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"John Comly and Philadelphia Yearly Meeting, 1827-1828", Undated.

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the single typed volume entitled "John Comly and Philadelphia Yearly Meeting, 1827-1828." The manuscript was copied from the original by one of Comly's grandsons. The original manuscript was written for "Rupp's History of the Religious Denominations of the United States" in Byberry Friends' Library.

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

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Thomas Scantlebury commonplace book, Undated.

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The commonplace book of Thomas Scantlebury is almost entirely comprised of an "extract from the Journal of George Fox," as well as a single copied letter addressed to Thomas Aldum.

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

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George Dillwyn commonplace book, Undated

Extent:
0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
George Dillwyn was a Quaker minister, and his commonplace book includes poetry, short stories, hymns, extracts from letters and meeting minutes, and quotes from famous authors such as Shakespeare, Milton, and Chaucer. The majority of the volume is composed of lists of extracts organized by topic, including topics such as: anger, affectation, old age, ambition, abstinence, religion, books, revenge, praise, sincerity, death, and temperance.

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

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Miranda Gibbons commonplace book, Undated

Extent:
0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The commonplace book of Miranda Gibbons contains poetry, extracts, a memorandum for Henry G. Williams, and extracts from speeches.

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

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Abigail Field Mott commonplace book, Undated.

Extent:
0.12 linear ft. (1 volume)
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Abigail Field Mott (1766-1851) was a Quaker writer and abolitionist. Her commonplace book includes poetry and extracts, a history of the Calliopian Society, Voyage to the Pacific Ocean by Stewart, Account of an Earthquake in Burmah in 1839, the Missionary School at Athens, account of excursion to Mt. Vesuvius, and a description of Iceland.

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

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Sallie Satterthwaite commonplace book, Undated.

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The commonplace book of Sallie Satterthwaite includes excerpts of poetry and prose, a copy of a "marriage letter," and a description of Girl's School Room at Westtown.

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

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"Education and Some Educators Among Early Friends", Undated.

Extent:
0.05 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The typed speech of Samuel Austin, entitled "Education and Some Educators Among Early Friends," focuses on the history of "Pagan Education" and the transition to "Christian Education." It also highlights early Quaker education and educators.

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

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"Clarke's Dialogue", Undated.

Extent:
0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Shortened to "Clarke's Dialogue," the sermon's full title is: "A Dialogue Between a Real Christian and Seeker of Christ by an Europian Educated & Brought up in the Establish'd Church of England" written by "a schoolmaster near Burlington named Clarke."

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

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