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Allinson Family Papers, 1710-1939 (inclusive)

Extent:
5.5 linear ft. (13 boxes)
Abstract:
This collection spans more than two centuries and includes most notably members of the Allinson and Taylor families. There are also letters from Joseph Bonaparte, Sarah Moore Grimke, Julia Ward Howe and George Washington. Prominent material types include correspondence, diaries, financial, legal and property papers, maps, photographs and poetry. The richest subject veins are anti-slavery, including the Free Produce Association of Friends, the yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia and settlement of land in New York.

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Elizabeth Allinson commonplace book, 1820 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The commonplace book of Elizabeth Allinson includes reflections upon the death of George Dillwyn, poetry, sketch of Martha Cooper Allinson, quotes and extracts, Quaker testimonies, and obituaries for Abigail Barker, Sybil Allinson, and Susanna Bigg.

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Sarah Wistar Cope commonplace books, 1824

Extent:
0.1 linear ft. (3 volumes)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of two volumes of the commonplace books of Sarah Wistar Cope. The first volume includes extracts on moral and religious topics, poetry, and pressed leaves. The second volume includes a memorandum of a religious visit to New York, extracts, and an "account of Joseph Hoag's family."

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George Dillwyn commonplace book, Undated

Extent:
0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
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George Dillwyn was a Quaker minister, and his commonplace book includes poetry, short stories, hymns, extracts from letters and meeting minutes, and quotes from famous authors such as Shakespeare, Milton, and Chaucer. The majority of the volume is composed of lists of extracts organized by topic, including topics such as: anger, affectation, old age, ambition, abstinence, religion, books, revenge, praise, sincerity, death, and temperance.

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Mary Flowers commonplace book, 1757-1761 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The commonplace book of Mary Flowers includes copied letters, the account of the convincement (conversion to Quakerism) of Jane Hoskins, elegies, testimonies, extracts of meeting minutes left by Thomas Brown, and extracts from speeches.

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Miranda Gibbons commonplace book, Undated

Extent:
0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The commonplace book of Miranda Gibbons contains poetry, extracts, a memorandum for Henry G. Williams, and extracts from speeches.

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Rebecca Jones commonplace book, 1786

Extent:
0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The commonplace book of Rebecca Jones includes extracts from H.F.'s manuscript, Samuel Fothergill's remarks upon Cornelius Cayley's application to Friends of Leed's Meeting, the manuscript found among the papers of Thomas Wilson, a sermon preached by Luke Cock at York, the Vision of William Bayley, and the Quaker testimonies of Samuel Fothergill and Rachel Wilson. The volume also includes copied letters to Friends of the Women's Meeting in Dublin, and a letter to Catherine Payton.

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Tamar Roberts Matlack commonplace book, 1807-1823 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The commonplace book of Tamar Roberts Matlack includes testimonies concerning the following Quakers: Elisha Kirk, Ruth Walmsley, Mary Knight, Martha Parry, and Peter Yarnall. The commonplace book also includes poetry and excerpts concerning Elias Hicks.

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Milcah Martha Moore commonplace book, 1776

Extent:
0.06 linear ft. (2 volumes)
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Milcah Martha Moore, a poet, created a commonplace book featuring the women writers in her social circle. The commonplace book of Milcah Martha Moore includes excerpts organized by topic, including topics such as: Happiness, Supplication of a Sinner, and Affliction. The note in the front cover of the volume reads: "The Gift of Sarah Dillwyn to Martha Moore."

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Abigail Field Mott commonplace book, Undated.

Extent:
0.12 linear ft. (1 volume)
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Abigail Field Mott (1766-1851) was a Quaker writer and abolitionist. Her commonplace book includes poetry and extracts, a history of the Calliopian Society, Voyage to the Pacific Ocean by Stewart, Account of an Earthquake in Burmah in 1839, the Missionary School at Athens, account of excursion to Mt. Vesuvius, and a description of Iceland.

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Annie Pim commonplace book, 1857-1864 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The commonplace book of Annie Pim Cope, a Quaker, includes poetry and extracts of literature and correspondence, mainly religious in nature.

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Sallie Satterthwaite commonplace book, Undated.

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The commonplace book of Sallie Satterthwaite includes excerpts of poetry and prose, a copy of a "marriage letter," and a description of Girl's School Room at Westtown.

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Shoemaker commonplace books, 1794-1839 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.06 linear ft. (4 volumes)
Abstract:
The commonplace books of the Shoemaker family include advice, reflections, excerpts of letters, prose, poetry, and excerpts organized by topic, including matrimony, happiness, pleasure, and character.

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Sallie M. Taylor commonplace book, 1854-1856 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The commonplace book of Sallie M. Taylor includes excerpts of poetry related to friendship, nature, and family, as well as quotations, a prayer card, and a poem copied for Taylor by" E.M.W."

