Repository: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1785">1785</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1789">1789</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 S. Whitall diary, 1785

Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Whitall kept this diary for his sister, to whom he addresses the majority of his entries. Entries include quotes from scripture, Quaker sermons, and poetry, as well as descriptions of his voyage from New York to France by sea. During his time in France, entries describe Whitall's travels to Nantes and Bordeaux, as well as visits with Friends in France.

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Sarah Logan Fisher letterbook, 1783-1788 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The letterbook of Sarah Logan Fisher includes personal correspondence. The majority of letters are written to Fisher's family members, including her brother, Charles Fisher, and her cousin, Mary Arch, as well as a number of unnamed cousins. Letters largely concern family and friends, and births, deaths, and marriages within the Quaker community.

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John Fling commonplace book, 1786-1816 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The commonplace book of John Fling includes poetry and extracts arranged by topic. Some of the later extracts are signed by Hannah Fling.

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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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Images of Friends Meeting Houses, slides and oversized, 1674-1953 (inclusive)

Extent:: 5 linear ft. (31 boxes)
Abstract:: Images, mostly glass slides and oversize images, of Quaker meetinghouses from the US and around the world.

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Quaker Objects Collection, 1747-1993 (inclusive)

Extent:: 12 linear ft. (11 boxes)
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Cope family financial records, 1789-1883 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.4 linear ft. (4 volumes)
Abstract:: The Cope family's financial records include an account book, a Pennsylvania bank account book, and two family cash books. The collection includes both business and personal financial records.

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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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Joseph Smith account book, 1771-1795 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.15 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The personal account book of Joseph Smith includes an account of John Smith's estate, and Joseph Smith's personal accounts, including records of deposits, withdrawals for payments for goods and services, and account balances.

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