Repository: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections / Subject: Quaker women / Language: English / 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

Shoemaker commonplace books, 1794-1839 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.06 linear ft. (4 volumes)
Abstract:: 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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Caroline Cope Yarnall Hartshorne commonplace books, 1848-1868 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:: 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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Mary Shakleton Leadbeater manuscripts, 1780-1826 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.25 linear ft. (2 boxes, 1 volume)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of a number of handwritten manuscript works by Mary Shakleton Leadbeater.

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Mary Ann Newbold commonplace book, 1824-1829 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The commonplace book of Mary Ann Newbold contains extracts concerning nature, religion, and friendship.

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Elizabeth Shoemaker recipe book, circa 1818

Extent:: 0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
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Cassandra Rigby Brinton notebook, 1811-1852 (inclusive)

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

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Sarah Buckley estate account book, 1830-1831 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The account book of Sarah Buckley's estate records payments made by Buckley to various individuals and businesses for goods and services.

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Newlin family correspondence, 1839-1846 (inclusive)

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the correspondence of the Newlin family. The majority of letters are addressed to Rachel Newlin, written by her brothers, Nicholas and William, and her sister, Hannah Ann Walter. The letters discuss family news, social calls, and events attended, particularly marriages in the Quaker community.

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Amelia Mott Gummere papers, 1681-1961 (inclusive) 1899-1937 (bulk)

Extent:: 2.5 linear ft. (5 document boxes)
Abstract:: Amelia Mott Gummere (1859-1937) was a noted writer on Quaker subjects. Her published works include The Quaker: a Study in Costume, 1901; The Journal and Essays of John Woolman, 1922; Witchcraft and Quakerism, 1908; and several other works. She was editor of the Bulletin of the Friends Historical Association and President of the John Woolman Association.

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Elizabeth Browett diary, 1833-1834 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The diary's cover reads: "Diary of a Poor Quaker Seamstress, 1833-4, being a pathetic record of monotonous penury." Entries focus on social calls, descriptions of Quaker meetings, Browett's health, and her work as a seamstress in London.

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