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Charles Edward Gause papers, 1883-1940 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.44 linear ft.
Abstract:
This collection is comprised mostly of journals that Charles Edward Gause wrote, including during travels with friends. There are also some letters.

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

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Samuel Gummere diary, 1854

Extent:
0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Diary of Samuel Gummere's 1854 trip to England. Early entries describe the ten day voyage by steamship, including descriptions of passengers, accommodations on board, and sea sickness. Later entries describe Gummere's exploration of England, including visits to Liverpool and London.

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

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Isaac Stephenson diary, 1823-1824 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Isaac Stephenson was a British Quaker minister who went on religious visits throughout Great Britain and the United States. His diary entries describe Stephenson's travels in the Quaker ministry in New England, including descriptions of towns he visited, Friends who hosted him or with whom he visited, and Meetings attended.

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

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Benjamin Seebohm diary, 1846-1847 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
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Benjamin Seebohm's diary of his trip to the United States. Entries describe Seebohm's voyage from England to Boston, travel from Boston to Philadelphia, and visits to Friends and attendance at Meetings during his time in the United States.

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

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John Woolman diary, 1772

Extent:
0.0080 linear ft. (1 volume)
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John Woolman's diary from his voyage to England in 1772, the original manuscript of which is held at the Mount School, York, United Kingdom. Entries discuss Woolman's travel with Samuel Emlen, including preparations for the voyage, description of weather conditions, conditions on board, religious reflection, and reflection on the slave trade.

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

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George Churchman diaries, 1759-1813 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.4 linear ft. (10 volumes)
Abstract:
Churchman frequently traveled throughout the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions, and thus many of his diary entries describe his travels to visit various meetings and Quaker families from Pennsylvania to as far north as Massachusetts. Entries describe meetings attended and families visited in the various towns and cities that Churchman traveled to, as well as family news, and marriages and deaths within the Quaker community.

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

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Walter Robson journal, 1877-1878 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.083 linear ft. (1 volume)
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Walter Robson's journal is entitled "Voyage to America and travels in the United States." Its entries describe Robson's departure from England and his voyages to and from the United States, including weather, accommodations, and fellow passengers. While in the United States, Robson traveled to various Friends and meetings in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Ohio, Chicago, Iowa, Indianapolis, Baltimore, North Carolina, and New York.

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

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Ann Warder diaries, 1786-1789 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.25 linear ft. (5 folders)
Abstract:
This collection includes three bound volumes of handwritten transcriptions and extracts of Ann Head Warder's diaries, originally written between 1786 and 1789. The transcriptions were written by later family members during the 19th century. Diary entries describe Ann's voyage to America and her travels within New York and Pennsylvania, including people she met, Quaker meetings she attended, and social calls made during her travels.

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

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Peter Andrews journal, 1755-1756 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.021 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Journal kept during Andrews's travels in England during the years 1755 and 1756. Entries describe his voyage from Philadelphia to Newcastle, including the weather, fellow passengers, and Quaker meetings held on board. Upon Andrews's arrival in England, entries describe visits to fellow Quakers, Quaker meetings, and discussions of the state of the Society of Friends in England.

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