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Waln family commonplace books, 1814, undated

Extent:
0.06 linear ft. (3 volumes)
Abstract:
The Waln family's commonplace books, written by Joseph Waln, Richard Waln, and Sarah Waln, include poetry and prose related to sin, illness, and death.

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Susanah Weston commonplace book, 1796

Extent:
0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The commonplace book of Susanah Weston includes an abstract of a letter from James Thornton, an account of a vision, excerpts of a Yearly Meeting of Ministers and Elders (1789), a letter from an Irish Friend to Catherine Payton, a prayer delivered at Hertford, and a testimony from the Monthly Meeting of Canterbury.

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Daniel Wheeler commonplace book, 1832-1837 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The commonplace book of Daniel Wheeler includes letters from Wheeler's children, an account of the last illness of Jane Wheeler, and a poem by his son, William Wheeler.

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Caroline Cope Yarnall Hartshorne commonplace books, 1848-1868 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.1 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:
The commonplace book of Caroline Cope Yarnall Hartshorne includes sketches, postcards, pressed flowers, and poems copied by various friends of Hartshorne, including M.A. Longstreth, S. Longstreth, Susan H. Lloyd, Hannah Whitall Smith, Alfred Cope, M. Newlin, Jane Edge, and Anna Hallowell. Poetry focuses on nature, religion, and friendship.

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Henry Simmons commonplace book, 1791-1796 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The commonplace book of Henry Simmons includes "A Memorable instance of Divine guidance and protection," prayers, a speech made by the King of England to the Quakers, "A Testimony concerning Elisha Kirk," a memorial for his wife, Priscilla Yarnall, and a memorial for Robert Jordan.

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Charles Edward Gause papers, 1883-1940 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.44 linear ft.
Abstract:
This collection is comprised mostly of journals that Charles Edward Gause wrote, including during travels with friends. There are also some letters.

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Morris family commonplace book, Undated.

Extent:
0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The commonplace book of the Morris family includes copied extracts from the journals of Margaret Morris, which include a description of Yellow Fever in Philadelphia in 1793, as well as copied poems, letters written by Mary Morris and Richard Hill Morris, and a clipped illustration depicting early settlers.

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Hannah Milhous Vernon papers, 1855-1889

Extent:
.15 linear ft. (3 folders)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the papers of Hannah Milhous Vernon, and includes two unbound commonplace books, the loose pages of Vernon's diaries, and a single unbound volume of meeting minutes for the Damorris Monthly Meeting of Women Friends.

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John Josselyn commonplace book, 1692

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Manuscript commonplace book by John Josselyn, dealing mostly with religious subjects.

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Charles Wood commonplace book, 1866-1870 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
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A collection of poems compiled by Charles Wood during his time at Haverford College. These poems were transcribed by Wood and other classmates from 1866 to 1870, and detail religious, spiritual, and patriotic poems at the time. After his time at Haverford, Wood went on to recieve his Doctorate of Divinity in 1885, but records in the commonplace book stop after 1870.

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Rhoads Family papers, 1822-1955 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.25 linear ft. (3 boxes)
Abstract:
Nineteenth century letters and papers primarily of the Quaker Gibbons and Rhoads families, often relating to abolition and the Free Produce Association.

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Sarah Wistar Rhoads family papers, 1824-1930 1824-1963 (inclusive) 1824-1930 (bulk)

Extent:
4.75 linear ft. (19 boxes)
Abstract:
The Sarah Wistar Rhoads family papers indicate strong relationships and family ties that spanned the 19th and 20th centuries. Sarah Wistar Rhoads (1839-1920) married William Gibbons Rhoads (1838-1880) on November 28, 1866. At that time, the Rhoads, Gibbons and Wistar families began corresponding, the result being an outstanding collection illustrating family support, friendship and love. These papers include correspondence, financial records, diaries and journals, memorabilia, classwork and notes, copied poems, prayers, sermons and verses, memorials, genealogical research, Quaker material and photographs. Researchers interested in family papers and Quaker family dynamics, social life, and customs may find this collection extremely useful.

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Martha Allinson commonplace book, 1772-1779 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The commonplace book of Martha Allinson includes Quaker testimonies, extracts of poetry, hymns, accounts of miracles, and memorandums upon the death of Quaker leaders.

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Samuel Allinson commonplace book, 1761

Extent:
0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
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Samuel Allinson was a Quaker active in early New Jersey politics. The commonplace book of Samuel Allinson includes reflections on a variety of topics, including: Jealousy, Constancy and Fortitude, Human Trouble or Infelicity, Deceit, Novels, Romances, Riches and Poverty, Parents and Children, Women, and Marriage. He also includes remarks on slavery (p. 71), and extracts of poetry.

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Sarah Conard commonplace book, 1815-1819 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The commonplace book of Sarah Conard includes extracts and reflections concerning religion, friendship, virtue, and hope. It also includes a memorandum for Charles William and extracts from "Complaint of an African Woman."

