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John M. Zook autograph book and Latin exercise book

 Collection
Identifier: HCS-003-127

Scope and Contents

This collection contains John M. Zook's autograph book and one of his Latin exercise books from his time at Haverford College. The Latin exercise book is from 1860 and includes many handwritten Latin sentences. The autograph book includes the names and addresses of various people. The autographs are separated into sections: Faculty, Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores, Freshmen, and Academicals.

Dates

  • Creation: 1860-1862

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research use.

Use Restrictions

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

Biographical Note

John M. Zook entered Haverford in 1860 and left in 1862 at the end of his sophomore year. In 1873, he married Susan J. Davis. He resided in Philadelphia.

Extent

0.2 linear ft. (2 volumes)

Language of Materials

English

Latin

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Abstract

Autograph book and Latin exercise book belonging to John Miller Zook, who attended Haverford from 1860 to 1862. Zook used these books while he was a student at Haverford.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

These volumes were transferred from Temple University Libraries Special Collections Research Center by Margery Sly, September 2021.

Condition Description

The covers of the autograph book are detached and the volume has some loose pages. Portions of the spine of the Latin exercise book are missing.

Processing Information

Processed by Maia Schwallie and Elizabeth Jones-Minsinger, completed June 2023.

Title
John M. Zook autograph book and Latin exercise book
Status
Completed
Author
Maia Schwallie and Elizabeth Jones-Minsinger
Date
June, 2023
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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