Subject: Quakers -- History / Year: <span class="single" data-blrl-single="1850">1850</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Legal documents, 1693-1883 (inclusive)

Extent:: .25 linear ft. (1 box, 1 oversize box, 1 flat file drawer)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the legal documents of various Quaker individuals and organizations.

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

Cope family correspondence, 1833-1855

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the correspondence of the Cope family.

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

Samuel McGrew papers, 1789-1861 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of a handwritten copy of the the will of Samuel McGrew, and a single volume of his diary.

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

Satterthwaite family papers, 1735-1924 (inclusive)

Extent:: .25 linear ft. (7 folders)
Abstract:: Satterthwaite family materials are primarily letters of family members in the 18th century to William Satterthwaite, as well as genealogical information (deaths, marriages, children, mostly 19th century) on the Satterthwaite, Mitchell, Stackhouse, Palmer, Simpson, Tomlinson, Wood, Croasdale, and other families.

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

Scattergood family papers, circa 1800-1876 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.2 linear ft.
Abstract:: Primarily the letters of the Quaker Scattergood family detailing daily life in the Philadelphia area and touching on issues of dress. There is a also a letter of Joseph Scattergood from Tunesassa, New York, telling of his work with Cornplanter's Native Americans. As well, there is a diary kept by Ann Sellers from 1853 to 1856 and a cookbook, circa 1800.

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

Morris-Libby papers, 1826, 1950, undated (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (3 folders)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the correspondence of Frederick Libby and Ellison Morris, regarding war crimes trials, as well as a number of photographs, including a photograph of Arch St.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Francis Bacon diaries, 1841-1843 and 1858-1862 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.062 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:: Entries describe Bacon's daily life, including descriptions of the weather, Quaker meetings he attended, business transactions, social calls with friends and family, and the births, deaths, and marriages within the Quaker community.

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

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.

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

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