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John Shoemaker journals, 1805-1893 (inclusive) 1805-1815 (bulk)

Extent:
0.16 linear ft. (4 volumes)
Abstract:
John Shoemaker was a Quaker minister. Shoemaker's journals detail his religious visits throughout North America. Entries generally describe travel between destinations, families that host Shoemaker and his companions throughout their travels, and descriptions of Quaker meetings attended and Quaker families visited.

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

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Families of Philadelphia papers, 1700-1942 (inclusive)

Extent:
16.5 linear ft. (33 boxes)
Abstract:
Papers of the Philadelphia families Bloomfield, Coates, Cresson, Emlen, Gumbes, Horner, Howel, Lloyd, Macomb, Moore, Vaux and Wetherill families from the 19th and 20th centuries. Some of these families were Quaker, including Coates, Emlen and Vaux; others had some Quaker family members, including Cresson, other families, including Gumbes and Wetherill, did not remain Quaker.

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]