Jane Toomer commonplace book, circa 1823 -- 1824
Collection context
- Creator:
- Toomer, Jane
- Abstract:
- Jane Toomer is thought to have been a missionary. The collection contains a nineteenth century commonplace book attributed to Jane Toomer, which includes copies of letters, excerpts from sermons and other theological writings, and some writing in Chinese.
- Extent:
- 0.25 linear feet 0.25 linear feet; 1 box
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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This collection contains a nineteenth century commonplace book attributed to Jane Toomer, which includes copies of letters, excerpts from sermons and other theological writings, and some writing in Chinese.
- Biographical / historical:
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Jane Toomer is thought to have been a missionary. Other biographical information has not been verified.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is open for research.
The following boxes are located offsite: Box 1. Please note that requests for use of boxes held in offsite storage must be made three business days in advance.
- Terms of access:
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Some material in this collection may be protected by copyright and other rights. Information concerning copyright, fair use, and reproduction requests can be consulted at Columbia's Copyright Advisory Office.
- Preferred citation:
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Item description, UTS1: Jane Toomer commonplace book, circa 1823-1824, box #, folder #, The Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary, Columbia University in the City of New York.
- Location of this collection:
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- Contact:
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