commonplace books
Found in 89 Collections and/or Records:
Elizabeth Nicholson manuscripts
These unpublished poems of John G. Whittier were compiled by Elizabeth Nicholson and Sarah Lloyd. The volumes include copies of many of John Greenleaf Whittier's early poems, as well as poetry by other poets, and sketches and illustrations.
Noctes atticae (abridged), 1450 - 1499
Rebecca Peirce commonplace book
The commonplace book of Rebecca Peirce includes excerpts of letters on friendship, prayers, extracts from the writing of William Grover, extracts of a letter from Samuel Fothergill, and extracts from Sherwood's "Lady of the Manor."
Abraham Pennell commonplace book
The commonplace book of Abraham Pennell contains excerpts from Elias Hicks’s letters and sermons, from George Fox’s sermons and writings, and from the bible.
Pike family papers
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.
Annie Pim commonplace book
The commonplace book of Annie Pim Cope, a Quaker, includes poetry and extracts of literature and correspondence, mainly religious in nature.
Anna McCollin Potts commonplace book
The commonplace book of Anna McCollin Potts includes illustrations and poetry concerning friendship, nature, and religion.
Caleb Raper commonplace book
The commonplace book of Caleb Raper is religious in nature, and contains copied bible verses, religious poetry, prayers, and letters. According to the notes on the first and last pages of the volume, the original commonplace book, written in Caleb Rapper's hand, was written in 1711. This volume was copied in 1747 by Raper's nephew, Richard Smith. There is also a single photocopy.
Rhoads Family papers
Nineteenth century letters and papers primarily of the Quaker Gibbons and Rhoads families, often relating to abolition and the Free Produce Association.
