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Poetry

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 69 Collections and/or Records:

Christopher D. Morley scrapbooks

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-04-011
Abstract

Christopher Darlington Morley (1890-1957) was an American journalist, novelist, essayist, and poet. These are the scrapbooks of Morley's column, "The Bowling Green," which was published in the New York Evening Post. Morley's column included poetry, short essays, literary reviews, and analysis written by himself, as well as letters written to him from readers and poetry written by a variety of poets.

Dates: 1920-1923

"Essays in Prose and Verse"

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-07-068
Abstract According to the note on the inside cover of "Essays in Prose and Verse," the essays and poetry inside were written by Samuel Morris when he was 13, and again later when he was a student at Haverford College in 1843. This volume is a copy of the original, and is copied by Beulah S. Morris, who wrote this copy as a gift for her father, on his 55th birthday, in 1846. The volume is largely comprised of poetry, but also includes short stories and personal essays related to family, nature,...
Dates: 1840-1844

John Morton commonplace book

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-026
Abstract

The commonplace book of John Morton includes a copy of the will of Edward Warton, recipes for colored dyes, and excerpts organized by topic, including solitude, Barclay's apology, and Paradise Lost.

Dates: Undated.

Abigail Field Mott commonplace book

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Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-027
Abstract

Abigail Field Mott (1766-1851) was a Quaker writer and abolitionist. Her commonplace book includes poetry and extracts, a history of the Calliopian Society, Voyage to the Pacific Ocean by Stewart, Account of an Earthquake in Burmah in 1839, the Missionary School at Athens, account of excursion to Mt. Vesuvius, and a description of Iceland.

Dates: Undated.

Mary Ann Newbold commonplace book

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-059
Abstract

The commonplace book of Mary Ann Newbold contains extracts concerning nature, religion, and friendship.

Dates: 1824-1829

Elizabeth Nicholson manuscripts

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Identifier: HC.MC-975-07-107
Abstract

These unpublished poems of John G. Whittier were compiled by Elizabeth Nicholson and Sarah Lloyd. The volumes include copies of many of John Greenleaf Whittier's early poems, as well as poetry by other poets, and sketches and illustrations.

Dates: 1839-1843

Charles Palmer Papers

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Identifier: SFHL-RG5-112
Abstract Charles Palmer (1863-1966) was a Quaker teacher, lawyer, and real estate broker from Chester, Pennsylvania. The collection includes family correspondence, including that of Palmer as a student at Swarthmore College, diaries of Palmer's father, Lewis Palmer (1837-1917), mother, Hannah H. Palmer (1836-1917), and other family members in Chester and Delaware counties, Pa., account books, business and legal papers, essays, poetry, clippings, memorabilia, and other papers. Includes material...
Dates: 1829-1942

Pennock Commonplace Books

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Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-068
Abstract

This collection contains a variety of poems copied by William Pennock in the years 1818 and 1821. It also contains poems copied by Mary Pennock in 1839.

Dates: 1818 - 1839

Annie Pim commonplace book

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Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-029
Abstract

The commonplace book of Annie Pim Cope, a Quaker, includes poetry and extracts of literature and correspondence, mainly religious in nature.

Dates: 1857-1864

Anna McCollin Potts commonplace book

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

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

Dates: 1852-1876