Early Geometry Notebook and Book of Verses
Scope and Contents
The front section of the notebook contains geometry and other mathematical exercises. Turning the book the other way around reveals poetry and poetic compositions, along with some mathematical exercises. These are drafts, with many cross-outs and changes. A note on the binding identifies this notebook as No. 263A, Early Verses.
Dates
- Creation: Undated.
Creator
- Stevenson, Robert Louis (Person)
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research use.
Use Restrictions
Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).
Biographical Note
Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a Scottish author, most well known for novels such as Treasure Island. He also wrote poetry and travel narratives.
Extent
.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Single volume of Robert Louis Stevenson's early poetry and geometry exercises.
Arrangement
Single notebook; text found at both ends with middle blank.
Acquisition
The Early Geometry Notebook and Book of Verses was donated to Special Collections, Haverford College in April, 1927 by Gabriel Wells.
Existence and Location of Copies
The notebook has been digitized and is available online in two versions:
http://triptych.haverford.edu/cdm/ref/collection/HC_DigReq/id/1353
http://triptych.haverford.edu/cdm/ref/collection/HC_DigReq/id/1633
Processing Information
Processed by Sandra Glascock; completed July, 2013.
- Title
- Early Geometry Notebook and Book of Verses, undated
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Sandra Glascock
- Date
- July, 2013
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
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