Main content

Patience Hunn Jenkins Papers, 1841-1860 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.25 linear ft. (1 box)

Abstract:

Patience Hunn Jenkins (1805-1884) was a Quaker minister of Camden Monthly Meeting, Delaware. The collection contains journals, a letter book, and miscellaneous correspondence reflecting her life in the ministry and social concerns. Her brother, John Hunn (1818-1894) with whom she was very close, was a major participant in the Underground Railroad.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]