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Lippincott-Dillwyn papers

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Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania 19081

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Call Number:
SC.028
Repository:
Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
Extent:
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (4 folders.))
Language:
English
Preferred Citation:
Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College, Lippincott-Dillwyn Papers, 1738-1824.
Date:
1738-1824 (inclusive)
Creator:
Lippincott, William, 1755-, Dillwyn, George, 1738-1820, Randolph, Edward, 1757-1837, and Bispham, Margaret, -1783
Abstract:
This collection includes a daily journal and spiritual essays by William Lippincott and extracts on theological themes by George Dillwyn. Also included is the copy book of Edward Randolph, dated 1822, and a bound manuscript entitled The Experiences of Margret Bispham, of Mount Holly, 1769. This manuscript reflects the influence of Quakerism and spirituality on the choices of an 18th century Quaker woman.

William Lippincott was a birthright Quaker, born in 1755, the son of Restore and Deborah Lippincott. He married Elizabeth Becket in 1773 and was a member of Haddonfield Monthly Meeting.

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Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
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