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Annie Pim commonplace book, 1857-1864 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The commonplace book of Annie Pim Cope, a Quaker, includes poetry and extracts of literature and correspondence, mainly religious in nature.

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

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Sallie M. Taylor commonplace book, 1854-1856 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The commonplace book of Sallie M. Taylor includes excerpts of poetry related to friendship, nature, and family, as well as quotations, a prayer card, and a poem copied for Taylor by" E.M.W."

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

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Caroline Cope Yarnall Hartshorne commonplace books, 1848-1868 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.1 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:
The commonplace book of Caroline Cope Yarnall Hartshorne includes sketches, postcards, pressed flowers, and poems copied by various friends of Hartshorne, including M.A. Longstreth, S. Longstreth, Susan H. Lloyd, Hannah Whitall Smith, Alfred Cope, M. Newlin, Jane Edge, and Anna Hallowell. Poetry focuses on nature, religion, and friendship.

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

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Anonymous commonplace books, 1750-1894 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.34 linear ft. (7 volumes)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of seven volumes of anonymous commonplace books. The commonplace books tend to include poetry and religious extracts.

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

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"The Poetical Effusions of John Clement", 1854-1889 (inclusive)

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0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
This volume of John Clement's original poetry, written from 1854 to 1889, covers a variety of topics, including family (specifically his mother, sister, wife, and son), nature and the seasons, and the Civil War.

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

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Samuel J. Gummere manuscripts, 1857

Extent:
0.1 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:
Samuel J. Gummere's manuscripts detail his time traveling through Iowa's prairies, and include both poetry and prose.

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