Commonplace book of Jonathan Belcher, 1725-1727

This leather-bound volume contains excerpts copied by Jonathan Belcher from books he read while he was a student at Harvard. The excerpts come from a variety of sources including periodicals and contemporary publications. The inside cover has Belcher's bookplate with the motto, "Sustine. Abstine." The back cover has some additional personal information including reference to French lessons with "Mr Law Merciers," and notes of the dates when he began certain books/essays.

[Copy of Edward Hopkins' will], [ca. 1713]

Handwritten copy of Edward Hopkins' 1657 will. Labeled on the verso as document "B."

[Indenture of Anthony Blount & John Jones to the Trustees of Hopkinton], 1724 March

Handwritten indenture between grantors Anthony Blount and John Jones, and the Trustees as grantees for a parcel of land originally included in Mr. Savill Simpson's farm.

Police destroy papier-mâché statue of Susan B. Anthony at NOW conference

General note: Title and date provided by Bettye Lane.

Susan B. Anthony statue placed in front of George M. Cohan statue for NOW conference

General note: Title and date provided by Bettye Lane.

Great-grand niece of Susan B. Anthony, Susan B. Anthony Jr. at International Women's Year conference in Houston

General note: Title and date provided by Bettye Lane.

Papier-mâché statue of Susan B. Anthony at NOW conference

General note: Title and date provided by Bettye Lane.

Statue of Susan B. Anthony during NOW conference March

General note: Title and date provided by Bettye Lane.