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"Lays of Quakerdom", Undated.

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0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)

Abstract:

Ruth Plumley's "Lays of Quakerdom" include three sections: "The Execution of Mary Dyer," "Visit of Mary Fisher to the Sultan Mohammed IV," and "James Parnell, the Quaker Proto-Martyr." Each section includes a brief historical summary of each individual, and a narrative poem about each individual. The "Lays" describe the piety of three icons of 17th century Quakerism. The "Lays of Quakerdom" was first published in the "Knickerbocker" magazine during the years 1853-1855, and were later published as a single volume by the Biddle Press in Philadelphia. This volume is a handwritten copy of the single published volume.

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

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Matlack family commonplace books, Undated.

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0.14 linear ft. (3 volumes)

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The commonplace books of the Matlack family largely focus on Elias Hicks.

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Thomas Fisher manuscript, Undated.

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0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)

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This collection is comprised of the single volume manuscript of poetry, written by Thomas Fisher. Poems included in the volume are largely related to related to American history.

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

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Seiju Hirakawa commonplace books, Undated

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0.04 linear ft. (2 volumes)

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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.

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The Testimony of Mary Bundock, Undated

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0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)

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Margaret Hill Morris recipe book, Undated

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0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)

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Wharton family library catalog, Undated

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0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)

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Penn Family Memoranda from Various Sources, Undated

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0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)

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Knud Botnen papers, Undated.

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.01 linear ft. (1 folder)

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Sarah Cadbury papers, Undated.

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.1 linear ft. (2 folders)

Abstract:

This collection is comprised of the photocopied manuscript of "Letters from Slabtown Virginia," as well as a folder of the original, handwritten letters of Sarah Cadbury.

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