Anonymous copybook of sermons, fables and letters
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
- Creation: 1750 - 1760
Creator
- Unknown (Person)
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
Abstract
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.
- 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
Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA
713-348-2586
woodson@rice.edu