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Some account of the journeys of Thomas and Elizabeth Robson of Liverpool upon the Continent and elsewhere in 1823-1845

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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.173
Repository:
Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
Extent:
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (1 v.))
Language:
English
Date:
1823-1909 (inclusive)
Creator:
Crewdson, Wilson, b. 1856, Robson, Elizabeth, 1771-1843, and Robson, Thomas, 1768-1852
Abstract:
Bound collection of 29 ALsS, plus 3 typewritten items. Includes a genealogical chart of the Robson family and a summary account of a journey to the Continent in 1831, in part a transcription of the original journal. Also includes silhouettes of members of the Crewdson and Robson families.

Thomas Robson was an Elder in the Society of Friends in England, and his wife, Elizabeth Stephenson Robson, a recorded Minister. He was a wine and spirits merchant, later tea and groceries. They frequently travelled together in the ministry, visiting America several times from 1824-1842. Elizabeth Robson was a strong advocate of the Orthodox position prior to the Separation of 1827/28.

Robson Manuscripts.

Formerly called Robson Mss.

Source of acquisition--Edward Hall. Method of acquisition--Purchased from; Date of acquisition--1955.

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