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

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0.29 linear ft. (2 volumes)
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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)
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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]

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Hannah Peters Bringhurst diary, 1781

Extent:
0.75 linear ft. (1 volume)
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Diary entries largely focus on religious reflection, but also describe social calls and Quaker meetings.

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

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Sara Hartshorne diary, 1845-1856 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
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Sara Hartshorne's diary entries focus on illnesses and deaths within the family, but also include religious reflections, descriptions of the weather, and visits with family and friends.

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

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Emma Waln diary, 1890-1891 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
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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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Sarah Upton Bowerman diary, 1841-1868 (inclusive)

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0.0040 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The diary begins with a description of Bowerman's childhood and early adulthood. Entries are composed of religious reflection, descriptions of meetings attended in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, family news, and social calls.

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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Hannah Milhous Vernon papers, 1855-1889

Extent:
.15 linear ft. (3 folders)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the papers of Hannah Milhous Vernon, and includes two unbound commonplace books, the loose pages of Vernon's diaries, and a single unbound volume of meeting minutes for the Damorris Monthly Meeting of Women Friends.

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