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Children -- United States -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Jack Gummere photograph albums

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-06-004
Overview

This collection is comprised of two volumes of photograph albums which are largely comprised of the baby photos of John "Jack" Flagg Gummere.

Dates: 1895-1911

Christopher Morley letter

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-234
Overview

This collection contains a letter written by Christopher Morley to Richard Muller.

Dates: 1935

Catherine Morris copy book

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-061
Overview

The copy book of Catherine Morris includes a list of place names, religious and moral quotations, and an acrostic poem of the alphabet, all of which were used by Morris to practice her handwriting. The end of the volume also includes different text styles, which were labeled as Square text, Roman print, German text, and Italic print.

Dates: 1815-1816

Katherine Paxson school book

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-11-035
Scope and Content note

This collection is comprised of the single volume child’s workbook of Katherine Paxson. The volume is religious in nature, and includes various moral and religious lessons, illustrated with clippings of colored images of biblical figures.

Dates: 1918-1922

Esther Pinkham copy book

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-063
Overview

The copy book of Esther Pinkham includes repetitive phrases, used to practice handwriting, as well as copied poetry.

Dates: 1799

Rachel Scattergood diary

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-01-064
Overview

Rachel Scattergood's childhood diary provides an insight into Quaker childhood during the 19th century. Her diary entries revolve around her school activities and lessons, descriptions of her interactions with her parents, and often express guilt over her disobedient behavior.

Dates: 1840