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Emma Waln diary, 1890-1891 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Emma Waln's diary entries detail her active social life, including descriptions of attendance of various social events, including whist parties, women's clubs meetings, lectures, and parties, as well as more informal social calls from friends and family. Waln's diary also describes attending classes and lectures at Swarthmore College.

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

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John Woolman diary, 1772

Extent:
0.0080 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
John Woolman's diary from his voyage to England in 1772, the original manuscript of which is held at the Mount School, York, United Kingdom. Entries discuss Woolman's travel with Samuel Emlen, including preparations for the voyage, description of weather conditions, conditions on board, religious reflection, and reflection on the slave trade.

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

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George Churchman diaries, 1759-1813 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.4 linear ft. (10 volumes)
Abstract:
Churchman frequently traveled throughout the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions, and thus many of his diary entries describe his travels to visit various meetings and Quaker families from Pennsylvania to as far north as Massachusetts. Entries describe meetings attended and families visited in the various towns and cities that Churchman traveled to, as well as family news, and marriages and deaths within the Quaker community.

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

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Anna Spencer diaries, 1855-1905 (inclusive)

Extent:
2.75 linear ft. (50 volumes)
Abstract:
Anna Spencer'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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Thomas Scantlebury diaries, 1771-1990 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.33 linear ft. (13 volumes, 4 foldered, 5 total folders)
Abstract:
Thomas Scantlebury's diaries describe his life in Bristol, England, particularly meetings attended, visits among Friends, business related news, and social calls.

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

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Thomas Lippincott journal, 1807

Extent:
0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Thomas Lippincott's diary entries describe his travel to attend Baltimore Yearly Meeting, attendance at weekly and monthly Quaker meetings, family news, and social visits with members of the Quaker community.

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

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Joshua Cresson diary, 1793, undated

Extent:
0.06 linear ft. (1 volume, 1 folder)
Abstract:
The volume provides an account of the Philadelphia Yellow Fever epidemic in 1793, and is largely religious in nature. Entries describe the illness, as well as the death and burial of many members of Cresson's community. The volume includes a note signed by Mary Cresson, Cresson's wife, which she addressed to their children, so that they would understand the circumstances of their father's death.

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

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Gilbert Cope papers, 1869

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:
Gilbert Cope (1840-1928) was a historian, genealogist, and photographer. He was born and raised in West Chester, Pa. and was a Quaker who spent his life researching, recording and photographing life in Chester County.This collection is comprised of the typed diary transcript of entries dated 1869, as well as the Genealogy of Kirk-Price and Cox-Garrett ancestors, and miscellaneous notes pertaining to the Gilbert Cope foundation of genealogy and historical research.

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

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Samuel McGrew papers, 1789-1861 (inclusive)

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of a handwritten copy of the the will of Samuel McGrew, and a single volume of his diary.

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

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Morris family commonplace book, Undated.

Extent:
0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The commonplace book of the Morris family includes copied extracts from the journals of Margaret Morris, which include a description of Yellow Fever in Philadelphia in 1793, as well as copied poems, letters written by Mary Morris and Richard Hill Morris, and a clipped illustration depicting early settlers.

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

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