Subject: Poetry - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

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]

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]

Mary Shakleton Leadbeater manuscripts, 1780-1826 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.25 linear ft. (2 boxes, 1 volume)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of a number of handwritten manuscript works by Mary Shakleton Leadbeater.

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

Margaret White commonplace books, 1780-1833 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.08 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:: Margaret White's commonplace books include poetry, prayers, and newspaper clippings.

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

Papers of James Curtis Booth, 1785-1944 (inclusive) 1830-1895 (bulk)

Extent:: 5.1 linear feet (14 boxes)
Abstract:: This collection represents material created by several generations of the Booth Family. The material created by James Curtis Booth is professional in nature. Material by his daughters and other family members is more personal in nature. There are also literary works, some of them published by George ("Amyntor") Booth, the father of James.

Held at: Science History Institute Archives [Contact Us]

John Fling commonplace book, 1786-1816 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The commonplace book of John Fling includes poetry and extracts arranged by topic. Some of the later extracts are signed by Hannah Fling.

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

The Library of Jacques Derrida, House Series, 1793-2013 (inclusive)

Extent:: 675 boxes and 16 items
Abstract:: Consists of the personal library of French philosopher Jacques Derrida and members of his household.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Rare Book Collection [Contact Us]

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

Extent:: 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]

Tamar Roberts Matlack commonplace book, 1807-1823 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The commonplace book of Tamar Roberts Matlack includes testimonies concerning the following Quakers: Elisha Kirk, Ruth Walmsley, Mary Knight, Martha Parry, and Peter Yarnall. The commonplace book also includes poetry and excerpts concerning Elias Hicks.

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

Deborah Fisher Wharton commonplace book, 1808-1814 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.02 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:: Deborah Fisher Wharton (1795-1888) was an American Quaker minister, suffragist, and social reformer, as well as one of the founders of Swarthmore College. Wharton's commonplace book volumes include poetry and prose.

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

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