Waln family commonplace books
Scope and Contents
This collection is comprised of three volumes of the Waln family's commonplace books. The volumes generally include poetry and prose related to sin, illness, and death.
Dates
- Creation: 1814, undated
Creator
- Waln, Sarah (Person)
- Waln, Richard (Person)
- Waln, Joseph (Person)
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research use.
Use Restrictions
Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).
Biographical Note
Unknown.
Extent
0.06 Linear Feet (3 volumes)
Language
English
Overview
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.
Acquisition
The Waln family commonplace books were donated to Special Collections, Haverford College in 1952 by Mrs. Benjamin Rush.
Processing Information
Processed by Kara Flynn; completed September, 2015.
Subject
- Waln family (Family)
- Title
- Waln family commonplace books, 1814, undated
- 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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