Repository: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections / Year: <span class="single" data-blrl-single="1869">1869</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Thomas Wistar journals, 1841-1875 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.42 linear ft. (5 volumes)
Abstract:: Thomas Wistar's journal entries largely describe his work as an Indian Commissioner, including visits to Washington D.C., the Seneca Nation, the Wichita Indian Agency, and other Native American Reservations. In addition to his work as a commissioner, entries detail social calls with family and friends, descriptions of Quaker meetings, and religious reflection and prayers.

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Howard Comfort diaries, 1867-1870 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.25 linear ft. (3 volumes)
Abstract:: Howard Comfort was a Quaker merchant in Philadelphia, and often traveled between Philadelphia and various cities in Great Britain on business. Each volume is a small "pocket diary," and entries include lists of assignments and readings for class, notes, and quoted excerpts from materials Comfort had read, as well as descriptions of social calls and Quaker meetings.

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Cope-Evans Family papers, 1683-2012 (inclusive)

Extent:: 7.5 linear ft. (18 boxes)
Abstract:: The Cope-Evans papers cover the years 1683 to 2012, and detail the history of the inter-related Cope and Evans families, important Philadelphia-area Quakers. The papers are divided into four series: Personal and Family papers, Business papers, J. Morris Evans papers, and Miscellaneous.

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Potts Family papers, 1804-1908 (inclusive) 1840-1880 (bulk)

Extent:: 1.5 linear ft. (3 boxes)
Abstract:: This collection includes materials from Joseph Kirkbride Potts, Mary Potts, Anna Potts, and Elizabeth Potts. and contains materials in five series: "Journalsand Diaries," "Commonplace Books," "Scrapbook and Photographs," "Estate of Joseph Potts," and "Miscellaneous Materials."

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Anna Spencer diaries, 1855-1905 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2.75 linear ft. (50 volumes)
Abstract:: Anna Spencer'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.

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Thomas Scantlebury diaries, 1771-1990 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.33 linear ft. (13 volumes, 4 foldered, 5 total folders)
Abstract:: Thomas Scantlebury's diaries describe his life in Bristol, England, particularly meetings attended, visits among Friends, business related news, and social calls.

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Richard Hockley letterbook, 1737-1742, 1965-1967 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.02 linear ft. (1 volume, 1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the single letterbook of Richard Hockley and contains business correspondence. The majority of letters in the volume are written by Richard Hockley on his travels for the business interests of Thomas Hyam, a London merchant. Letters are written from a variety of locations, including Barbados, Charleston, South Carolina, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Provident Society for Employing the Poor account book, 1824-1925 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.15 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The Treasurer's account book for the Provident Society for Employing the Poor records deposits, withdrawals for payments, and account balances for the accounts of the Provident Society for Employing the Poor. The inside cover includes a description of the duties of the Treasurer for the Society, and lists of the board of managers of the Society for different years.

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George Washington Taylor account books, 1831-1882 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.43 linear ft. (4 volumes)
Abstract:: The account books of George W. Taylor record deposits, withdrawals for payments for goods and services, and account balances.

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Milcah Martha Moore Fund records, 1866-1882

Extent:: 0.09 linear ft. (1 volume)
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