Subject: Poetry / Language: English - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Charles Palmer Papers, 1829-1942 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.75 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:: Charles Palmer (1863-1966) was a Quaker teacher, lawyer, and real estate broker from Chester, Pennsylvania. The collection includes family correspondence, including that of Palmer as a student at Swarthmore College, diaries of Palmer's father, Lewis Palmer (1837-1917), mother, Hannah H. Palmer (1836-1917), and other family members in Chester and Delaware counties, Pa., account books, business and legal papers, essays, poetry, clippings, memorabilia, and other papers. Includes material relating to Lewis Palmer's book, A Genealogical Record of the Descendants of John and Mary Palmer (1875), and to Quaker affairs, especially work for prohibition.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

William and Mary Howitt Papers, 1827-1886 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: William Howitt (1792-1879) and his wife, Mary Botham Howitt (1799-1888), were English Quaker writers of miscellaneous poetic and narrative materials for children and adults. The collection contains mainly personal correspondence. Some translations from Swedish are included. There are scattered references to their developing interest in spiritualism after the 1840s and manuscript copies of some of the poems and stories by both Howitts.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Rebecca Conard commonplace book, 1827

Extent:: 0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The commonplace book of Rebecca Conard includes poetry, extracts on religious and moral topics, and hymns.

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

Anonymous commonplace books, 1750-1894 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.34 linear ft. (7 volumes)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of seven volumes of anonymous commonplace books. The commonplace books tend to include poetry and religious extracts.

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

Elfreth family commonplace books, 1820-1853 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.28 linear ft. (5 volumes)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of five volumes of the commonplace books of various members of the Elfreth family, including Rebecca P. Elfreth, Jacob R. Elfreth Sr., Jacob R. Elfreth Jr,. and Jane P. Elfreth. The volumes include poetry, extracts, pressed leaves and flowers, and clippings of illustrations.

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

Hill family commonplace book, 1769

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This commonplace book is attributed to an unknown member of the Hill family, and includes extracts of "Extraordinary Escape" and a copied letter from the Bishop of London to George the Third at his accession to the Throne. It also includes extracts on various topics, including hypochondriacs, dependents, despair, death, spring, learning, poets, fiction, friends, pride, ambition, religion, retirement, adversity, affectation, and war.

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

John Morton commonplace book, Undated.

Extent:: 0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The commonplace book of John Morton includes a copy of the will of Edward Warton, recipes for colored dyes, and excerpts organized by topic, including solitude, Barclay's apology, and Paradise Lost.

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

Anne Eliza Rodman commonplace book, 1823

Extent:: 0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The commonplace book of Anne Eliza Rodman includes poetry and quotations, largely religious or historical in nature.

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

Susan Hilles Shearman commonplace book, 1871-1873 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The commonplace book of Susan Hilles Shearman includes extracts of poetry, hymns, prayers, newspaper clippings, quotations arranged by topics, and descriptions of Shearman's baby daughter. Inside the volume are post cards from Ephrata, and Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, as well as a photograph of Hepsiba Hathaway Howland.

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

Deborah Fisher Wharton commonplace book, 1808-1814 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.02 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:: Deborah Fisher Wharton (1795-1888) was an American Quaker minister, suffragist, and social reformer, as well as one of the founders of Swarthmore College. Wharton's commonplace book volumes include poetry and prose.

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

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