Year: <span class="single" data-blrl-single="1861">1861</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

George M. Justice Memorandums, 1825-1861, 1825-1861 (inclusive)

Extent:: .5 linear ft.
Abstract:: George M. Justice was a successful Philadelphia merchant and important Hicksite Quaker. Beginning in 1825 until shortly before his death, he kept volumes of memorandum reflecting his thoughts on religion, the Hicksite Separation and its aftermath in Philadelphia, family information, astronomy, slavery, and other topics.

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

Galway Preparative Meeting (Hicksite) Records, 1815-1861 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.17 linear ft. (3 volumes)
Abstract:: Records of Galway Preparative Meeting (Hicksite), 1797-1861. Includes: Minutes 1797-1861.

Held at: Quaker Meeting Records at Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections and Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

James Tyson diaries, 1859-1861 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.38 linear ft. (4 volumes)
Abstract:: The collection consists of four volumes of diaries which detail James Tyson's time at Haverford College, from daily activities to information on the courses Tyson was taking at the time. The entries range from 1859 to 1861.

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

Family recipe book, circa 1849-1861 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (218 pages)
Abstract:: This volume contains 200 culinary recipes written and compiled approximately between 1849 and 1861 in England. The recipes were primarily written by two unidentified hands.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

Sir Edwin Arnold Letters, 1861 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 0.2 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of fifteen letters (1861) by the English author Sir Edwin Arnold to London publisher Smith, Elder, and Co. regarding his work The Book of Good Counsels.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Enos and Hannah Sharpless family papers, 1790-1861 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (4 folders.))
Abstract:: This collection contains family papers and correspondence of Enos and Hannah Sharpless including two copy books of the latter. The letters primarily concern family matters. Two documents of note are a letter from Johnson Knight concerning the Quaker testimony on slavery and a pass issued for an enslaved person bought by Enos Sharpless in order to be liberated.

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

Joseph Foulke correspondence, 1839-1861 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (9 items (1 folder)))
Abstract:: Includes his correspondence with family members and one letter from William Chandler, 1839-1861. Topics covered are family matters, Quaker meetings, politics, and almanacs.

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

Henry Russell diary, 1858-1861 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Henry Russell's diary entries describe social calls, attendance at Quaker Meetings, personal and religious reflection, prayers, and reminiscences about his wife.

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

William Jones financial records, 1845-1861 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.31 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:: The business ledgers of William Jones record mortgages, rent payments, taxes, and account balances for various Quaker individuals.

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]

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