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John Fling commonplace book, 1786-1816 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The commonplace book of John Fling includes poetry and extracts arranged by topic. Some of the later extracts are signed by Hannah Fling.

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Joshua L. Baily commonplace books, Undated.

Extent:
0.16 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:
Joshua Longstreth Baily (1826-1916) was a Quaker merchant in the dry goods business, and was involved in African American causes, peace issues, and temperance. Volume 1 contains extracts organized by topics such as: benevolence, courage, doing for Jesus, fear, forgiveness, honesty, lying, missionaries, prayer, resignation, and truthfulness. Volume 2 contains extracts of essays on literature and copied poems.

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Samuel Garrigues commonplace book, 1757-1820 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.12 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The commonplace book of Samuel Garrigues includes extracts of minutes by Thomas Brown, Quaker testimonies, memorandum of Thomas Brown's last illness, and an Account of Ann Parrish. The volume also contains copies of letters written by Samuel Fothergill, Frances Dodshon, Thomas Lloyd, and Samuel Neale.

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Catherine Haines commonplace book, 1775-1777 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The commonplace book of Catherine Haines includes extracts on the art of writing, poetry (including three poems by Phillis Wheatley), extracts of speeches, extracts on child rearing and education, Indigenous peoples, a memorandum for Susanna James, extracts from William Hunt's illness, and a memorandum of Hannah Shoemaker.

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Hartshorne, Haines & Rodman family commonplace book, Undated.

Extent:
0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The commonplace book of the Hartshorne, Haines, and Rodman families includes quotes and extracts related to religion and morals, including extracts of the Pilgrim's Progress. The specific author is unknown.

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Rebecca Peirce commonplace book, 1824

Extent:
0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The commonplace book of Rebecca Peirce includes excerpts of letters on friendship, prayers, extracts from the writing of William Grover, extracts of a letter from Samuel Fothergill, and extracts from Sherwood's "Lady of the Manor."

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Rebecca Sharpless commonplace book, 1839-1845 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The commonplace book of Rebecca Sharpless includes excerpts of poetry and quotations from various Quaker women, including Mary Cresson Emlen, Hannah Scattergood, Jane Cope, Mary E. Scattergood, Lydia Fisher, and Beulah Morris.

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Emily Jermyn commonplace book, Undated.

Extent:
0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The commonplace book of Emily Jermyn features hand copied excerpts from manuscripts in the Friends Reference Library, London. It is largely comprised of the letters and journal entries, religious in nature, of the following Quakers: Christopher Taylor, Henry Fell, Bridget Fell, Margaret Fell, John Rous, John Abraham, Leonard Fell, Ann Cleaton, Edward Burrough, Thomas Taylor, James Nayler, George Fox, Francis Howgill, Gervase Benson, John Lawson, Mary Pease, Joshua Nicholson, Thomas Salthouse, and Mary Fisher.

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Margaret Parvin Masters commonplace book, 1838-1841 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The commonplace book of Margaret Parvin Masters includes poetry copied by various Friends, including Jane Edwards, Rebecca B. Johnson, Amy Eastlack, Susanna Lightfoot, Anna Mendenhall, Sidney Stevenson, and James Emlen. The poetry included in the commonplace book generally relates to friendship and faith.

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Phebe Clapp Thomas commonplace book, 1833

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The volume features poems copied by various friends of Phebe Clapp Thomas, and focuses on friendship, reflection, religion, and faith. Among those extracts that were signed, signatures from the following individuals are included: Jemima Hamond, Ann M. Thorne, Elias Hicks Jr., Joseph Griffen, B. Barton, Elizabeth Wenzer, Adeline Begnor, Jane Charlotte Leach, Marcia L. Haight, and E. Mitchell. A number of extracts are unsigned, including extracts of poetry by Shakespeare and Sir Walter Scott. This volume was previously identified as an autograph book.

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Henry Hale Graham Sharpless commonplace book, 1839

Extent:
0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The Henry Hale Graham Sharpless commonplace book was created during Sharpless' time at Haverford College. Sharpless graduated class of 1840, but the book notes many written records and excerpts during 1839 in his junior year. The book contains carving prints from various artists paired with excerpts hand written by Sharpless himself.

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Roberts Canby commonplace book, 1834-1835 (inclusive)

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
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This album contains notes from friends of Roberts Canby from 1834 to 1835, mostly his peers at Haverford College. The entries include prose or poetry, a signature, the hometown of the signer, their college, and the date. The book itself is a published book with illustrations at the top of every page.

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Thomas Pim Cope Jr. commonplace book, 1835

Extent:
.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
This collection contains one volume, a commonplace book for Thomas Pim Cope Jr. from 1835.

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Elizabeth Nicholson manuscripts, 1839-1843 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.18 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:
These unpublished poems of John G. Whittier were compiled by Elizabeth Nicholson and Sarah Lloyd. The volumes include copies of many of John Greenleaf Whittier's early poems, as well as poetry by other poets, and sketches and illustrations.

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