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"John Comly and Philadelphia Yearly Meeting, 1827-1828", Undated.

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0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)

Abstract:

This collection is comprised of the single typed volume entitled "John Comly and Philadelphia Yearly Meeting, 1827-1828." The manuscript was copied from the original by one of Comly's grandsons. The original manuscript was written for "Rupp's History of the Religious Denominations of the United States" in Byberry Friends' Library.

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Samuel Heaton mathematics notebook, Undated

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0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)

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Thomas Scantlebury commonplace book, Undated.

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.1 linear ft. (1 volume)

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The commonplace book of Thomas Scantlebury is almost entirely comprised of an "extract from the Journal of George Fox," as well as a single copied letter addressed to Thomas Aldum.

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Haverford-Bryn Mawr Ski Club collection, Undated

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0.01 linear ft. (1 folder)

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The collection contains a flyer with information about the club's trip to Killington Mountain, Vermont.

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Letter from Catherine Clancy to J.H. Haines, unknown

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.01 linear ft. (1 folder)

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Letter from Catherine Clancy to Joseph Haines about sculptor Hans Schwathe.

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William Hand Scrapbook, undated

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0.1 linear ft. (1 folder)

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This collection contains a scrapbook detailing the career of William Hand. Through various photographs, letters, certificates, diplomas, and notes, the book provides a linear narrative of Hand's accomplishments in the field of Science. His inventions have made considerable contributions to the plastic, iron, tungsten, and lead industry throughout the 20th century. The scrapbook concludes by displaying various awards that he won for these accomplishments.

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George Dillwyn commonplace book, Undated

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0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)

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George Dillwyn was a Quaker minister, and his commonplace book includes poetry, short stories, hymns, extracts from letters and meeting minutes, and quotes from famous authors such as Shakespeare, Milton, and Chaucer. The majority of the volume is composed of lists of extracts organized by topic, including topics such as: anger, affectation, old age, ambition, abstinence, religion, books, revenge, praise, sincerity, death, and temperance.

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Miranda Gibbons commonplace book, Undated

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0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)

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The commonplace book of Miranda Gibbons contains poetry, extracts, a memorandum for Henry G. Williams, and extracts from speeches.

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Abigail Field Mott commonplace book, Undated.

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0.12 linear ft. (1 volume)

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Abigail Field Mott (1766-1851) was a Quaker writer and abolitionist. Her commonplace book includes poetry and extracts, a history of the Calliopian Society, Voyage to the Pacific Ocean by Stewart, Account of an Earthquake in Burmah in 1839, the Missionary School at Athens, account of excursion to Mt. Vesuvius, and a description of Iceland.

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Sallie Satterthwaite commonplace book, Undated.

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0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)

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The commonplace book of Sallie Satterthwaite includes excerpts of poetry and prose, a copy of a "marriage letter," and a description of Girl's School Room at Westtown.

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