Form: Commonplace books - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

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]

Mary Kite commonplace book, 1831-1851 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The commonplace book of Mary Kite includes extracts from her diary, correspondence, and an account of a religious visit to North Carolina. Diary entries concern family news, as well as Kite's attendance at Quaker meetings and social events.

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

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]

Commonplace book, approximately 1813 to 1840 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: Commonplace book containing copies and excerpts of eighteenth and nineteenth century poems and songs written between 1813 to 1840.

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]

Joshua Allen commonplace book, 1749-1762 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 2 leaves)
Abstract:: Commonplace book spanning the years from 1749 to 1762 kept by Reverand Joshua Allen of Pembrokeshire, Wales. The volume comprises excerpts from the Bible, theological writings, and philosophy in addition to copies of personal correspndence.

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

Drawing room scrapbook album by Eliza Murray Threipland, circa 1812-1833 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 4 leaves)
Abstract:: A scrapbook created and compiled by Eliza Murray Threipland of Fingask Castle, Pertheshire, Scotland spanning approximately from 1812 to 1833. The album contains a collection of original drawings, copied writings, and printed illustrations with contributions by family and friends.

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]

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