Subject: Poetry - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

John Morton commonplace book, Undated.

Extent:: 0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The commonplace book of John Morton includes a copy of the will of Edward Warton, recipes for colored dyes, and excerpts organized by topic, including solitude, Barclay's apology, and Paradise Lost.

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

"Moll Pitcher: A Poem", Undated.

Extent:: 0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: John Greenleaf Whittier's "Moll Pitcher: A Poem" describes the clairvoyant and fortune-teller Moll Pitcher, born Mary Diamond (ca. 1736-1813), of Massachusetts, as a witch engaged in sinful work.

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

Alice G. Heap poems, Undated.

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the typed poems of Alice G. Heap.

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

"John Greenleaf Whittier: Some General Characteristics of his Poetry", Undated.

Extent:: 0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Wilhelm Aarek's thesis, entitled "John Greenleaf Whittier: Some General Characteristics of his Poetry," provides a brief history of early American literature and the influence of religion, chiefly providing a literary analysis of John Greenleaf Whittier's poetry, including various influences on his poetry, as well as its themes and subjects.

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

Eli and Sybil Jones letter, undated. (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.005 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains a letter written to Eli and Sybil Jones.

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

Thomas Fisher manuscript, Undated.

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the single volume manuscript of poetry, written by Thomas Fisher. Poems included in the volume are largely related to related to American history.

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

"Poems of Su-Shieh", Undated.

Extent:: 0.13 linear ft.
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the single volume manuscript of the "Poems of Su-Shieh," and the labels that accompanied it during an earlier exhibit. This modern copy of the poems of Su Shi was produced as a copy book for practice in handwriting.

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

Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts, 13th to 16th century (bulk)

Extent:: 53 manuscripts
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Held at: Bryn Mawr College [Contact Us]

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]

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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