Repository: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1800">1800</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1849">1849</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Sara Hartshorne diary, 1845-1856 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Sara Hartshorne's diary entries focus on illnesses and deaths within the family, but also include religious reflections, descriptions of the weather, and visits with family and friends.

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John Letchworth Kite journal, 1847-1848 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Journal entries describe Quaker Meetings in detail, including the names of each person who spoke at meeting, what their message was, and how Kite felt about each particular message. In addition to detailed descriptions of Meetings, Kite's entries also include his own personal spiritual and religious reflections.

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Rachel Scattergood diary, 1840

Extent:: 0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Rachel Scattergood's childhood diary provides an insight into Quaker childhood during the 19th century. Her diary entries revolve around her school activities and lessons, descriptions of her interactions with her parents, and often express guilt over her disobedient behavior.

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Isaac Stephenson diary, 1823-1824 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Isaac Stephenson was a British Quaker minister who went on religious visits throughout Great Britain and the United States. His diary entries describe Stephenson's travels in the Quaker ministry in New England, including descriptions of towns he visited, Friends who hosted him or with whom he visited, and Meetings attended.

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Benjamin Seebohm diary, 1846-1847 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Benjamin Seebohm's diary of his trip to the United States. Entries describe Seebohm's voyage from England to Boston, travel from Boston to Philadelphia, and visits to Friends and attendance at Meetings during his time in the United States.

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George Churchman diaries, 1759-1813 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.4 linear ft. (10 volumes)
Abstract:: Churchman frequently traveled throughout the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions, and thus many of his diary entries describe his travels to visit various meetings and Quaker families from Pennsylvania to as far north as Massachusetts. Entries describe meetings attended and families visited in the various towns and cities that Churchman traveled to, as well as family news, and marriages and deaths within the Quaker community.

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Sarah Upton Bowerman diary, 1841-1868 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.0040 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The diary begins with a description of Bowerman's childhood and early adulthood. Entries are composed of religious reflection, descriptions of meetings attended in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, family news, and social calls.

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Thomas Pim Cope diaries, 1800-1851 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3 linear ft. (11 volumes)
Abstract:: Cope was a Quaker merchant, founder of Cope family shipping business, and member of Philadelphia City Council and Pennsylvania legislature. His diary entries cover a variety of topics including weather, religious and personal reflection, business interests, family news, and discussions of international politics.

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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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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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