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Margaretta Hinchman letterbooks, 1922-1942 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.23 linear ft. (3 volumes)
Abstract:
Each volume of Margaretta Hinchman's letterbooks is organized alphabetically by the last name of the letter writer, and contains personal correspondence related to social events and social calls.

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

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Newlin family correspondence, 1839-1846 (inclusive)

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the correspondence of the Newlin family. The majority of letters are addressed to Rachel Newlin, written by her brothers, Nicholas and William, and her sister, Hannah Ann Walter. The letters discuss family news, social calls, and events attended, particularly marriages in the Quaker community.

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

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Elizabeth U. Willis scrapbook, 1850-1898 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.2 linear ft. (1 oversized volume)
Abstract:
Elizabeth U. Willis's scrapbook includes photos and clippings about her and Sarah F. Underhill, photos of the Underhill family, clippings, illustrations, and portraits of Quakers, meeting houses, and Quaker birthplaces. Quaker autographs and letters are included as well. Letter writers include Samuel Fothergill, Anne Mott, David Sands, William Allinson, William Dillywn, William Rickman, J. Stephenson, George Jones, Lindley Murray, Richard Mott, and John Barrow. Confederate money, fractional currency, colonial money, excerpts of prayers and testimonies, and embroidery and cross stitch samples are also included.

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

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Mary Kite commonplace book, 1831-1851 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The commonplace book of Mary Kite includes extracts from her diary, correspondence, and an account of a religious visit to North Carolina. Diary entries concern family news, as well as Kite's attendance at Quaker meetings and social events.

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

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Lydia Swain Hinchman letterbooks, 1867-1916 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.39 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:
Each volume of Lydia Swain Hinchman's letterbooks includes both business and personal correspondence. Letters are addressed to both Lydia Swain Hinchman and her husband, Charles Shoemaker Hinchman. Generally, personal correspondence is addressed to Lydia Swain Hinchman, while business correspondence is addressed to Charles Shoemaker Hinchman.

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