Philadelphia Area Archives

Start Over Form biographies (documents)

Emlen and Jones Family Papers, 1767-1976 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.25 linear ft. (3 boxes)
Abstract:: Ancestral information on the Quaker Emlen and Jones families going back to the time of William Penn and Francis Daniel Pastorius in the 17th century and comprised of genealogy and biography, letters, documents and photographs.

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

Benjamin Seebohm biography, Undated.

Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The biography of Benjamin Seebohm describes his early life and education in Germany, and the influence of Quakerism in his young life, particularly the religious visit of Stephen Grellet. The biography also describes Seebohm's travels as a Quaker minister throughout Europe and Great Britain, and includes quoted extracts from Seebohm's journals and letters.

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

Susanna Sharpless manuscript, 1876 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The manuscript of Susanna Sharpless provides a brief biography of Aaron Sharpless and describes his illness and death. The manuscript provides a daily record of Aaron Sharpless's final days, with quotes from interactions with family members and prayers made by Aaron Sharpless on his death bed.

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