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Anna McCollin Potts commonplace book

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-056

Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of the single volume commonplace book of Anna McCollin Potts. The volume includes illustrations and poetry concerning friendship, nature, and religion.

Dates

  • 1852-1876

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research use.

Use Restrictions

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

Biographical Note

Anna McCollin Potts (1831-1892) was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She had three sisters and two brothers. In 1853, Potts married Charles Potts, a teacher at Westtown School. The couple had at least one child, Franklin M. Potts. After her husband retired from Westtown, Potts moved with the family to Media, Pennsylvania, where she lived until her death in 1892.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet (1 volume)

Language

English

Overview

The commonplace book of Anna McCollin Potts includes illustrations and poetry concerning friendship, nature, and religion.

Acquisition

Unknown.

Processing Information

Processed by Kara Flynn; completed November, 2015.

Title
Anna McCollin Potts commonplace book, 1852-1876
Author
Kara Flynn
Date
November, 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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