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Mahlon and James Batten family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0793
Abstract

This collection consists of four volumes containing tax assessments, mathematical exercises, accounts, memoranda, and school compositions created by Mahlon and James Batten of Pencader Hundred, Delaware, between 1832 and 1874.

Dates: 1832-1874

Nancy W. Burton copybook

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0097-Item 0096
Abstract

This copybook of mathematical exercises was created by Ann “Nancy” W. Burton, likely a resident of Sussex County, Delaware, between 1815 and 1820. The volume contains rules, examples, tables, and applications of mathematical principles.

Dates: 1815-1820

Charles Green mathematical notebooks

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0097-Item 0099
Abstract

Charles Green of Brandywine Hundred, Delaware, created these notebooks of mathematical rules and exercises around 1840-1841 to aid his study of practical geometry.

Dates: approximately 1840-1841

Mary C. Richards accounting exercise book

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0097-Item 0183
Abstract

This single volume manuscript, dated 1823-1837, likely created by Mary C. Richards of Lewes, Delaware, functioned primarily as a mathematical and accounting exercise book, but also includes a brief daybook, two ledgers, and memoranda at the end.

Dates: 1823-1837; Majority of material found within 1834-1837

Elizabeth W. Supplee math exercise book

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0097-Item 0126
Abstract

The early nineteenth-century notebook of Elizabeth W. Supplee (probably of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) contains handwritten math exercises demonstrating a variety of principles. The exercises include numerical problems, word problems, and other applications. The pages are adorned with elaborately scripted headings, Elizabeth’s name and initials, and simple sketches.

Dates: 1831 March 23-September 8