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"A Short Narrative of the Life of Jane Hoskins", Undated.

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The single volume autobiography of Jane Hoskins, entitled "A Short Narrative of the Life of Jane Hoskins," details her early life, an account of her convincement (conversion to Quakerism), her passage to Pennsylvania as an indentured servant, and her Quaker beliefs and religious reflection.

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

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Esther A. and Lloyd Balderston papers, 1885-1961 (inclusive)

Extent:
2.5 linear ft. (7 boxes)
Abstract:
Materials documenting the life of Esther Balderston Jones during her time as a missionary in Japan (1914-1924) and from her father, Lloyd Balderston, about family history and geneology.

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

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Margaret Ellis memoir, 1739-1752 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Margaret Ellis's memoir begins with an account of Ellis's convincement (conversion to Quakerism) at the age of 14, her experiences in the Society of Friends, her experiences as a minister, and her travels as a minister in England from Philadelphia with her friend Margaret Lewis.

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

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Elizabeth Ashbridge autobiography, Undated.

Extent:
0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The autobiography of Elizabeth Ashbridge includes a description of her early life, how she was lead to join the Quaker ministry, and her first religious visit to New York in 1732.

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