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Jacob R. Elfreth Sr. diaries, 1814-1870 (inclusive)

Extent:
2.5 linear ft. (46 volumes)
Abstract:
Jacob R. Elfreth Sr. was a teacher and a bookkeeper for the Leigh Navigation Company. The majority of entries detail family news, Quaker meetings, Elfreth's work with the Leigh Navigation Company, and births, deaths, and marriages within the Quaker community,

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

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Joseph Scattergood diary, 1792-1820 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.125 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Joseph Scattergood, an Elder of Green St. Monthly Meeting, was a signer of the first letter of concern by the Elders of Philadelphia to Elias Hicks regarding the doctrine he was preaching (1822). Diary entries describe Quaker meetings, social calls and family news, visits to family and friends in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, births, deaths, and marriages within the Quaker community, and Scattergood's work as a school teacher.

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

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Sarah Conard commonplace book, 1815-1819 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The commonplace book of Sarah Conard includes extracts and reflections concerning religion, friendship, virtue, and hope. It also includes a memorandum for Charles William and extracts from "Complaint of an African Woman."

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

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Samuel Garrigues commonplace book, 1757-1820 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.12 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The commonplace book of Samuel Garrigues includes extracts of minutes by Thomas Brown, Quaker testimonies, memorandum of Thomas Brown's last illness, and an Account of Ann Parrish. The volume also contains copies of letters written by Samuel Fothergill, Frances Dodshon, Thomas Lloyd, and Samuel Neale.

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

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Cope family financial records, 1789-1883 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.4 linear ft. (4 volumes)
Abstract:
The Cope family's financial records include an account book, a Pennsylvania bank account book, and two family cash books. The collection includes both business and personal financial records.

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

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Morris family financial records, 1794-1943 (inclusive)

Extent:
3.25 linear ft. (54 volumes)
Abstract:
The Morris family financial records include account books, trustee accounts, and receipt books. Volumes generally record deposits, withdrawals for payments for goods and services, and account balances.

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

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Anonymous journal, 1784-1820 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Diary entries describe attendance at Quaker meetings, testimonies of community members in meeting, attendance at funerals, and religious reflection. The section beginning in 1805 seems to be in a different handwriting, though it is unknown whose handwriting it might be.

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

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Mary Howell Swett papers, 1797-1820 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.27 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:
This collection contains the papers of Mary Howell Swett, and includes lists of places she visited and one volume of financial information.

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

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