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Lloyd family commonplace books

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-023

Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of the six volumes of the Lloyd family commonplace books. Volumes include extracts, poetry, and literary quotes.

Dates

  • Creation: 1815-1858

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research use.

Use Restrictions

Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).

Biographical Note

Susan H. Lloyd (1802-1857) was a Quaker and member of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting for the Western District. She was born circa 1802, and died in 1857 "in the 56th year of her age," according to an obituary notice in Friends Review, v. 10, p. 569, 1857.

Mary Ann Lloyd (1797-1872) was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1797, the daughter of Sarah and Thomas Lloyd. She died circa 1872, in Philadelphia.

Extent

0.35 Linear Feet (6 volumes)

Language

English

Overview

The Lloyd family commonplace books include extracts, poetry, and literary quotes.

Acquisition

The Lloyd family commonplace books were donated to Quaker & Special Collections, Haverford College in 1942 by William L. Baily.

Related Materials

  • HC.MC.975.10.005 Lloyd family genealogy
  • HC.MC.975.01.043 Lloyd family diaries
  • HC.MC.1219 Lloyd and Baily family papers
  • HC.MC.1184 Families of Philadelphia collection

Processing Information

Processed by Kara Flynn; completed August, 2015.

Title
Lloyd family commonplace books, 1815-1858
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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