Repository: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections / Record Source: Other PACSCL Partners / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1760">1760</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1764">1764</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Elizabeth Drinker diaries, 1758-1800 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.34 linear ft. (24 volumes)
Abstract:: Elizabeth was a colonial era Quaker and prolific journal writer. Elizabeth's diaries are composed of her personal reflections of the day-to-day life of a wealthy Quaker woman in colonial Philadelphia. The majority of Elizabeth's entries detail her daily life, including social calls with other Quaker families and individuals, the births, deaths, and marriages within her community, and attendance at, and descriptions of, weekly and monthly Quaker meetings. Elizabeth's description of events during the American Revolutionary War include general military events, as well as personal experiences during the war.

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John Pemberton diaries, 1750-1778 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:: John Pemberton was a Quaker minister who was involved in Native American issues. The first volume describes Pemberton's visit to England from 1750 to 1754, the second volume is composed of daily entries dated from 1778. The majority of entries in both volumes describe Quaker meetings attended and social visits with Friends and family.

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Elizabeth Wilkinson journal, 1761-1763 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Elizabeth Wilkinson's diary describes her religious visit to Friends in the colonies in North America from her home in England. Entries describe her religious visit to Boston. Upon her arrival in North America, Wilkinson's diary entries describe visits to Friends and attendance at meetings throughout Massachusetts, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Rhode Island, New York, and Pennsylvania. Entries also describe Wilkinson's concerns in the ministry.

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John Smith letterbooks, 1750-1760 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.06 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:: John Smith's letterbooks include both personal and business correspondence. Personal correspondence discusses family news and births, deaths, and marriages within the Quaker community. Business correspondence is largely related to the buying and selling of imported dry goods.

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Samuel Allinson commonplace book, 1761

Extent:: 0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Samuel Allinson was a Quaker active in early New Jersey politics. The commonplace book of Samuel Allinson includes reflections on a variety of topics, including: Jealousy, Constancy and Fortitude, Human Trouble or Infelicity, Deceit, Novels, Romances, Riches and Poverty, Parents and Children, Women, and Marriage. He also includes remarks on slavery (p. 71), and extracts of poetry.

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Samuel Garrigues commonplace book, 1757-1820 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.12 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The commonplace book of Samuel Garrigues includes extracts of minutes by Thomas Brown, Quaker testimonies, memorandum of Thomas Brown's last illness, and an Account of Ann Parrish. The volume also contains copies of letters written by Samuel Fothergill, Frances Dodshon, Thomas Lloyd, and Samuel Neale.

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James & Drinker account book, 1757-1802 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The account book for doctors James and Drinker records payments made and received. Payments were often made in bonds or cash.

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Financial records, 1700-1917 (inclusive)

Extent:: 10 folders
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the single folder collections of financial records.

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Webb and Price family papers, 1703-1961 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.22 linear ft.
Abstract:: The collection contains photos and genealogical information on the Webb and Price families.

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Haines and Bunting family papers, 1682-1863 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (5 folders)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the papers of the Bunting and Haines families, and includes clippings, correspondence, financial records, legal documents, and marriage certificates of the family. While the majority of materials focus on Samuel Bunting Haines, other members of the family are represented among the materials as well.

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