Philadelphia Area Archives

Start Over Form Diaries Year 1800 to 1849

Cornelius Nolen Weygandt Papers, 1849-1907 (inclusive)

Extent:: 6.5 cubic feet
Abstract:: Cornelius Nolen Weygandt was born in Philadelphia in 1832 and had a career in banking at the Western Bank, located on the south side of Chestnut Street just west of Fourth Street, in the heart of Philadelphia's nineteenth-century financial district and lived most of his married life in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. The Cornelius Nolen Weygandt Papers consists of personal diaries and related correspondence and ephemera that chronicle Weygandt's life from 1849 – 1907.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]

Alfred Fitler Moore Family Papers, 1801-1912 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 cubic feet
Abstract:: The Moore family arrived in Philadelphia in the early nineteenth century and opened a wire company in the city. The Alfred Fitler Moore Family Papers consist of correspondence, diaries, financial material, photographs, and artifacts of Joseph and Cecelia (Fitler) Moore; their children William Joseph, Jr, and Alfred; as well as Cecelia's father and brother Alfred Fitler and Alfred Fitler, Jr. The bulk of the collection relates to Alfred Fitler Moore, benefactor of the Alfred Fitler Moore School of Electrical Engineering.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]

Book of memorandums and commentaries, 1839-1841 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: A volume comprising the diary entries of Philadelphian William Dickinson spanning the years 1839-1941.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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]

John M. Rice diary, 1815-1867 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.13 linear ft. (1 volume, 1 folder)
Abstract:: John M. Rice's diary entries describe his voyages with the Navy, including information about the weather and caring for sick sailors. He appears to have been stationed near New Orleans, Louisiana, during the end of the War of 1812, and entries include news of military defeats during the war. Later entries describe his visit to family in Philadelphia and his attendance at social gatherings.

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

Edward Bettle papers, 1824-1911 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.44 linear ft.
Abstract:: This collection contains papers of the Bettle family, primarily Edward and Jane Temple Bettle.

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

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]

Naomi and Rayner Kelsey papers, 1842, 1900-1952, undated (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.44 linear ft.
Abstract:: The papers include the correspondence of Rayner and Naomi Kelsey, a diary kept by Naomi Kelsey, sermons and talks of Rayner Kelsey, and a number of miscellaneous objects.

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

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]

William Canby diary and commonplace book, 1837-1839 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: William Canby's diary details his two years (1837-1839) as a student at Haverford College including extracurriculars, academics, weather, and social excursions.

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

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