Repository: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections / Online Content: Not Available / Subject: Poetry - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

The Erodelphian, 1835 February 28

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains the eleventh issue of The Erodelphian, a hand-written literary journal containing essays and poetry.

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Leaf from Shahnameh, unknown (inclusive)

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: Leaf from a manuscript of the Persian epic poem Shahnameh.

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Caroline Hazard poem, undated. (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.005 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection includes a single poem.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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