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Martha Allinson commonplace book, 1772-1779 (inclusive)

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

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

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John Fling commonplace book, 1786-1816 (inclusive)

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

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

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Catherine Haines commonplace book, 1775-1777 (inclusive)

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0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
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.

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

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Rebecca Sharpless commonplace book, 1839-1845 (inclusive)

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

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

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

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0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
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.

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

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Phebe Clapp Thomas commonplace book, 1833

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

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

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Erica Brooks commonplace books, 1925-1951 (inclusive)

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0.24 linear ft. (5 volumes)
Abstract:
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.

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

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Elizabeth Allinson commonplace book, 1820 (inclusive)

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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.

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

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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."

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