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Anna Yarnall diaries, 1856-1885 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.16 linear ft. (43 volumes)
Abstract:
Anna Yarnall's diary entries describe weather, social calls, domestic duties, family news, attendance at meetings, births, deaths, and marriages within the Quaker community, and the health of herself and family members.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Samuel C. Davis diary, 1807-1809 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.039 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Samuel Cole Davis's diary details his illness with "cancer of the lip," as transcribed by Steven E. Kagle. Davis's diary entries include the particulars of his medical condition and the treatments that various doctors attempted to cure the cancer or alleviate pain. Later entries especially focus on his attempt to atone for his sins and seek salvation as he approaches his death.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Sharpless Family Papers, 1792-1892 (inclusive)

Extent:
2 linear ft. (4 boxes)
Abstract:
The collection represents two branches of the Sharpless family of Pennsylvania descended from Joseph and Lydia (Lewis) Sharpless). It contains correspondence between extended Sharpless family relations including Sharpless, Hunn, Jones, Drinker families and journals of Joshua Sharpless, a Quaker minister who worked with Native Americans and visited Quaker meetings in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Canada. Correspondence covers various topics including the travels of women ministers, yellow fever, and contemporary events. The second series contains primarily nineteenth century correspondence of the extended family of Townsend and Mary Brinton (Jones) Sharpless. It includes letters written by Henry H. G. Sharpless during his European tour and extensive correspondence received by Ezekiel Hunn who served briefly in the Union Army during the Civil War.

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

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Rosalie Regen Papers, 1856-1993 (inclusive)

Extent:
26.5 linear ft. (53 boxes)
Abstract:
Rosalie Stork Regen (1909-1993) was a Quaker author and playwright who joined the Rahway and Plainfield Monthly Meeting in 1941. She was the daughter of Charles Wharton Stork and Elisabeth von Pausinger Stork. An active member of the Society of Friends, Rosalie taught First Day School and visited Quakers all over the world. The collection includes journals kept continuously from 1936 to the time of her death in 1993. She also maintained a prodigious correspondence with family and friends. Includes drafts of her writings, some of which were published: "Peaceful Heroes," a collection of plays, in 1962, and "Forever in Joy," a book of poetry, in 1974.

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

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Scattergood family papers, circa 1800-1876 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.2 linear ft.
Abstract:
Primarily the letters of the Quaker Scattergood family detailing daily life in the Philadelphia area and touching on issues of dress. There is a also a letter of Joseph Scattergood from Tunesassa, New York, telling of his work with Cornplanter's Native Americans. As well, there is a diary kept by Ann Sellers from 1853 to 1856 and a cookbook, circa 1800.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Samuel Gummere diary, 1854

Extent:
0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Diary of Samuel Gummere's 1854 trip to England. Early entries describe the ten day voyage by steamship, including descriptions of passengers, accommodations on board, and sea sickness. Later entries describe Gummere's exploration of England, including visits to Liverpool and London.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Elizabeth Hudson Morris diary, 1743-1778 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.21 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Elizabeth Hudson Morris was a Quaker minister who traveled through the United States, Ireland, and Scotland. Diary entries describe Elizabeth's travel as a Quaker minister throughout the British colonies in North America, as well as Ireland and Scotland, and Quaker meetings. Copied versions of letters from Jane Hoskins are also included in the volume.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Joel Swayne diary, 1798-1800 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.0625 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Joel Swayne's diary entries describe his journey to the Seneca nation and the two years he spent there. Swayne provides detailed descriptions of Cornplanter (Gaiänt'wakê), the chief, his family, the village and villagers, cultural differences between the Quakers and the Senecas, the difficulty of the language barrier, and discussions between Quaker missionaries and Seneca members.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Ann Cooper Whitall diary, 1760-1780 (inclusive) 1760-1762 (bulk)

Extent:
0.29 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:
Ann Cooper Whitall's diary entries focus on descriptions of Quaker meetings, illnesses within her family and community, reflections on religion and the perceived failure of Whitall's community to live up to its ideals, and discussions concerning effective child-rearing practices.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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