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John Morton commonplace book, Undated.

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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]

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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.

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

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

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0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
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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]

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

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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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Emma C. Yarnall commonplace book, 1878

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (1 volume, 1 folder)
Abstract:
The commonplace book of Emma C. Yarnall includes quotations on religious subjects, excerpts of letters, and excerpts of poetry and literature.

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

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Anonymous scrapbooks, 1894

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0.66 linear ft. (5 volumes)
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This collection is comprised of five volumes of anonymous scrapbooks from the Quaker Collection.

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

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"The Poetical Effusions of John Clement", 1854-1889 (inclusive)

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0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
This volume of John Clement's original poetry, written from 1854 to 1889, covers a variety of topics, including family (specifically his mother, sister, wife, and son), nature and the seasons, and the Civil War.

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

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Samuel J. Gummere manuscripts, 1857

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0.1 linear ft. (2 volumes)
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Samuel J. Gummere's manuscripts detail his time traveling through Iowa's prairies, and include both poetry and prose.

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

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"Essays in Prose and Verse", 1840-1844 (inclusive)

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0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
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According to the note on the inside cover of "Essays in Prose and Verse," the essays and poetry inside were written by Samuel Morris when he was 13, and again later when he was a student at Haverford College in 1843. This volume is a copy of the original, and is copied by Beulah S. Morris, who wrote this copy as a gift for her father, on his 55th birthday, in 1846. The volume is largely comprised of poetry, but also includes short stories and personal essays related to family, nature, travel, and religion.

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