Subject: Quakers -- History / 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

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]

George Washington Taylor account books, 1831-1882 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.43 linear ft. (4 volumes)
Abstract:: The account books of George W. Taylor record deposits, withdrawals for payments for goods and services, and account balances.

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

Samuel Morton receipt book, 1846-1881 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The receipt book of Samuel Morton records payments made to various individuals for goods and services, generally related to Morton's grange farm.

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

John Perot financial records, 1813-1880 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.16 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:: The estate account books of John Perot generally record deposits, withdrawals for payments, and account balances of Perot's estate.

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

Cope-Collins-Morris papers, 1834-1878

Extent:: .2 linear ft. (5 folders)
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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]

Thomas P. Cope packetship logbooks, 1817-1876 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.54 linear ft. (10 folders)
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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]

Lloyd family diaries, 1815-1873 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.125 linear ft. (6 volumes)
Abstract:: This collection includes a variety of diaries of the Lloyd family, including three anonymous diaries, one diary written by Mary Ann Lloyd, one by Sarah Lloyd, and one by Susan Lloyd. Diary entries are generally related to religion, Quaker meetings, and social calls. Some volumes includes extracts or poetry.

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

John Greenleaf Whittier letterbook, 1842-1873 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: John Greenleaf Whittier was an American Quaker poet and editor, as well as an involved abolitionist. He was a delegate to the Anti-Slavery Society in 1833, a member of the State Legislature in 1835, founded the antislavery Liberty party in 1840, and ran for Congress in 1842. Topics covered in Whittier's letterbook include news of health and family, as well as discussions of contributions to "The Non-Slaveholder" and discussions of English Friends.

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

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