnant and embryonic sheep, Ovis aries were studied. The levels of hormonal activities of the neurohypophyses varied with the stage of pregnancy, and were always lower than levels in the control (non-pregnant) glands. Chemical studies of the purified oxytocic and vasopressor moieties of the pregnant sheep have indicated that these agents are oxytocin and arginine vasopressin. An increase of biologically active agents of the posterior pituitary was detected...

In black ink on thin paper, this bookplate consists of an erased sable (black) dragon with three bezants (or [gold] roundlets) and two barrulets, or, atop a straight wreath. Above the erased dragon is a banner containing the latin motto. ; Bookplate Type : Heraldic ; Bookplate Function : Ownership

Grey ink on tan paper. Text appears above and below university shield which is set on a dark background. ; Bookplate Type : Heraldic ; Bookplate Function : Memorial

Articles on verso.

Illustration of the national croquet tournament at Norwich, Connecticut. Articles on verso. Folder also has photocopy of page which has an accompanying article to the image.

Part of fictional story on verso.

Illustration of a residence in Milan, Ohio. Another illustration on verso.

Image accompanies fictional story below. Photographs on verso.

Illustration on verso.

Original signed by artist.

Sketch of Mad Hatter on verso.

Fashion plate adhered to wooden backing.

Advertisements below image and on verso.

Advertisements below image and on verso.

Image accompanies article on Homer Winslow from an antiques magazine from July 1984.

Part of illustration on verso.

Black ink on white paper. Cross-legged man sitting on top of a violin from which is suspended a bottle of poison. Silhouette of town in the background. ; Bookplate Type : Pictorial ; Bookplate Function : Ownership

A set of pictures cut out in the image of a banjo with people playing banjos and singing. The images are in colour and one image of an older man with a pink shirt, suspenders, and a hat sits to the right of the Banjo.

Gilt framed shield with azure chief with open gilt book running from dexter chief to sinister chief with words 'Tuum est' inscribed. Below three wavy lines on argent field. In base 11 gilt rays issuing from sun.

Edited by Arthur Hodgins Scaife from 1894-97. A paper-covered journal, the forerunner of the Vancouver Province (see Index under Scaife, Arthur Hodgins")." -- Lowther, B. J., & Laing, M. (1968). A bibliography of British Columbia: Laying the foundations, 1849-1899. Victoria, BC: University of Victoria, p. 125.

Briefly mentions the author's rail journey through British Columbia and his boat trip along the B.C. coast. Also: London, Sampson Low; Chicago, A. C. McClurg & Co., 1887. -- Lowther, B. J., & Laing, M. (1968). A bibliography of British Columbia: Laying the foundations, 1849-1899. Victoria, BC: University of Victoria, p. 86.

monthly. Title varies: v. 1-15 (1895-August 1908) as British Columbia mining record; v. 16-17 (August 1910-July 1912) as British Columbia mining and engineering record; v. 18-19, no. 2 (August 1912-October 1913) as Mining and engineering record; v. 19, no. 3-v. 21, no. 4 (October 1913-August 1916) as Mining engineering and electrical record; v. 21, no. 5-v. 29, no. 3 (September/October 1916-March 1926) as Mining and electrical record. Several suspensions in publication. Absorbed Economic and financial...

monthly. Title varies: v. 1-15 (1895-August 1908) as British Columbia mining record; v. 16-17 (August 1910-July 1912) as British Columbia mining and engineering record; v. 18-19, no. 2 (August 1912-October 1913) as Mining and engineering record; v. 19, no. 3-v. 21, no. 4 (October 1913-August 1916) as Mining engineering and electrical record; v. 21, no. 5-v. 29, no. 3 (September/October 1916-March 1926) as Mining and electrical record. Several suspensions in publication. Absorbed Economic and financial...