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Rebecca Sharpless commonplace book

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-034

Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of the single volume commonplace book of Rebecca Sharpless. The volume includes excerpts of poetry and quotations from various Quaker women, including Mary Cresson Emlen, Hannah Scattergood, Jane Cope, Mary E. Scattergood, Lydia Fisher, and Beulah Morris.

Dates

  • Creation: 1839-1845

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research use.

Use Restrictions

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

Biographical Note

Unknown.

Extent

0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The commonplace book of Rebecca Sharpless includes excerpts of poetry and quotations from various Quaker women, including Mary Cresson Emlen, Hannah Scattergood, Jane Cope, Mary E. Scattergood, Lydia Fisher, and Beulah Morris.

Acquisition

Unknown.

Related Materials

  • HC.MC.1111 Sharpless-Kite family papers
  • HC.MC.850 Portraits and Miscellaneous Photographs

Processing Information

Processed by Kara Flynn; completed September, 2015.

Title
Rebecca Sharpless commonplace book, 1839-1845
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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