Repository: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections / Subject: Quakers -- Travel / Language: English - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Mitchell Family letters, 1830-1911 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: The papers of the Mitchell family, Quakers in 19th century Philadelphia.

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William Kennard diary, 1841

Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: William Kennard was a Quaker minister of Somerset Monthly Meeting. Kennard's diary records his travels through Ohio, Michigan, New York, Canada, Connecticut, Vermont, and Pennsylvania, including travel by rail, steam and canal boat, and coach, and comments on visits to Quaker Meetings and with Friends.

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John Pemberton diaries, 1750-1778 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:: John Pemberton was a Quaker minister who was involved in Native American issues. The first volume describes Pemberton's visit to England from 1750 to 1754, the second volume is composed of daily entries dated from 1778. The majority of entries in both volumes describe Quaker meetings attended and social visits with Friends and family.

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Martha Routh journal, 1794

Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Martha Routh's journal describes her voyage from London to Boston, which she took in 1794. Entries describe the small group of Quakers that Routh traveled with, including Thomas Scattergood, as well as descriptions of the weather, communications with other ships during the journey, and Routh's struggles with illness on board. The journal ends when Routh arrives in Boston, and her last entry describes her Quaker hosts there, and the burial of a man who died on board the ship.

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Henry Hale G. Sharpless diaries, 1841-1870 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.37 linear ft. (8 volumes)
Abstract:: Four of Henry Hale G. Sharpless's diaries are travel diaries that describe his travels throughout the eastern United States, Europe, and the Middle East. The remaining three diaries describe Sharpless's daily life at home in Pennsylvania, and on his farm outside Philadelphia.

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George A. Selleck diary, 1920

Extent:: 0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The diary of George A. Selleck's trip from his home in Kansas to England to attend the Friend's Peace Conference as a delegate. Entries detail Selleck's travel by train from Kansas to Philadelphia and on to New York, his voyage from New York to Liverpool, and his travels within England. Upon his arrival in England, entries describe sight seeing, largely in Devonshire, as well as Friends visited and Meetings attended.

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John S. Whitall diary, 1785

Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Whitall kept this diary for his sister, to whom he addresses the majority of his entries. Entries include quotes from scripture, Quaker sermons, and poetry, as well as descriptions of his voyage from New York to France by sea. During his time in France, entries describe Whitall's travels to Nantes and Bordeaux, as well as visits with Friends in France.

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Joshua Sharpless diaries, 1798, 1965 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.16 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:: Entries describe Sharpless's travel to, and time spent in, Cornplanter's village during 1798.

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Henry Hale G. Sharpless letterbooks, 1851-1864 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.12 linear ft. (4 volumes)
Abstract:: Hanry Hale G. Sharpless's letterbooks contain both business and personal correspondence. The majority of the correspondence is personal, addressed to friends and family during Sharpless's travels. The letters include topics such as descriptions of the cities and towns he visits, as well as discussion of landmarks, cultural differences, food, and styles of dress.

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Jehu Newlin signature album, 1887-1888 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The signature album of Jehu and Sarah Newlin includes an inscription on the inside cover, which reads: "Jehu and Sarah Newlin, From their friends Susanna Midgley and Martha Carth. Torquay, 3/1/1887." Signatures are accompanied by dates and locations. locations include Torquay; Philadelphia; Damascus, Syria; Ramallah; London; Yorkshire; Alder, Oregon; Newberg, Oregon; Los Angeles, California; Pasadena, California; and Damascus, Ohio.

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