People: Elkinton, Joseph, 1794-1868 - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

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Extent:: 4 cubic ft. (16 boxes)
Abstract:: This collection consists of 15 boxes of photograph albums, black and white photographs, negatives, portraits, and loose photographs, dating from approximately 1856-1987. It includes images of the Elkinton, Bucknell, Grove, and Dunham families.

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

Extent:: .1 linear ft. ((19 items.))
Abstract:: Most of the correspondence in this collection is addressed to Henry Drinker concerning trivial and more substantive matters of his business and that of the Society of Friends, including a letter from William Savery in 1794 from Canadagua describing a visit to the Oneidas. Also included are a document from the Philadelphia Committee to Joseph Elkinton in Tunesassah (1822) and a subscription list (1831) for J.J. Foster's publication on the New Jersey Crosswicks trial, signed by Roberts Vaux and others.

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

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