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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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Deborah Bunting Haines diaries, 1860-1863 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.16 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:
Deborah Bunting Haines's diary entries describe weather, family news, social calls, religious reflection, and descriptions of Quaker meetings.

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

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Lloyd family diaries, 1815-1873 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.125 linear ft. (6 volumes)
Abstract:
This collection includes a variety of diaries of the Lloyd family, including three anonymous diaries, one diary written by Mary Ann Lloyd, one by Sarah Lloyd, and one by Susan Lloyd. Diary entries are generally related to religion, Quaker meetings, and social calls. Some volumes includes extracts or poetry.

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

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Jane Maule diaries, 1866-1939 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.66 linear ft. (11 volumes, 1 folder)
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Diary entries describe weather, Quaker meetings, family news, and births, deaths, and marriages within the family and Quaker community.

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

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Sarah Frances Smiley diaries, 1857-1859 (inclusive)

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0.083 linear ft. (2 volumes)
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Sarah Frances Smiley was a Quaker minister. Her diary entries describe Quaker meetings, ongoing struggles with her religious conviction, and her dedication to God.

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

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Sarah Wistar diary, 1857-1859 (inclusive)

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0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
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Early diary entries describe Sallie's classes and studies in her efforts to earn her high school diploma, while later entries describe social calls, illnesses in the family, and other family news, as well as Sallie's responsibilities as the eldest daughter living at home.

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

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Esther Fisher Wistar diary, 1866-1892 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Esther Fisher Wistar's diary entries focus on family news, social calls, religious reflection, descriptions of Quaker meetings, and discussions of aging and death.

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)
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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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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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Amy Fenimore diary, 1803-1840 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.042 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Amy Fenimore was a Quaker from Philadelphia. Her diary entries largely focus on prayers and religious reflection, and many describe Quaker meetings, and births, deaths, and marriages within the Quaker community. Entries during the years 1832-1833 discuss the Hicksite-Orthodox Quaker separation.

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