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Pennock Commonplace Books, 1818-1839 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains a variety of poems copied by William Pennock in the years 1818 and 1821. It also contains poems copied by Mary Pennock in 1839.

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

Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: 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.

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"Moll Pitcher: A Poem", Undated.

Extent:: 0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: John Greenleaf Whittier's "Moll Pitcher: A Poem" describes the clairvoyant and fortune-teller Moll Pitcher, born Mary Diamond (ca. 1736-1813), of Massachusetts, as a witch engaged in sinful work.

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Anna McCollin Potts commonplace book, 1852-1876 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The commonplace book of Anna McCollin Potts includes illustrations and poetry concerning friendship, nature, and religion.

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Henry Hartshorne manuscript, 1845-1847 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the single volume manuscript of poetry written by Henry Hartshorne. Poems included in the volume are related to nature, aging, loss, and friendship.

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The Octagon records, 1892-1894

Extent:: 0.063 linear ft. (1 volume)
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Alice G. Heap poems, Undated.

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the typed poems of Alice G. Heap.

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Esther Fisher Wistar commonplace book, 1846

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The commonplace book of Esther Fisher Wistar includes extracts of poetry, as well as an account of the illness and death of Wistar's mother.

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