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Logan family papers, 1684-1925 (inclusive)

Extent:
11.0 linear feet and 10 containers, 62 volumes
Abstract:
The Logan family was prominent in Philadelphia from the start of the province, serving the people in many capacities, including political, medical and literary. This is a collection of manuscripts obtained by the Library Company of Philadelphia that relates to the Logan family. The collection includes papers of the Logan family members Albanus Charles, Algernon Sydney, Deborah Norris, William Jr., and James as well as family materials collected by Frances A. Logan and William Logan Fox. The collection dates from 1684 to 1925 and consists of family papers, correspondence, diaries, writings, medical texts, lecture notes, financial records, poetry, visiting cards, and invitations.

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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

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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)

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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)

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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.

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0.16 linear ft. (2 volumes)
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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)

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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)

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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)
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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

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0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
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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)

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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)
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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

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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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Elizabeth Nicholson manuscripts, 1839-1843 (inclusive)

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0.18 linear ft. (2 volumes)
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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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Erica Brooks commonplace books, 1925-1951 (inclusive)

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0.24 linear ft. (5 volumes)
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The commonplace books of Erica May Brooks include poems about nature, history, family, friendship, and World War II, as well as both copied poems and originals written by Brooks.

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Seiju Hirakawa commonplace books, Undated

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0.04 linear ft. (2 volumes)
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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.

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Leeds and Tatum family collection, 1829-1925 (inclusive)

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0.44 linear ft.
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The collection consists primarily of photographs depicting various Tatum and Leeds family members, including Sarah Mickle Tatum and Lewis L. Tatum, and also Daniel Leeds and a picnic at the Joseph Sturge First Day School. In addition, there are commonplace books of Sarah M. Tatum, at least one kept while she was a student at Westtown Boarding School in Westtown, Pennsylvania, and of Lewis L. Tatum.

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Pike family papers, 1769-1902 (inclusive)

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0.4 linear ft.
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Collection contains letters, memorials, commonplace books, and miscellaneous items of the Pike family, especially Sarah Pike, and letters of Thomas Scattergood to his son, Alfred Scattergood.

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Thomas Scantlebury commonplace book, Undated.

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
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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.

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Rebecca Conard commonplace book, 1827

Extent:
0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The commonplace book of Rebecca Conard includes poetry, extracts on religious and moral topics, and hymns.

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Anonymous commonplace books, 1750-1894 (inclusive)

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0.34 linear ft. (7 volumes)
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This collection is comprised of seven volumes of anonymous commonplace books. The commonplace books tend to include poetry and religious extracts.

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Elfreth family commonplace books, 1820-1853 (inclusive)

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0.28 linear ft. (5 volumes)
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This collection is comprised of five volumes of the commonplace books of various members of the Elfreth family, including Rebecca P. Elfreth, Jacob R. Elfreth Sr., Jacob R. Elfreth Jr,. and Jane P. Elfreth. The volumes include poetry, extracts, pressed leaves and flowers, and clippings of illustrations.

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Deborah Haines commonplace book, 1753

Extent:
0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The commonplace book of Deborah Haines includes poetry, short stories, and hymns, all religious in nature.

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Hill family commonplace book, 1769

Extent:
0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
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This commonplace book is attributed to an unknown member of the Hill family, and includes extracts of "Extraordinary Escape" and a copied letter from the Bishop of London to George the Third at his accession to the Throne. It also includes extracts on various topics, including hypochondriacs, dependents, despair, death, spring, learning, poets, fiction, friends, pride, ambition, religion, retirement, adversity, affectation, and war.

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John Morton commonplace book, Undated.

Extent:
0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The commonplace book of John Morton includes a copy of the will of Edward Warton, recipes for colored dyes, and excerpts organized by topic, including solitude, Barclay's apology, and Paradise Lost.

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Anne Eliza Rodman commonplace book, 1823

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0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The commonplace book of Anne Eliza Rodman includes poetry and quotations, largely religious or historical in nature.

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Susan Hilles Shearman commonplace book, 1871-1873 (inclusive)

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0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The commonplace book of Susan Hilles Shearman includes extracts of poetry, hymns, prayers, newspaper clippings, quotations arranged by topics, and descriptions of Shearman's baby daughter. Inside the volume are post cards from Ephrata, and Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, as well as a photograph of Hepsiba Hathaway Howland.

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Ann Roberts Matlack Stackhouse commonplace book, 1837-1845 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The commonplace book of Ann Matlack Stackhouse includes religious excerpts, excerpts of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Minutes (1848), and excerpts of letters, including a letter from Samuel Johnson to Edward Hicks. Also included are the testimony of Robert Barrow at George Fox's burial, the prayer of Nicholas Waln, James Simpson's sermon, a timeline of discoveries and settlements in the United States, a warning to the people called Quakers, and a letter to parents who have the care of youth in the Society of Friends.

