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Maria Fox family correspondence, 1809-1825 (inclusive)

Extent:

.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (2 folders.))

Abstract:

This collection primarily includes letters written by Maria Fox to her parents in Philadelphia while she was a student at Wilmington Boarding School. Also included are two letters from Maria's sister, Sarah Ann. The correspondence gives an account of the daily experiences of a student at Wilmington Boarding School. One letter briefly mentions a talk given at the school by the Quaker minister, Emmor Kimber.

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