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Sallie M. Taylor commonplace book

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-037
Abstract

The commonplace book of Sallie M. Taylor includes excerpts of poetry related to friendship, nature, and family, as well as quotations, a prayer card, and a poem copied for Taylor by" E.M.W."

Dates: 1854-1856

Phebe Clapp Thomas commonplace book

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Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-046
Abstract The volume features poems copied by various friends of Phebe Clapp Thomas, and focuses on friendship, reflection, religion, and faith. Among those extracts that were signed, signatures from the following individuals are included: Jemima Hamond, Ann M. Thorne, Elias Hicks Jr., Joseph Griffen, B. Barton, Elizabeth Wenzer, Adeline Begnor, Jane Charlotte Leach, Marcia L. Haight, and E. Mitchell. A number of extracts are unsigned, including extracts of poetry by Shakespeare and Sir Walter Scott....
Dates: 1833

Hannah Milhous Vernon papers

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Identifier: HC.MC-950-173
Abstract

This collection is comprised of the papers of Hannah Milhous Vernon, and includes two unbound commonplace books, the loose pages of Vernon's diaries, and a single unbound volume of meeting minutes for the Damorris Monthly Meeting of Women Friends.

Dates: 1855-1889

Waln family commonplace books

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Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-038
Abstract

The Waln family's commonplace books, written by Joseph Waln, Richard Waln, and Sarah Waln, include poetry and prose related to sin, illness, and death.

Dates: 1814, undated

Mary E. Warner commonplace books

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Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-062
Abstract

The commonplace books of Mary E. Warner include religious quotes and extracts, notes from friends, notes on mathematical equations, and notes on Quaker leaders.

Dates: 1868

Susanah Weston commonplace book

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Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-039
Abstract

The commonplace book of Susanah Weston includes an abstract of a letter from James Thornton, an account of a vision, excerpts of a Yearly Meeting of Ministers and Elders (1789), a letter from an Irish Friend to Catherine Payton, a prayer delivered at Hertford, and a testimony from the Monthly Meeting of Canterbury.

Dates: 1796

Deborah Fisher Wharton commonplace book

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Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-040
Abstract

Deborah Fisher Wharton (1795-1888) was an American Quaker minister, suffragist, and social reformer, as well as one of the founders of Swarthmore College. Wharton's commonplace book volumes include poetry and prose.

Dates: 1808-1814

Daniel Wheeler commonplace book

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-041
Abstract

The commonplace book of Daniel Wheeler includes letters from Wheeler's children, an account of the last illness of Jane Wheeler, and a poem by his son, William Wheeler.

Dates: 1832-1837

Margaret White commonplace books

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Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-042
Abstract

Margaret White's commonplace books include poetry, prayers, and newspaper clippings.

Dates: 1780-1833

Thomas Wildes commonplace book

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Identifier: HCS-003-021
Abstract

The Thomas Wildes commonplace book contains a variety of texts written, or copied, by Thomas Wildes. It is over 140 pages long and it was created in 1856, after Wildes had entered Haverford College.

Dates: 1856

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