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George Dillwyn commonplace book, Undated

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: 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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Miranda Gibbons commonplace book, Undated

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

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Abigail Field Mott commonplace book, Undated.

Extent:: 0.12 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: 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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Sallie Satterthwaite commonplace book, Undated.

Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: 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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Jehu Newlin photograph album, Undated.

Extent:: 0.29 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The photograph album of Jehu Newlin includes portraits of various Quakers, including Charles Wakefield, Foster Green, Jane Newson, Sarah Gibbons, and Theodore Harris.

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"Education and Some Educators Among Early Friends", Undated.

Extent:: 0.05 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The typed speech of Samuel Austin, entitled "Education and Some Educators Among Early Friends," focuses on the history of "Pagan Education" and the transition to "Christian Education." It also highlights early Quaker education and educators.

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"Clarke's Dialogue", Undated.

Extent:: 0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Shortened to "Clarke's Dialogue," the sermon's full title is: "A Dialogue Between a Real Christian and Seeker of Christ by an Europian Educated & Brought up in the Establish'd Church of England" written by "a schoolmaster near Burlington named Clarke."

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"A Short Narrative of the Life of Jane Hoskins", Undated.

Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The single volume autobiography of Jane Hoskins, entitled "A Short Narrative of the Life of Jane Hoskins," details her early life, an account of her convincement (conversion to Quakerism), her passage to Pennsylvania as an indentured servant, and her Quaker beliefs and religious reflection.

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"Det Norske kvekersamfunns Historie i forste Halvdel av det 19de Hundrearet", Undated.

Extent:: 0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the single volume "Det Norske kvekersamfunns Historie i forste Halvdel av det 19de Hundrearet," which translates from Norwegian to "The Norwegian Quaker History in the First Half of the 19th Century."

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"A Brief Account of Thomas Kite", Undated.

Extent:: 0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The biographical account of Thomas Kite describes Kite's early life, his convincement (conversion to Quakerism), and his testimonies against Elias Hicks during the Hicksite-Orthodox separation.

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