Poetry
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 64 Collections and/or Records:
"John Greenleaf Whittier: Some General Characteristics of his Poetry"
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-07-001
Overview
Wilhelm Aarek's thesis, entitled "John Greenleaf Whittier: Some General Characteristics of his Poetry," provides a brief history of early American literature and the influence of religion, chiefly providing a literary analysis of John Greenleaf Whittier's poetry, including various influences on his poetry, as well as its themes and subjects.
Dates:
Undated.
Elizabeth Allinson commonplace book
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-001
Overview
The commonplace book of Elizabeth Allinson includes reflections upon the death of George Dillwyn, poetry, sketch of Martha Cooper Allinson, quotes and extracts, Quaker testimonies, and obituaries for Abigail Barker, Sybil Allinson, and Susanna Bigg.
Dates:
1820
Allinson Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-968
abstract
This collection spans more than two centuries and includes most notably members of the Allinson and Taylor families. There are also letters from Joseph Bonaparte, Sarah Moore Grimke, Julia Ward Howe and George Washington. Prominent material types include correspondence, diaries, financial, legal and property papers, maps, photographs and poetry. The richest subject veins are anti-slavery, including the Free Produce Association of Friends, the yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia and settlement...
Dates:
1710 - 1939
Martha Allinson commonplace book
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-002
Overview
The commonplace book of Martha Allinson includes Quaker testimonies, extracts of poetry, hymns, accounts of miracles, and memorandums upon the death of Quaker leaders.
Dates:
1772-1779
Anonymous commonplace books
Item
Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-004
Overview
This collection is comprised of seven volumes of anonymous commonplace books. The commonplace books tend to include poetry and religious extracts.
Dates:
1750-1894
Erica Brooks commonplace books
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-055
Overview
The commonplace books of Erica May Brooks include poems about nature, history, family, friendship, and World War II, as well as both copied poems and originals written by Brooks.
Dates:
1925-1951
"The Poetical Effusions of John Clement"
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-07-022
Overview
This volume of John Clement's original poetry, written from 1854 to 1889, covers a variety of topics, including family (specifically his mother, sister, wife, and son), nature and the seasons, and the Civil War.
Dates:
1854-1889
Rebecca Conard commonplace book
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-006
Overview
The commonplace book of Rebecca Conard includes poetry, extracts on religious and moral topics, and hymns.
Dates:
1827
Sarah Wistar Cope commonplace books
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-008
Overview
This collection is comprised of two volumes of the commonplace books of Sarah Wistar Cope. The first volume includes extracts on moral and religious topics, poetry, and pressed leaves. The second volume includes a memorandum of a religious visit to New York, extracts, and an "account of Joseph Hoag's family."
Dates:
1824
George Dillwyn commonplace book
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-009
Overview
George Dillwyn was a Quaker minister, and his commonplace book includes poetry, short stories, hymns, extracts from letters and meeting minutes, and quotes from famous authors such as Shakespeare, Milton, and Chaucer. The majority of the volume is composed of lists of extracts organized by topic, including topics such as: anger, affectation, old age, ambition, abstinence, religion, books, revenge, praise, sincerity, death, and temperance.
Dates:
Undated
