Form: Commonplace books / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1800">1800</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1849">1849</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Remembrancer of old friends, 1840-1869 (inclusive)

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

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

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

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: 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.

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

Benjamin S. Stivers commonplace book, 1836-1844 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume with worn covers consisting of poems and prose by Benjamin S. Stivers spanning the years from 1836 to 1843.

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

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

Extent:: 0.2 linear feet (1 box)
Abstract:: 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.

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

Commonplace book, 1823-1826 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: Commonplace book spanning the years from 1823 to 1826 in a neat calligraphic hand comprised of copied poems, information on science and history, and drawings in pencil and ink.

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

Stimson Collection of Elias Boudinot, 1758-1898 (inclusive) 1777-1819 (bulk)

Extent:: 2 boxes and 27 items
Abstract:: The Stimson Collection of Elias Boudinot (1740-1821) consists of papers, mostly correspondence, relating to the Boudinot family, particularly the brothers Elias and Elisha, from the Revolutionary War period and several decades thereafter, collected by Frederick B. Stimson.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Henry Hale Graham Sharpless commonplace book, 1839

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The Henry Hale Graham Sharpless commonplace book was created during Sharpless' time at Haverford College. Sharpless graduated class of 1840, but the book notes many written records and excerpts during 1839 in his junior year. The book contains carving prints from various artists paired with excerpts hand written by Sharpless himself.

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

Roberts Canby commonplace book, 1834-1835 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This album contains notes from friends of Roberts Canby from 1834 to 1835, mostly his peers at Haverford College. The entries include prose or poetry, a signature, the hometown of the signer, their college, and the date. The book itself is a published book with illustrations at the top of every page.

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

Thomas Pim Cope Jr. commonplace book, 1835

Extent:: .06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This collection contains one volume, a commonplace book for Thomas Pim Cope Jr. from 1835.

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

Elizabeth Nicholson manuscripts, 1839-1843 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.18 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:: 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.

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

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