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Samuel B. Morris diary, 1885-1886 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Samuel B. Morris's diary entries describe his time at Haverford College, including classes he attended, meals, sporting events, socializing with friends, and family news and events.

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

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Anna Spencer diaries, 1855-1905 (inclusive)

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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.

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

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Thomas Scantlebury diaries, 1771-1990 (inclusive)

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

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

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Anna Yarnall diaries, 1856-1885 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.16 linear ft. (43 volumes)
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Anna Yarnall'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.

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

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Mordecai Matlack diaries, 1838-1887 (inclusive)

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0.166 linear ft. (3 volumes)
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Mordecai Matlack was a Quaker farmer in the vicinity of Byberry Township, just outside of Philadelphia. The majority of his diary entries describe Quaker meetings, social calls, and daily farm work.

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

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Jane Maule diaries, 1866-1939 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.66 linear ft. (11 volumes, 1 folder)
Abstract:
Diary entries describe weather, Quaker meetings, family news, and births, deaths, and marriages within the family and Quaker community.

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

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Elizabeth Reeve Evans diaries, 1882-1899 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.3 linear ft. (7 volumes)
Abstract:
Diary entries describe social calls, the health of family and friends, the weather, Quaker meetings, and births, deaths, and marriages within the Quaker community.

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

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Esther Fisher Wistar diary, 1866-1892 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Esther Fisher Wistar's diary entries focus on family news, social calls, religious reflection, descriptions of Quaker meetings, and discussions of aging and death.

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

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John Shoemaker journals, 1805-1893 (inclusive) 1805-1815 (bulk)

Extent:
0.16 linear ft. (4 volumes)
Abstract:
John Shoemaker was a Quaker minister. Shoemaker's journals detail his religious visits throughout North America. Entries generally describe travel between destinations, families that host Shoemaker and his companions throughout their travels, and descriptions of Quaker meetings attended and Quaker families visited.

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