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Deborah Fisher Wharton commonplace book, 1808-1814 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.02 linear ft. (2 volumes)
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Deborah Fisher Wharton (1795-1888) was an American Quaker minister, suffragist, and social reformer, as well as one of the founders of Swarthmore College. Wharton's commonplace book volumes include poetry and prose.

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Emma C. Yarnall commonplace book, 1878

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (1 volume, 1 folder)
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The commonplace book of Emma C. Yarnall includes quotations on religious subjects, excerpts of letters, and excerpts of poetry and literature.

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J. Churchman commonplace book, Undated.

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0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The commonplace book of J. Churchman includes "An Account of sundry Remarkable Expressions spoken by John Churchman," "Sermon delivered by Joseph White of America at Grace Church Meeting House, London, 1760," "Some Expressions dropp'd from Mordecai Yarnall," "To the Monthly and Quarterly and Particular Meetings in the County of Hertford, 1778," "The Prophecy of James Usher, 1st Lord Primate, etc. of Ireland, of the Rebellion 40 years before," a letter written by Mary Peisley to John Pemberton, a letter describing the marriage and death of Mary Peisley Neale, "The Prediction of Christopher Love, 1651," and a "Caution to the Friends against Conformity to the World, John Lucas, 1764."

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Abraham Pennell commonplace book, 1826-1827 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The commonplace book of Abraham Pennell contains excerpts from Elias Hicks's letters and sermons, from George Fox's sermons and writings, and from the bible.

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Caleb Raper commonplace book, 1711

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (1 volume, 1 folder)
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The commonplace book of Caleb Raper is religious in nature, and contains copied bible verses, religious poetry, prayers, and letters. According to the notes on the first and last pages of the volume, the original commonplace book, written in Caleb Rapper's hand, was written in 1711. This volume was copied in 1747 by Raper's nephew, Richard Smith. There is also a single photocopy.

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Hannah Logan Fisher commonplace book, 1796

Extent:
0.15 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The commonplace book of Hannah Logan Fisher includes Quaker testimonies, extracts of letters, hymns, and religious poems. Notes on the inside covers of the volume describe that Fisher gave the volume to Rebecca Byrd Young in 1796, upon Young's departure for America from England.

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Mary E. Warner commonplace books, 1868

Extent:
0.13 linear ft. (2 volumes)
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The commonplace books of Mary E. Warner include religious quotes and extracts, notes from friends, notes on mathematical equations, and notes on Quaker leaders.

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Elizabeth Cadwallader papers, 1835-1865 (inclusive)

Extent:
.25 linear ft. (9 folders)
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This collection is comprised of the papers of Elizabeth Cadwallader Comfort, and include certificates of removal, clippings, correspondence, diaries, extracts, recipe books, wills, and miscellaneous items from various members of her family.

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Esther Fisher Wistar commonplace book, 1846

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The commonplace book of Esther Fisher Wistar includes extracts of poetry, as well as an account of the illness and death of Wistar's mother.

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Logan family papers, 1670-1872 (bulk) 1638-1964 (bulk 1670-1872) (inclusive)

Extent:
34.8 linear feet (65 boxes, 79 volumes, 12 flat files)
Abstract:
The Logan family was a prominent Philadelphia family dating back to 1699, when James Logan, the family patriarch, arrived in Philadelphia to serve as the first secretary of the Pennsylvania colony. Through work in agriculture and politics, Logan and his descendants were intimately involved in the development of the Pennsylvania colony and, later, the fledging United States. James Logan's prominence resulted in connections, both professional and familial, with other prominent colonial families, including the Norris and Dickinson families. The Logan family papers, 1638-1964 (bulk 1670-1872), documents James Logan’s personal and professional life, as well as that of several generations of his descendents. There are papers documenting the lives of his son William, his grandson George Logan, his great-grandsons Albanus Charles Logan and Algernon Sydney Logan, and the subsequent relationships with the Dickinson and Norris families. John Dickinson, who married one of James Logan's...(see more)

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Elizabeth Allinson commonplace book, 1820 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
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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)
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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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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)

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0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
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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.

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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)
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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)

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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)
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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)
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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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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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Mary Bridges Beck commonplace book, 1737-1799 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 volume (+ 1 leaf)
Abstract:
This volume is a combination of commonplace book and recipe book written by Mary Bridges Beck of Bristol, England spanning the years from 1737 to 1799.

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