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Scope and Contents of the Collection
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| Creator: | Parmalee, Ashbel B. |
| Title: | Ashbel Parmalee Commonplace Book |
| Inclusive Dates: | circa 1834 |
| Quantity: | 1 volume (SC) |
| Abstract: | Scrapbook of quotes, clippings, sayings; compiled by Ashbel B. Parmalee, probably while he was at Franklin Academy in Malone, New York |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center |
Biographical History
Nothing is known of Ashbel B. Parmalee beyond the very limited information implied by the scrapbook. He was evidently well-read and well-educated, as the scrapbook contains quotes from Shakespeare and classical Latin sources as well as a few phrases in Greek; he appreciated poetry, as the book also includes quotations from Keats and other poets.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The Ashbel Parmalee Commonplace Book consists of one volume containing quotes, clippings, and sayings; genres include classics, poetry, drama, short stories, essays and more. The book was probably compiled by Ashbel B. Parmalee while he was at Franklin Academy in Malone, New York, as the name of the academy and the name of the town appear occasionally in the early pages.
Arrangement of the Collection
Bound volume. Items have been pasted or copied in in no particular order.
Restrictions
Access Restrictions
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Use Restrictions
Written permission must be obtained from SCRC and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Ashbel Parmalee Commonplace Book,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Purchase, 2010.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: MRC
Date: 21 Dec 2010
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