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Lavinia Lloyd Knight Papers, 1825-1857 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.25 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:
Lavinia Lloyd Knight (1816-1863) was a Quaker, of Wilmington, Delaware. The collection contains corresondence with Knight's sister, Elizabeth Knorr Knight (1814-1841), lesson book and journal kept as student (1830-1832) of Eli Hilles (1783-1863), essays, poems, biographical material, and other papers.

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

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Dixon - Seeds Family Papers, 1796-1916 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:
Dixon and Seed families were Quakers living near Wilmington, Delaware. Collection includes correspondence, albums, school work, and other family papers.

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

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Ferris-Wetherald Family Papers, 1773-1888 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:
Contains correspondence, legal papers, deeds, and memorabilia of the Ferris and Wetherald families, who were Quakers of Wilmington, Delaware, and Lancashire, England. Persons represented include Benjamin Ferris (1780-1867), of Wilmington, Del., and his daughters, Deborah (1813-1897) and Anna M. Ferris (1815-1890), and Joseph Wetherald (1787-1842), of Wilmington, and his brother, James Wetherald, of Wakefield, England.

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