Subject: Quakers -- Diaries / Language: English - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

John Letchworth Kite journal, 1847-1848 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Journal entries describe Quaker Meetings in detail, including the names of each person who spoke at meeting, what their message was, and how Kite felt about each particular message. In addition to detailed descriptions of Meetings, Kite's entries also include his own personal spiritual and religious reflections.

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

Samuel B. Morris diary, 1885-1886 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Samuel B. Morris's diary entries describe his time at Haverford College, including classes he attended, meals, sporting events, socializing with friends, and family news and events.

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

William G. Rhoads diary, 1858

Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The first pages of William G. Rhoads's diary ask a series of questions concerning moral behavior and manners, which Rhoads subsequently answers in each entry. Entries also detail Rhoads's apprenticeship as a book keeper, social calls, and Quaker meetings he attended.

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

Henry Russell diary, 1858-1861 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Henry Russell's diary entries describe social calls, attendance at Quaker Meetings, personal and religious reflection, prayers, and reminiscences about his wife.

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

Rachel Scattergood diary, 1840

Extent:: 0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Rachel Scattergood's childhood diary provides an insight into Quaker childhood during the 19th century. Her diary entries revolve around her school activities and lessons, descriptions of her interactions with her parents, and often express guilt over her disobedient behavior.

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

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]

Janet Stokes diaries, 1996-1997 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.13 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:: Janet Stokes was a British Quaker who moved to Philadelphia in the 1970s. She worked at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and served as a hospital chaplain after she retired. Entries are generally related to personal and religious reflection and descriptions of Stokes's struggles with depression.

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

Benjamin Seebohm diary, 1846-1847 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: 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]

William Thompson diary, 1860

Extent:: 0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Diary entries are largely related to William Thompson's family's grocery business, family news, illness, social calls, and Quaker meetings he attended. He occasionally also describes Quakers from England and Ireland making religious visits to America.

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

Emma Waln diary, 1890-1891 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Emma Waln's diary entries detail her active social life, including descriptions of attendance of various social events, including whist parties, women's clubs meetings, lectures, and parties, as well as more informal social calls from friends and family. Waln's diary also describes attending classes and lectures at Swarthmore College.

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

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