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Rachel Scattergood commonplace books

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-032

Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of two volumes of the commonplace books of Rachel Scattergood. Volumes include extracts of poetry, prose, correspondence, and quotations.

Dates

  • Creation: 1856-1894

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research use.

Use Restrictions

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

Biographical Note

Rachel Scattergood (1832-1903) was born on July 3, 1832, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Scattergood, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Rachel was the eldest child of Joseph and Mary Scattergood, and their only daughter. In 1873, Rachel Scattergood married Edward Maris. Rachel Scattergood died on January 4, 1903, at age 70.

Extent

0.08 linear ft. (2 volumes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The commonplace books of Rachel Scattergood include extracts of poetry, prose, correspondence, and quotations.

Acquisition

The Rachel Scattergood commonplace book donated to Special Collections, Haverford College in 1952 by Susanna Smedley.

Related Materials

HC.MC.975.01.064 Rachel Scattergood diary

Processing Information

Processed by Kara Flynn; completed September, 2015.

Title
Rachel Scattergood commonplace book, 1856-1894
Author
Kara Flynn
Date
September, 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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