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Titled, "Estelle F. Taylor" commonplace book with writing lessons, 1850-1854

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

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

Contact:
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
P.O. Box 400110
University of Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia 22904-4110 United States