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Peter R. Decker Collection, 1830-1843 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 1.6 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists chiefly of a nineteenth-century diary of Peter R. Decker, resident of Shawangunk, N.Y.

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

Rebecca Edwards correspondence, 1830-1837 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (3 folders.))
Abstract:: This collection includes personal correspondence between Rebecca J. Edwards and her family. Correspondents include Griffith Edwards, Joseph Johnson, and Benjamin Johnson.

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

Worrall and John family papers and business records, 1830-1939 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4.0 linear feet
Abstract:: During the 1840s, Sharpless Worrall moved with his family to Sugartown in Willistown Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, where he took over ownership of a general store and served as postmaster for 20 years. Upon his retirement, Worrall's son-in-law Hillery John took over the store, which he ran until his death. At that point it was taken over by Hillery's son, Clyde B. John, who eventually turned the business into an antiques shop. Worrall and John family papers and business records, 1830-1939, primarily consist of the business records of the general store under all three owners as well personal and family papers relating to the Worrall and John families.

Held at: Historic Sugartown, Inc. [Contact Us]

Le Ray Quarterly Meeting (Orthodox) Records, 1830-1871 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.25 linear ft. (1 volumes)
Abstract:: Records of LeRay Quarterly Meeting (Orthodox), 1830-1871. Includes: Women's Minutes, 1830-1871.

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

Mitchell Family letters, 1830-1911 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: The papers of the Mitchell family, Quakers in 19th century Philadelphia.

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

Norristown Monthly Meeting Records, 1830-2021 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 linear ft.
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Held at: Quaker Meeting Records at Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections and Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Vincent Town Preparative Meeting Records, 1830-1855 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.25 linear ft.
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Held at: Quaker Meeting Records at Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections and Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Haverford College Corporation records, 1830-2022 (inclusive)

Extent:: 8.59 linear ft. (8 volumes and 15 boxes)
Abstract:: The Haverford College Corporation records contain records relating to the establishment of Haverford College as a corporation, including the Charter and its amendments, meeting minutes, committee and working group records, reports and resolutions, and deeds and legal documents.

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

Mary Chrystie Papers, 1833-1841 (bulk) 1830s-1840s (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 boxes, 1 volume, and 1.0 linear feet
Abstract:: A collection of letters and other writings written principally by Mary Chrystie, but also other members of Chrystie/Few family, mostly from the 1830s through 1840s. Mary Chrystie is a pious, intelligent, chatty, and wealthy young lady from Fishkill Landing, New York. Unfortunately Mary dies at the early age of 17 from tuberculosis in Nice, France.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Cotsen Children's Library [Contact Us]

Edmund Bayley pharmaceutical recipe book, circa 1830s-1872 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volumes
Abstract:: Edmund Bayley was a chemist working in London, England, from at least 1839 to 1870. This volume, entitled "Edm. Bayley Process Book," contains 390 recipes for remedies for medical conditions and veterinary conditions, as well as some cosmetic and personal care products and household recipes.

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

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