Form: Diaries / Year: <span class="single" data-blrl-single="1850">1850</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Thomas Chase papers, 1843-1947 (inclusive)

Extent:: .75 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:: Correspondence, portraits, photographs, clippings, articles, addresses, lecture notes, diary, and miscellaneous papers related to Thomas Chase (1827-1892), his family, and his years at Haverford as professor and president of the College.

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

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]

Kite Family papers, 1820-1879 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: Members of the Kite family and others discuss 19th century Quaker issues, family, and attending Meeting.

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

Sharpless Family papers, 1748-1875 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.25 linear ft. (3 boxes)
Abstract:: Letters, accounts, diaries, and journals of members of the interrelated Sharpless and Kite families, including the papers of Joshua Sharpless (1746/7-1826) and letters of Mary Kite (1792-1861) as well as the papers of Edward G. Smedley, ca. 1836-1908, dealing with his experiences as a conscientious objector during the Civil War, 1863-1866.

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

Walton-Kite Family papers, 1789-1937 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:: The collection consists predominantly of the papers of the Walton family, but also contains Kite family and Fawcett family papers.

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]

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