Subject: Quakers -- Social life and customs / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1850">1850</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1854">1854</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Start Over Subject Quakers -- Social life and customs Year 1850 to 1854

Extent:: 2 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:: The collection is composed of two family scrapbooks and acid-free copies. In 1894-1895, James M. Price researched information and correspondence concerning the time his aunt and uncle, Philip and Matilda Price, spent in the utopian community of New Harmony, Indiana, 1825-1826. Copies and some of his original correspondence were mounted into an old account book. In 1929, Susanna M. Price, his daughter, compiled a scrapbook containing family history, reminiscences, and photographs.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Extent:: 0.0040 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The diary begins with a description of Bowerman's childhood and early adulthood. Entries are composed of religious reflection, descriptions of meetings attended in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, family news, and social calls.

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

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