commonplace books
Found in 89 Collections and/or Records:
Anne Eliza Rodman commonplace book
The commonplace book of Anne Eliza Rodman includes poetry and quotations, largely religious or historical in nature.
Sallie Satterthwaite commonplace book
The commonplace book of Sallie Satterthwaite includes excerpts of poetry and prose, a copy of a "marriage letter," and a description of Girl's School Room at Westtown.
Thomas Scantlebury commonplace book
The commonplace book of Thomas Scantlebury is almost entirely comprised of an "extract from the Journal of George Fox," as well as a single copied letter addressed to Thomas Aldum.
Rachel Scattergood commonplace books
The commonplace books of Rachel Scattergood include extracts of poetry, prose, correspondence, and quotations.
Henry Hale Graham Sharpless commonplace book
The Henry Hale Graham Sharpless commonplace book was created during Sharpless' time at Haverford College. Sharpless graduated class of 1840, but the book notes many written records and excerpts during 1839 in his junior year. The book contains carving prints from various artists paired with excerpts hand written by Sharpless himself.
Rebecca Sharpless commonplace book
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.
Susan Hilles Shearman commonplace book
The commonplace book of Susan Hilles Shearman includes extracts of poetry, hymns, prayers, newspaper clippings, quotations arranged by topics, and descriptions of Shearman's baby daughter. Inside the volume are post cards from Ephrata, and Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, as well as a photograph of Hepsiba Hathaway Howland.
Shoemaker commonplace books
The commonplace books of the Shoemaker family include advice, reflections, excerpts of letters, prose, poetry, and excerpts organized by topic, including matrimony, happiness, pleasure, and character.
Henry Simmons commonplace book
The commonplace book of Henry Simmons includes "A Memorable instance of Divine guidance and protection," prayers, a speech made by the King of England to the Quakers, “A Testimony concerning Elisha Kirk," a memorial for his wife, Priscilla Yarnall, and a memorial for Robert Jordan.
Daniel B. Smith commonplace books
The two commonplace books of Daniel B. Smith include copied poems and extracts of religious essays.
