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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]

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Margaret Ellis memoir, 1739-1752 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Margaret Ellis's memoir begins with an account of Ellis's convincement (conversion to Quakerism) at the age of 14, her experiences in the Society of Friends, her experiences as a minister, and her travels as a minister in England from Philadelphia with her friend Margaret Lewis.

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

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Eli and Sybil Jones Family papers, 1830-1890 (inclusive)

Extent:
3.08 linear ft. (55 volumes)
Abstract:
This collection contains materials from Eli and Sybil Jones, as well as Susan Taber Jones, James Parnell Jones, Virginia Costello Jones, and other materials related to the work and ministry of Eli and Sybil Jones.

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

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John Pemberton manuscript, Undated.

Extent:
0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
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This manuscript provides a brief biographical sketch of John Pemberton, and contains excerpts from his journals and letters from his religious visit in England in 1750.

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

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Joseph Elkinton journal transcript, 1816

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
Joseph Elkinton's journal entries describe his 1816 trip from Philadelphia to a Quaker missionary settlement and school called "Tunessassa," among the Seneca in upstate New York. His entries describe the preparation for the trip and his travel from Philadelphia to Tunessassa. The location of the original journal is unknown.

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

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Emma Cadbury Jr. Correspondence, 1893-1923, 1893-1923 (inclusive) 1900-1923 (bulk)

Extent:
1.26 linear ft.
Abstract:
This collection consists primarily of letter between Emma Cadbury Jr. and other members of the Cadbury family and friends. Letters cover the affairs of family and friends, such as marriages, purchases, and general correspondances. Additionally, there are two pocket diaries and meeting programs.

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

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"The Difficulties and Dangers of Eighteenth Century Travel as Revealed in Quaker Journals", 1946

Extent:
0.13 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Mary C. Campbell's thesis, submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for her Master of Arts in English and comparative literature at Columbia University, focuses on analyzing first-hand travel accounts from Quaker travelers in the 18th century, with sections about travel on foot, on horseback, by carriage, and by sea.

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)
Abstract:
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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