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John Fling commonplace book

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-012

Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of the single volume commonplace book of John Fling. It includes poetry and extracts arranged by topic. Some of the later extracts are signed by Hannah Fling.

Dates

  • Creation: 1786-1816

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research use.

Use Restrictions

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

Biographical Note

John Fling (1759-1823) was born in 1759, the son of David Fling and Abigail Buffington. He died July 29, 1823.

Extent

0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The commonplace book of John Fling includes poetry and extracts arranged by topic. Some of the later extracts are signed by Hannah Fling.

Acquisition

Unknown.

Processing Information

Processed by Kara Flynn; completed August, 2015.

Title
John Fling commonplace book, 1786-1816
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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