Subject: Quakers -- History - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

William Hodgson Jr. diary, 1827

Extent:: 0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: William Hodgson Jr. was a Quaker minister. His diary entries describe the voyage from Liverpool, England, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, including descriptions of the weather, books Hodgson read while on board, and the Captain and other passengers. Later entries related to Hodgson's time in Philadelphia describe the terrain, his attendance at the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and other Quaker Meetings, visits to schools in Philadelphia, and discussions of the Hicksite separation.

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

Robert Lindsey journal, 1850

Extent:: 0.0080 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Journal of Robert Lindsey's trip to visit Friends in Iowa. Entries describe the journey, including descriptions of the weather, travel by horse and wagon over the prairies, the dangerous crossing of the frozen Mississippi River, the history of the Quakers in Iowa, Quaker Meetings attended, and visits to various Iowa Quaker families.

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

Samuel Newitt journal, circa 1792

Extent:: 0.0080 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Travel journal of Samuel Newitt. Entries detail Newitt's journey to Rhode Island, including descriptions of visits with Friends and attendance at Meetings in various towns in Rhode Island.

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

Rebecca Scattergood diary, 1774-1775 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.01 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The diary of Rebecca Scattergood's trip to Nantucket from the fall of 1774 to the spring of 1775. Entries describe travel to Nantucket from Philadelphia, remedies for various illnesses, attendance at meetings, and social calls.

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

Ann Shipley diary, 1820 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Ann Shipley accompanied Anna Braithwaite on her two interviews with Elias Hicks in January and March 1824, and wrote a letter, dated October 15, 1824, defending Anna Braithwaite's account of the meeting. Her diary entries detail her travels throughout Pennsylvania, including visits with Friends and attendance at Quaker meetings.

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

Henry Simmons journals, 1796-1800 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (4 volumes)
Abstract:: Henry Simmons was a Quaker missionary to the Seneca Nation and a member Middletown Monthly Meeting. Henry Simmons's journals are related to time Simmons spent with the Oneida and Seneca nations.

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

Sarah Wistar diary, 1857-1859 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Early diary entries describe Sallie's classes and studies in her efforts to earn her high school diploma, while later entries describe social calls, illnesses in the family, and other family news, as well as Sallie's responsibilities as the eldest daughter living at home.

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

Rebecca Wright diary, 1784, Undated

Extent:: 0.08 linear ft. (1 volume, 1 folder)
Abstract:: Entries in Rebecca Wright's diary of her religious visit to England and Ireland provide an account of her voyage to Ireland, her recuperation in Waterford after arriving, her attendance at meetings in Ireland, her travel to Liverpool, and attendance at meetings throughout England.

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

George Bacon diaries, 1813-1829 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.89 linear ft. (17 volumes)
Abstract:: George Bacon's entries largely focus on descriptions of the weather, Quaker meetings attended, Yearly Meetings attended, births, deaths, and marriages in the Quaker community, social calls, and news of his family and business. In addition to the 17 original volumes of diaries, the collection includes a folder of partial transcripts of Bacon's diaries, some typed, some handwritten, as well as an index of journal entries by topic.

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

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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