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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]

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"The Children of Light", 1941, undated

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0.27 linear ft. (4 folders)

Abstract:

Elizabeth Stanley Trotter's "The Children of Light: Being the story of George Fox, the Quaker, and of Oliver Cromwell, the Soldier, and of William Penn, the Settler, and some of those who followed them" is entirely written in verse, and is split into four "books."

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

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Elizabeth Nicholson manuscripts, 1839-1843 (inclusive)

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0.18 linear ft. (2 volumes)

Abstract:

These unpublished poems of John G. Whittier were compiled by Elizabeth Nicholson and Sarah Lloyd. The volumes include copies of many of John Greenleaf Whittier's early poems, as well as poetry by other poets, and sketches and illustrations.

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

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Daniel B. Smith commonplace books, 1803-1809 (inclusive)

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0.13 linear ft. (2 volumes)

Abstract:

The two commonplace books of Daniel B. Smith include copied poems and extracts of religious essays.

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

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Erica Brooks commonplace books, 1925-1951 (inclusive)

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0.24 linear ft. (5 volumes)

Abstract:

The commonplace books of Erica May Brooks include poems about nature, history, family, friendship, and World War II, as well as both copied poems and originals written by Brooks.

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

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Thomas Fisher manuscript, Undated.

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0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)

Abstract:

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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"Poems of Su-Shieh", Undated.

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0.13 linear ft.

Abstract:

This collection is comprised of the single volume manuscript of the "Poems of Su-Shieh," and the labels that accompanied it during an earlier exhibit. This modern copy of the poems of Su Shi was produced as a copy book for practice in handwriting.

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

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Benjamin S. Jones papers, 1840, 1938-1948 (inclusive)

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.05 linear ft. (2 folders)

Abstract:

This collection contains correspondence related to the manuscripts of Benjamin Jones, as well as two of his typed manuscripts.

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Jonathan Evans scrapbook, 1817

Extent:

0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)

Abstract:

The scrapbook of Jonathan Evans was originally used as an account book, circa 1775-1782, and was later used as a scrapbook. The volume includes newspaper clippings, which generally focus on poetry, philosophy, and politics, pasted in over the original financial records.

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

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Infantile importance: or some general hints on the subject of religious education, 1773

Extent:

.1 linear ft. (1 volume)

Abstract:

This document is a poem by an unknown author about the education of a child.

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