Subject: Quaker women - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Rachel Wilson diary, 1768-1769 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Rachel Wilson was a Quaker minister who made a religious visit to the British colonies in North America in 1768, and attended the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting in the fall of 1769, where she addressed John Woolman. The diary of Rachel Wilson's religious visit to New England and Charleston, South Carolina, from England. Entries describe her travels, Quaker families visited, and meetings attended.

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

Martha Allinson commonplace book, 1772-1779 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The commonplace book of Martha Allinson includes Quaker testimonies, extracts of poetry, hymns, accounts of miracles, and memorandums upon the death of Quaker leaders.

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

Elizabeth Allinson commonplace book, 1820 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The commonplace book of Elizabeth Allinson includes reflections upon the death of George Dillwyn, poetry, sketch of Martha Cooper Allinson, quotes and extracts, Quaker testimonies, and obituaries for Abigail Barker, Sybil Allinson, and Susanna Bigg.

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

Rebecca Conard commonplace book, 1827

Extent:: 0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The commonplace book of Rebecca Conard includes poetry, extracts on religious and moral topics, and hymns.

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

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]

Sarah Wistar Cope commonplace books, 1824

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (3 volumes)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of two volumes of the commonplace books of Sarah Wistar Cope. The first volume includes extracts on moral and religious topics, poetry, and pressed leaves. The second volume includes a memorandum of a religious visit to New York, extracts, and an "account of Joseph Hoag's family."

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

Elfreth family commonplace books, 1820-1853 (inclusive)

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.

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

Mary Flowers commonplace book, 1757-1761 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The commonplace book of Mary Flowers includes copied letters, the account of the convincement (conversion to Quakerism) of Jane Hoskins, elegies, testimonies, extracts of meeting minutes left by Thomas Brown, and extracts from speeches.

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

Catherine Haines commonplace book, 1775-1777 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The commonplace book of Catherine Haines includes extracts on the art of writing, poetry, extracts of speeches, extracts on child rearing and education, Indigenous peoples, a memorandum for Susanna James, extracts from William Hunt's illness, and a memorandum of Hannah Shoemaker.

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

Deborah Haines commonplace book, 1753

Extent:: 0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The commonplace book of Deborah Haines includes poetry, short stories, and hymns, all religious in nature.

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

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