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John M. Rice diary
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Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]370 Lancaster Ave, Haverford, PA 19041
This is a finding aid. It is a description of archival material held at the Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections. Unless otherwise noted, the materials described below are physically available in their reading room, and not digitally available through the web.
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This collection is comprised of the single volume diary of John M. Rice, as well as a single folder of related materials, which were tucked inside the original volume. Diary entries describe Rice's voyages with the Navy, including information about the weather and caring for sick sailors. He appears to have been stationed near New Orleans, Louisiana, during the end of the War of 1812, and entries include news of military defeats during the war. Later entries describe his visit to family in Philadelphia and his attendance at social gatherings.
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Processed by Kara Flynn; completed November, 2015.
- Publisher
- Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections
- Finding Aid Author
- Kara Flynn
- Finding Aid Date
- November, 2015
- Access Restrictions
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The collection is open for research use.
- Use Restrictions
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Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).
Collection Inventory
Diary entries in this volume describe Rice's voyages with the navy, including the weather and caring for sick sailors. He appears to have been stationed near New Orleans, Louisiana during the end of the War of 1812, and entries include news of military defeats during the war. Later entries describe his visit to family in Philadelphia and his attendance at social gatherings.
Physical Description1 volumes
This folder includes pressed leaves and flowers, photographs, and other materials that were originally tucked inside the volume.
Physical Description1 folders