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Marguerite Porter Davison collection

Collection

Identifier: 003-MS 257

Abstract

Books, pattern books, pamphlets, journal articles, exhibit catalogs, and weaving samples collected by Marguerite Porter Davison. ‡b The collection focuses primarily on weaving, including such associated topics as hand weaving, dyes and dyeing, looms, textile design and textile fabrics. Information on other handicrafts is also represented including materials on basketry, decorative arts, lace and lace making, metalwork, needlework, pottery, rugs, and spinning.

Dates: 1808-1972; Other: Date acquired: 11/30/1952

Found in: Millersville University Special Collections

Marriott Brosius legal notebooks

Collection — Box: Box 1

Identifier: 003-MS 21

Scope and Contents

Law school notebooks kept by Marriott Brosius while he was a law student at the University of Michigan from 1867 to 1868. Includes lecture notes taken in classes taught by Thomas McIntyre Cooley and James Valentine Campbell.

Dates: 1867-1868

Found in: Millersville University Special Collections

Marsh's Course of Double Entry

Collection

Identifier: 003-MS 445

Abstract

No. 1. Cash book-no. 2. Bill book--no. 3. Day book--no. 4. Journal--no. 5. Ledger--no. 6. Index.

Dates: Other: Dummy Date

Found in: Millersville University Special Collections

Martin and George Weidman receipt book

Collection — Box: Box 1

Identifier: 003-MS 46

Scope and Contents

edger. Contains the business receipts of Martin and George Weidman of Elizabeth Township, Pa.

Dates: 1831-1833

Found in: Millersville University Special Collections

Martin E. Manning ledger

Collection — Box: Box 1

Identifier: 003-MS 15

Scope and Contents

Ledger containing the financial records of a farmer from Manor Township, Lancaster County Pa. Includes an alphabetical list of clients followed by an accounting of the services rendered each. Credit and debit entries, purchased items and costs are listed. Also includes the boarding accounts of George Manning.

Dates: 1846-1885

Found in: Millersville University Special Collections

Mary Rhoads Autograph Book

Collection — Box: Box 1

Identifier: 003-MS 10

Scope and Contents

Includes autographs from individuals residing in Lancaster, Chester, Berks and Schuylkill counties between 1855 and 1884. The bulk of the signatures are from West Chester, Pottstown and Amity, Pa.

Dates: 1855-1884

Found in: Millersville University Special Collections

Matthews Family Civil War Letters and Diary

Collection

Identifier: MS-156

Abstract

Civil War diary of Private John D. Matthews of the 195th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment (Oct. 20, 1865-Feb. 2, 1866), letters from family members and friends (Nov. 1864-Jan. 1866), printed ballad memorializing the deeds of the 195th Pennsylvania Volunteers.

Dates: 1864-1866

Found in: Millersville University Special Collections

Maude A. & Marian F. Snyder School Notebooks

Collection — Box: Box 1

Identifier: 003-MS 137

Scope and Contents

Notebooks include handwritten notes on American history and geography, grammar, arithmetic, spelling, and physiology. Outlines of a number of literary classics, compositions on various subjects, and the records of the Hawthorne Library Association for 1901 when Maud was financial secretary of the organization are also included.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1900-1913

Found in: Millersville University Special Collections