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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.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Seiju Hirakawa commonplace books, Undated

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:
The commonplace book of Seiju Hirakawa inlcudes extracts of poetry and religious reflection on the occasion of the Hirakawa's 50th wedding anniversary. Excerpts and quotations are arranged by topic, and cover topics such as friendship, teachers and pupils, self-expression, books, and pride. The volume also includes a personal reflection marriage, presumably written by Hirakawa.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Thomas Scantlebury commonplace book, Undated.

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The commonplace book of Thomas Scantlebury is almost entirely comprised of an "extract from the Journal of George Fox," as well as a single copied letter addressed to Thomas Aldum.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]