Philadelphia Area Archives

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Samuel Gummere diary, 1854

Extent:: 0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Diary of Samuel Gummere's 1854 trip to England. Early entries describe the ten day voyage by steamship, including descriptions of passengers, accommodations on board, and sea sickness. Later entries describe Gummere's exploration of England, including visits to Liverpool and London.

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

Francis and Samuel Gummere papers, 1854-1937 (inclusive) 1854-1919 (bulk)

Extent:: 0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: This collection contains materials related to the life of Francis Barton Gummere (1855-1919) as well as his father, Samuel James Gummere (1811-1874).

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

Samuel J. Gummere manuscripts, 1857

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:: Samuel J. Gummere's manuscripts detail his time traveling through Iowa's prairies, and include both poetry and prose.

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

David Stroud Burson letter to Samuel J. Gummere, 1837

Extent:: 0.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: The collection contains one handwritten letter from David Stroud Burson to Samuel J. Gummere regarding a recommendation for a teaching job.

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