Subject: Quaker women / Language: English - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Sarah Conard commonplace book, 1815-1819 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The commonplace book of Sarah Conard includes extracts and reflections concerning religion, friendship, virtue, and hope. It also includes a memorandum for Charles William and extracts from "Complaint of an African Woman."

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

Catherine Haines commonplace book, 1775-1777 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The commonplace book of Catherine Haines includes extracts on the art of writing, poetry (including three poems by Phillis Wheatley), extracts of speeches, extracts on child rearing and education, Indigenous peoples, a memorandum for Susanna James, extracts from William Hunt's illness, and a memorandum of Hannah Shoemaker.

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

Rebecca Peirce commonplace book, 1824

Extent:: 0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The commonplace book of Rebecca Peirce includes excerpts of letters on friendship, prayers, extracts from the writing of William Grover, extracts of a letter from Samuel Fothergill, and extracts from Sherwood's "Lady of the Manor."

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

Rebecca Sharpless commonplace book, 1839-1845 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The commonplace book of Rebecca Sharpless includes excerpts of poetry and quotations from various Quaker women, including Mary Cresson Emlen, Hannah Scattergood, Jane Cope, Mary E. Scattergood, Lydia Fisher, and Beulah Morris.

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

Elizabeth U. Willis scrapbook, 1850-1898 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.2 linear ft. (1 oversized volume)
Abstract:: Elizabeth U. Willis's scrapbook includes photos and clippings about her and Sarah F. Underhill, photos of the Underhill family, clippings, illustrations, and portraits of Quakers, meeting houses, and Quaker birthplaces. Quaker autographs and letters are included as well. Letter writers include Samuel Fothergill, Anne Mott, David Sands, William Allinson, William Dillywn, William Rickman, J. Stephenson, George Jones, Lindley Murray, Richard Mott, and John Barrow. Confederate money, fractional currency, colonial money, excerpts of prayers and testimonies, and embroidery and cross stitch samples are also included.

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

Abbie M. Crossman signature album, 1863-1905 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.18 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the two volumes of signature albums of Abbie M. Crossman.

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

Margaret Parvin Masters commonplace book, 1838-1841 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The commonplace book of Margaret Parvin Masters includes poetry copied by various Friends, including Jane Edwards, Rebecca B. Johnson, Amy Eastlack, Susanna Lightfoot, Anna Mendenhall, Sidney Stevenson, and James Emlen. The poetry included in the commonplace book generally relates to friendship and faith.

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

Phebe Clapp Thomas commonplace book, 1833

Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The volume features poems copied by various friends of Phebe Clapp Thomas, and focuses on friendship, reflection, religion, and faith. Among those extracts that were signed, signatures from the following individuals are included: Jemima Hamond, Ann M. Thorne, Elias Hicks Jr., Joseph Griffen, B. Barton, Elizabeth Wenzer, Adeline Begnor, Jane Charlotte Leach, Marcia L. Haight, and E. Mitchell. A number of extracts are unsigned, including extracts of poetry by Shakespeare and Sir Walter Scott. This volume was previously identified as an autograph book.

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

Elizabeth Ashbridge autobiography, Undated.

Extent:: 0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The autobiography of Elizabeth Ashbridge includes a description of her early life, how she was lead to join the Quaker ministry, and her first religious visit to New York in 1732.

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

"A Memorable instance of Divine guidance and protection", Undated.

Extent:: 0.015 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The manuscript of "A Memorable instance of Divine guidence and protection," as told to Sarah Taylor by Jane Fearon and James Dickinson, two Quaker ministers, tells the story of Fearon and Dickinson's experience when on a religious visit to Scotland circa 1680.

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

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