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Elizabeth Allinson commonplace book

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-001

Scope and Content note

This collection is comprised of the single volume commonplace book of Elizabeth Allinson. Includes reflections upon the death of George Dillwyn, poetry, sketch of Martha Cooper Allinson, quotes and extracts, Quaker testimonies, obituaries for Abigail Barker, Sybil Allinson, Susanna Bigg.

Dates

  • 1820

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open to research use.

Use Restrictions

Standard Federal Copyright Law Applies (U.S. Title 17).

Biographical note

Elizabeth Allinson (1775-1856) was born in Burlington, N.J., on July 26, 1775, the daughter of Quakers Samuel Allinson and Martha Allinson. Allinson died on August 11, 1856 in Philadelphia, Pa. at the age of 82.

Extent

0.06 Linear Feet (1 volume)

Language

English

Overview

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.

Acquisition

Unknown.

Related Materials

  • MC 968 Allinson family Papers
  • MC.975.03.001 Martha Allinson commonplace book
  • MC.975.03.003 Samuel Allinson commonplace book
  • MC.975.04.001 Allinson family scrapbook
  • MC 1100 Scattergood family papers

Processing Inofrmation

Processed by Kara Flynn; completed August 2015.

Title
Elizabeth Allinson commonplace book, 1820
Author
Kara Flynn
Date
August 2015
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

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