Titled, "Estelle F. Taylor" commonplace book with writing lessons, 1850-1854
Scope and Contents
The first section appears to be lessons, perhaps in writing. Each essay begins with topic themes in which the author articulates her thoughts, usually a page or two. In one essay title "Intimate Friends," she talks of her admiration for a girl to whom she had written a letter in a previous lesson.
The next essay is about Christmas holiday in 1850, her homesickness. Brief notations by 'M.O.' (Mary Okills) as to writing praise or criticism.
Essays include: Nature favorable to contemplation -- The love of glory -- Ingratitude -- Flowers -- Sympathy -- Reminiscences of the holidays 1850-1851 -- Women's mission -- Adams and Jefferson.
The rest of the book is made up of poems in the usual manner of a commonplace book.
There are also dried flowers and plants in between the pages
Dates
- Creation: 1850-1854
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.09 Cubic Feet (Removed existing book from document box BW 15. Added two volumes addition of commonplace books- two folders- to have all three books in letter size box. elw. 5/26/23) : 3 commonplace books
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library Repository
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
P.O. Box 400110
University of Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia 22904-4110 United States