Upon retiring for deliberation the jury may take with them the pleadings in the cause, and all papers which have been received as evidence on the trial (except depositions, or copies of such parts of public records or private documents given in evidence as ought not, in the opinion of the court, to be taken from the person having them in possession). They may also take with them notes of the testimony or other proceedings on the trial taken by themselves, or any of them, but none taken by any other person.