Philadelphia Area Archives

Start Over Repository University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts Online Content Not Available Form Manuscripts, English -- 19th century Form Codices (bound manuscripts) Form Poetry

Catharine Gould scrapbook, circa 1788-1829 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 1 leaf)
Abstract:: Scrapbook created by Catharine Gould spanning the years from circa 1788-1829 comprised of carefully arranged clippings, images and collages.

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Ellen Turner commonplace book, 1847-1860 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: 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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John Riley Marsh commonplace book, 1829 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 1 photograph)
Abstract:: Commonplace book consisting of poems and songs kept by John Riley Marsh of Alvaston, Grange, Alvaston, Derbyshire, England written in 1829.

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Colin Robertson Larkins poetry book, 1839-1842 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: This volume with contains sixty-seven numbered poems written by Colin Robertson Larkins spanning the years 1839 to 1842. The volume of poems was presented to his future wife Mary Forsyth in 1839. A dedication/presentation page, a poem entitled To Mary, and a table of contents are on the first few pages.

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Commonplace book, circa 1805-1820 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume containing excerpts and quotations of various authors compiled anonomously in England between the years 1805 to 1820.

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Scrapbook of clippings, circa 1832-1871 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (+ 6 leaves)
Abstract:: An oversize volume chiefly comprising clippings from English newspapers by an unknown compiler spanning the years from circa 1832-1871. Many of the items appear to be cut out from newspapers in Bath, England and include epigrams, events, illustrations, poems, parliamentary news, stories, and theater news.

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