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Anonymous copybook of sermons, fables and letters

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0224
Finding aid note: Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Scope and Contents

This copybook contains handwritten sermons, fables, and letters. Included are: “A letter concerning a consumption,” “The Ambitious Man punished,” Useful and Amusing Conversations,” Useful and wholesome Reflections,” “Reflections on Voltaire’s Semiramis,” “Reflections on our dying Saviour’s Prayer upon the Cross,” and more. The copybook totals 523 pages.

Dates

  • 1750 - 1760

Creator

Access Restrictions

This material is open for research.

Conditions Governing Access

Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Restrictions on Use

Permission to publish material from the Anonymous copybook, 1750-1760 must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library.

Biographical / Historical

The left inside cover of this copybook contains a label which bears what appears to be a coat of arms with the words “Factis Dictis Que Merere” on a banner under the shield. The name “John Grubb” appears at the bottom of the label, suggesting that he was the original owner/creator of this copybook. Copybooks were often used in the 18th century to practice penmanship.The place where this copybook was produced is unknown.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet ( (1 folder))

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Overview

This copybook contains handwritten sermons, fables, and letters. Included are: “A letter concerning a consumption,” “The Ambitious Man punished,” Useful and Amusing Conversations,” Useful and wholesome Reflections,” “Reflections on Voltaire’s Semiramis,” “Reflections on our dying Saviour’s Prayer upon the Cross,” and more.

Acquisition Information

This copybook was a gift donated by Mrs. H. Armour Munson in March of 1952.

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Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Anonymous copybook of sermons, fables and letters, 1750-1760
Status
Completed
Date
2008
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository

https://library.rice.edu/woodson
Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA

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