Bacon family
Family
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
Bacon family papers
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-012
Scope and Content note
This collection is comprised of a single volume diary, as well as correspondence from various members of the Bacon family.
Amos Bacon Papers
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-SC-005
Abstract
Correspondence includes letters written by Amos W. Bacon of Philadelphia to his children, to Samuel W. Bacon from his father and brother while he was at Westtown School, and a love letter from Thomas Bacon to his future wife, Elizabeth Hall. Also contains the probate copy of the will of Charles West, Elizabeth Hall's copy book, the journal of Jane Wilson Bacon, and genealogical material on the entire family.
Bacon family papers
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1226
Overview
Included are letters to the Bacons from family and friends; biographical and genealogical materials; travel letters; Margaret Hope Bacon's diaries of her trip to China under the auspices of the American Friends Service Committee, 1972; to Australia, 1989 and Galapagos, 1992; to Costa Rica and Friends World Committee for Consultation, 1988; and Egypt, 1990; Margaret Hope Bacon's letters; Allen Bacon's letters; stories by Norman Borchardt (M.H. Bacon's father); Francis Bacon in Germany.
Deeds and Documents
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-990A
Overview
This collection includes an assortment of legal documents, including deeds, marriage certificates, indentures, and leases.
Philadelphia Monthly Meeting Northern District records
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-09-030
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of one volume of Mark Balderston's notes for the Monthly Meeting of Philadelphia for the Northern District during the year 1878. It includes a list of members at that time, an index, along with minutes (unknown whether the minutes are original or copied).
Young American Literary Association records
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-09-028
Scope and Contents
This collection is comprised of one collection of minutes from the Young American Literary Association. The minutes describe debates on literary themes, including the topic, who presented on what side, the moderator, and the chosen winner. It often includes who the next moderator and topic will be.
