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Margaret Parvin Masters commonplace book

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-045
Abstract

The commonplace book of Margaret Parvin Masters includes poetry copied by various Friends, including Jane Edwards, Rebecca B. Johnson, Amy Eastlack, Susanna Lightfoot, Anna Mendenhall, Sidney Stevenson, and James Emlen. The poetry included in the commonplace book generally relates to friendship and faith.

Dates: 1838-1841

Matlack family commonplace books

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Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-053
Abstract

The commonplace books of the Matlack family largely focus on Elias Hicks.

Dates: Undated.

Tamar Roberts Matlack commonplace book

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-024
Abstract

The commonplace book of Tamar Roberts Matlack includes testimonies concerning the following Quakers: Elisha Kirk, Ruth Walmsley, Mary Knight, Martha Parry, and Peter Yarnall. The commonplace book also includes poetry and excerpts concerning Elias Hicks.

Dates: 1807-1823

Milcah Martha Moore commonplace book

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Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-025
Abstract

Milcah Martha Moore, a poet, created a commonplace book featuring the women writers in her social circle. The commonplace book of Milcah Martha Moore includes excerpts organized by topic, including topics such as: Happiness, Supplication of a Sinner, and Affliction. The note in the front cover of the volume reads: "The Gift of Sarah Dillwyn to Martha Moore."

Dates: 1776

Morris family commonplace book

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Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-065
Abstract

The commonplace book of the Morris family includes copied extracts from the journals of Margaret Morris, which include a description of Yellow Fever in Philadelphia in 1793, as well as copied poems, letters written by Mary Morris and Richard Hill Morris, and a clipped illustration depicting early settlers.

Dates: Undated.

John Morton commonplace book

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Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-026
Abstract

The commonplace book of John Morton includes a copy of the will of Edward Warton, recipes for colored dyes, and excerpts organized by topic, including solitude, Barclay's apology, and Paradise Lost.

Dates: Undated.

Abigail Field Mott commonplace book

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Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-027
Abstract

Abigail Field Mott (1766-1851) was a Quaker writer and abolitionist. Her commonplace book includes poetry and extracts, a history of the Calliopian Society, Voyage to the Pacific Ocean by Stewart, Account of an Earthquake in Burmah in 1839, the Missionary School at Athens, account of excursion to Mt. Vesuvius, and a description of Iceland.

Dates: Undated.

Mary Ann Newbold commonplace book

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Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-059
Abstract

The commonplace book of Mary Ann Newbold contains extracts concerning nature, religion, and friendship.

Dates: 1824-1829

Rebecca Peirce commonplace book

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Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-028
Abstract

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."

Dates: 1824

Abraham Pennell commonplace book

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-049
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1826-1827

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Scattergood, Thomas, 1748-1814 2
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Allinson, Martha Cooper 1
Allinson, Samuel, 1739-1791 1
Baily, Joshua L. (Joshua Longstreth), 1826-1916 1
Brooks, Erica May 1
Churchman, J. 1
Comfort, Elizabeth Cadwallader 1
Conard, Rebecca 1
Conard, Sarah 1
Cope, Sarah Wistar 1
Dillwyn, George, 1738-1820 1
Dillwyn, Sarah 1
Elfreth, Jacob R. Jr., 1837-1924 1
Elfreth, Jacob R., Sr., 1789-1870 1
Elfreth, Jane P. 1
Elfreth, Rebecca P. 1
Fisher, Hannah Logan 1
Fling, Hannah 1
Fling, John 1
Flowers, Mary 1
Garrigues, Samuel 1
Gibbons, Miranda 1
Haines family 1
Haines, Catherine 1
Haines, Deborah 1
Hartshorne family 1
Hartshorne, Caroline Cope Yarnall 1
Haverford College. Quaker Collection 1
Hill family 1
Hirakawa, Seiju 1
Jermyn, Emily 1
Jones, Rebecca, 1739-1817 1
Kite, Mary, 1793?-1861 1
Leeds family 1
Lloyd family 1
Lloyd, Mary Ann 1
Lloyd, Susan H. 1
Masters, Margaret Parvin 1
Matlack family 1
Matlack, Tamar Roberts 1
Moore, Milcah Martha 1
Morris family 1
Morris, Margaret Hill 1
Morton, John, active 1790-1800 1
Mott, Abigail Field 1
Newbold, Mary Ann 1
Peirce, Rebecca 1
Pennell, Abraham 1
Pike family 1
Pike, Sarah 1
Pim, Annie 1
Potts, Anna McCollin 1
Raper, Caleb 1
Rodman family 1
Rodman, Anne Eliza 1
Satterthwaite, Sallie 1
Scantlebury, Thomas 1
Scattergood, Alfred Garrett 1
Scattergood, Rachel 1
Sharpless, Rebecca 1
Shearman, Susan Hilles 1
Shoemaker, Margaret Wood 1
Simmons, Henry 1
Smith, Daniel B., 1792-1883 1
Smith, John, 1722-1771 1
Smith, Richard 1
Stackhouse, Ann Matlack 1
Tatum family 1
Tatum, Lewis Leeds 1
Tatum, Sarah M. 1
Taylor, Elizabeth Shoemaker 1
Taylor, Sallie M. 1
Thomas, Phebe Clapp 1
Vernon, Hannah Milhous 1
Waln family 1
Waln, Joseph 1
Waln, Richard 1
Waln, Sarah 1
Warner, Mary E. 1
Weston, Susanah 1
Westtown Boarding School 1
Wharton, Deborah Fisher, 1795-1888 1
Wheatley, Phillis, 1753-1784 1
Wheeler, Daniel, 1771-1840 1
White, Margaret 1
Wilson, Rachel, 1720-1775 1
Wistar, Esther Fisher Smith 1
Wood, M. S. (Mary Sutton), 1805-1894 1
Yarnall, Emma C. 1
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