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Catherine Morris copy book, 1815-1816 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The copy book of Catherine Morris includes a list of place names, religious and moral quotations, and an acrostic poem of the alphabet, all of which were used by Morris to practice her handwriting. The end of the volume also includes different text styles, which were labeled as Square text, Roman print, German text, and Italic print.

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

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Ackworth School, England records, 1785-1786, undated (inclusive)

Extent:
0.094 linear ft. (4 volumes)
Abstract:
Ackworth School was founded in 1779 as a co-educational boarding school for Quaker children by Dr. John Fothergill and other Quakers. It is located in West Workshire, England. It was intended to be a board school for children whose parents were not rich. This collection is comprised of four volumes, one of which is a transcription of one of the other volumes. They all relate to the rules and regulations for the Ackworth School in England.

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