Subject: Quaker women and Quakers -- History / Year: <span class="single" data-blrl-single="1821">1821</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

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

Extent:: 0.35 linear ft. (6 volumes)
Abstract:: The Lloyd family commonplace books include extracts, poetry, and literary quotes.

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Extent:: 0.06 linear ft. (4 volumes)
Abstract:: The commonplace books of the Shoemaker family include advice, reflections, excerpts of letters, prose, poetry, and excerpts organized by topic, including matrimony, happiness, pleasure, and character.

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Extent:: 0.4 linear ft.
Abstract:: Collection contains letters, memorials, commonplace books, and miscellaneous items of the Pike family, especially Sarah Pike, and letters of Thomas Scattergood to his son, Alfred Scattergood.

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Extent:: 2.5 linear ft. (5 document boxes)
Abstract:: Amelia Mott Gummere (1859-1937) was a noted writer on Quaker subjects. Her published works include The Quaker: a Study in Costume, 1901; The Journal and Essays of John Woolman, 1922; Witchcraft and Quakerism, 1908; and several other works. She was editor of the Bulletin of the Friends Historical Association and President of the John Woolman Association.

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Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Susan Foulke was an Orthodox Quaker and a member of the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting. Entries detail Susan's daily life and include prayers, religious reflection, descriptions of visits to friends and family in Philadelphia and Burlington, New Jersey, and births, deaths, and marriages within her family and the Quaker community.

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Extent:: 0.28 linear ft. (5 volumes)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of five volumes of the commonplace books of various members of the Elfreth family, including Rebecca P. Elfreth, Jacob R. Elfreth Sr., Jacob R. Elfreth Jr,. and Jane P. Elfreth. The volumes include poetry, extracts, pressed leaves and flowers, and clippings of illustrations.

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

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