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Elizabeth Webb diary, 1697-1699 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Diary of Elizabeth Webb's religious visit to the American Colonies. Diary entries describe Webb's voyage from England to Virginia, and her travels to Quaker meetings as far south as North Carolina and as far north as New Hampshire. Entries include references to places visited, especially meetings in Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island, as well as religious reflection and details about the difficulty of overland travel.

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

William C. Allen diaries, 1904-1937 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.33 linear ft. (6 volumes)
Abstract:: Diaries of William C. Allen's religious visits around the world from 1904 to 1937. Entries generally describe the customs, manners, language, transportation, food, and religious beliefs of each location Allen visited, as well as Quaker meetings he lead and religious and political leaders he met with in each place he visited. One volume of the collection does not record a religious visit, but is a record of Allen's thoughts on World War I, which he kept during 1917.

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

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.

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

Mary Howell Swett diary, 1797-1799 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Diary of Mary Swett's religious visit to England in 1797. Entries describe her travel, attendance at meetings, and Quaker hosts in England.

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

Anna Yarnall diaries, 1856-1885 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.16 linear ft. (43 volumes)
Abstract:: Anna Yarnall's diary entries describe weather, social calls, domestic duties, family news, attendance at meetings, births, deaths, and marriages within the Quaker community, and the health of herself and family members.

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

Kelsey Family papers, 1872-1934 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.88 linear ft.
Abstract:: This collection contains materials relating to Rayner Kelsey and his father, Asa Kelsey.

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

Samuel C. Davis diary, 1807-1809 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.039 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Samuel Cole Davis's diary details his illness with "cancer of the lip," as transcribed by Steven E. Kagle. Davis's diary entries include the particulars of his medical condition and the treatments that various doctors attempted to cure the cancer or alleviate pain. Later entries especially focus on his attempt to atone for his sins and seek salvation as he approaches his death.

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

Samuel Smith papers, 1740-1817 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (8 folders.))
Abstract:: This collection includes 10 memorandum books of Samuel Smith, recounting his experiences as a travelling Quaker minister on his journeys in the eastern United States, Liverpool, London and Scotland. Also included is the copy book of a certain "S.B." of Darby Monthly Meeting, dated 1740-1746. This book contains tables of climates and distances, home remedies, and personal financial records. Notable are a list of the holdings of the Philadelphia library in 1741, an elegy to John Chalkley (1741), and an elegy to Robert Jordan.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Sadie Sharpless Green family papers, 1825-1912 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (4 folders.))
Abstract:: This collection includes the commonplace book of Sarah Sharpless Green, the writing book of her sister Amy Sharpless, and the copy book of her daughter Sadie Sharpless Green. In her journals are personal notes, poetry, newspaper clippings, and manuscript copies of spiritual writings. The most substantial of these is the account of the life of Quaker minister Ruth Anna Lindley.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

George D. Cock Family Papers, 1843-1932-bulk 1843 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (1 folder.))
Abstract:: This small collection includes George D. Cock's journal in two bound volumes of his trip in 1843 from his home in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, through Quaker communities in the East, including Philadelphia and Baltimore. The journal includes comments on his courtship of Susan W. Smith, who he married in 1845. The collection also includes a balance sheet from 1843 on freight carried, his marriage certificate, and a letter from his daughter, Marion Cock, which includes family information.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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