Subject: Literature - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Mary C. Davidow collection of research materials on the life and career of Charlotte Mew (1869-1928), 1869-1928 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 boxes
Abstract:: Charlotte Mary Mew (15 November 1869 – 24 March 1928) was an English poet. She contributed a number of short stories to the Temple Bar as well as the Yellow Book. She is best known for her book of poems The Farmer's Bride, published by Harold Monro's Poetry Bookshop in 1916. She committed suicide while depressed. These materials were collected by Mary C. Davidow in the process of writing her Ph.D. dissertation at Brown University (1960) on the life and work of Charlotte Mew. The collection includes correspondence, miscellaneous notes, and over 100 photocopies of letters written by Mew to Hardy, Cockerell, Alida Monro, May Sinclair, and others.

Held at: Bryn Mawr College [Contact Us]

Joshua L. Baily commonplace books, Undated.

Extent:: 0.16 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:: Joshua Longstreth Baily (1826-1916) was a Quaker merchant in the dry goods business, and was involved in African American causes, peace issues, and temperance. Volume 1 contains extracts organized by topics such as: benevolence, courage, doing for Jesus, fear, forgiveness, honesty, lying, missionaries, prayer, resignation, and truthfulness. Volume 2 contains extracts of essays on literature and copied poems.

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

Hartshorne, Haines & Rodman family commonplace book, Undated.

Extent:: 0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The commonplace book of the Hartshorne, Haines, and Rodman families includes quotes and extracts related to religion and morals, including extracts of the Pilgrim's Progress. The specific author is unknown.

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

Rebecca Peirce commonplace book, 1824

Extent:: 0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The commonplace book of Rebecca Peirce includes excerpts of letters on friendship, prayers, extracts from the writing of William Grover, extracts of a letter from Samuel Fothergill, and extracts from Sherwood's "Lady of the Manor."

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

Comfort family financial records, 1803-1912 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.13 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of two volumes of the financial records of the Comfort family.

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

Josiah W. Leeds account books, 1877-1894 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.25 linear ft. (3 volumes)
Abstract:: The account books of Josiah W. Leeds record the publication account of various books written by Leeds and others. Each volume records the number of volumes purchased, who they were sold to, or how they were distributed, and the price each volume was sold for, for each title. At the back of each volume are clippings of book reviews for the titles accounted for in the volume.

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

Matlack family commonplace books, Undated.

Extent:: 0.14 linear ft. (3 volumes)
Abstract:: The commonplace books of the Matlack family largely focus on Elias Hicks.

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

"Hole in the Wall", 1828 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the single volume, anonymously written manuscript, entitled, "Hole in the Wall."

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

Thomas Fisher manuscript, Undated.

Extent:: 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]

Miss Leslie's Magazine, 1843 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 book
Abstract:: Miss Leslie's Magazine was a monthly women's magazine of literature and fashion published in Philadelphia from January of 1843 to July of 1846, when it was absorbed by Godey's Lady's Book. This book contains volumes 1 and 2 of Miss Leslie's Magazine, dating from January 1843 to December 1843; each volume contains 6 issues. Eliza Leslie was a Philadelphia-born writer of popular cookbooks, children's stories, and guides for women on domestic life and work. Miss Leslie's Magazine incorporates Leslie's recipes and instructions for maintaining a household with fashion plates, essays, and stories and poems from contributing writers such as N.P. Willis, Lydia H. Sigourney, T. S. Arthur, Park Benjamin, and Miss Leslie.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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