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The literary diary ; or, improved common-place book : |b to which are prefixed an explanatory treatise ; an abridgment of the Aurifodina Drexelius, by Bishop Horne : an index, formed, with some variations, on the celebrated plan of Mr. Locke, 1830-1852 (inclusive)

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1 volume
Abstract:
A commonplace book written by an unnamed compiler in England spanning the years from 1830 to 1852. The volume, published by Taylor and Hessey in London, 1811, has a printed title page followed by eight printed pages comprising an explanation of a commonplace book, an abridgment of George Horne's Aurifondina Drexelius, a table of general subjects, and an index.

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Ellen Turner commonplace book, 1847-1860 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
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A volume comprising copied passages, poems, and quotations along with dried flowers kept by Ellen Turner spanning the years from 1847 to 1860.

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Remembrancer of old friends, 1840-1869 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 5 leaves)
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A volume containing copied poems and elegies with Christian themes handwritten by Eliza Maria Dalton from 1840-1869.

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Adelaide Horatio Seymour Spencer commonplace book, 1848-1851 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
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A volume comprising excerpts from the works read by Adelaide Horatio Seymour during the years from 1848 to 1851 providing a record of her reading interests with many contemporary titles included.

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Archer family account books and notebooks, 1797-1851 (inclusive)

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0.2 linear feet (1 box)
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This collection (1797-1851) contains notebooks kept by three members of the Archer family, a prominent and politically active family of medical doctors based in Harford County, Maryland. The first file contains John Archer Jr.'s notes on materia medica lectures delivered by Benjamin Barton and given at the University of Pennsylvania in 1797 and 1798. A commonplace book (1830-1832) maintained by Henry Wilson Archer, which contains excerpts mostly from history books and poems is the second file. Also included in the collection is an account book (1841-1851) wherein the wheat purchases of Robert Harris Archer were recorded.

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Mary Ralph remembrance album, 1835-1855 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
Mary Ralph's remembrance album focuses on religion from her time as a missionary for the Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia, and New York City 1835-1855.

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Critta Meers commonplace book, 1834-1850 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume
Abstract:
This commonplace book, written by Critta Meers between 1834 and 1850, likely in Kent, England contains excerpts from poetry and prose, mostly related to love and friendships, in addition to numerous sketches. There are several poems by Meers herself.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]