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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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Lewis-Garrigues collection of family papers, 1753-1840 (inclusive)

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (11 folders.))
Abstract:
This collection centers on the correspodence and family history of the Garrigues family and the Price family, to whom the former were linked with the marriage of Edward Garrigues and Margaret Price. The correspondence, received by Edward Garrigues, is from many prominent Quaker ministers, including Isaac Hicks as he travelled with his cousin, Elias Hicks. Other correspondents include Rebecca Jones, Sarah Scattergood, Stephen Grellet, Charity Cook, Deborah Darby, and Martha Routh. The letters relate the travels of these ministers to meetings in both Europe and the United States, and their thoughts on spirituality.

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

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Margaretta Walton Family Papers, 1812-1961 (inclusive)

Extent:
2 linear ft. (4 boxes)
Abstract:
Margaretta Walton (1829-1904), eminent Quaker minister of Ercildoun, Chester County, Pennsylvania. The collection contains diaries and correspondence of Walton and her husband, Jesse Pusey Walton; business papers and memorabilia; sermons; and related papers. Also included in the collections are journals (1836-1853) of her father, Joseph Shoemaker Walton, who was companion to several Quaker ministers.

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

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Barclay White Diaries, 1877-1878 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.1 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
This collection contains 3 diaries written by Barclay White chronicling his travels (1877-1878) as Superintendent of Indian Affairs (1871-1878).

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

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William Kennard diary, 1841

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
William Kennard was a Quaker minister of Somerset Monthly Meeting. Kennard's diary records his travels through Ohio, Michigan, New York, Canada, Connecticut, Vermont, and Pennsylvania, including travel by rail, steam and canal boat, and coach, and comments on visits to Quaker Meetings and with Friends.

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

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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.

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

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