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Shoemaker commonplace books, 1794-1839 (inclusive)

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.

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

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Sarah Conard commonplace book, 1815-1819 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The commonplace book of Sarah Conard includes extracts and reflections concerning religion, friendship, virtue, and hope. It also includes a memorandum for Charles William and extracts from "Complaint of an African Woman."

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

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Elizabeth Hooton receipt books, 1794-1818 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.12 linear ft. (3 volumes)
Abstract:
Entries in Elizabeth Hooton's receipt books include payments made by Hooton, who they were paid to, and for what. The majority of expenses recorded in the volumes are payments for rent, monthly washing, and yearly taxes.

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

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Pike family papers, 1769-1902 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.4 linear ft.
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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.

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

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Amelia Mott Gummere papers, 1681-1961 (inclusive) 1899-1937 (bulk)

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.

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

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Susan Foulke diary, 1814-1840 (inclusive)

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.

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

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Anna Greene diary, 1809-1819 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.16 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Anna Greene was born circa 1790, to Paul and Anna Green in Naragansett, Rhode Island. She was a Quaker preacher. Her diary entries focus on prayer and religious reflection.

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