Hallowell, Benjamin, 1799-1877
Person
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Hallowell-Stabler Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-057
Overview
The Hallowell and Stabler families were Quakers mainly of Sandy Spring, Maryland. James S. Hallowell was a noted educator, and Edward Stabler was the postmaster of Sandy Spring. The collection illustrates the life of a 19th century Quaker family in Alexandria, Virginia, Washington, D.C., Sandy Spring, Maryland, and Philadelphia, where several relatives resided. While emphasizing family affairs and domestic life, these papers contain material of interest on education, farm life, observations...
Dates:
1811-1946
Edward Parrish Papers
Collection — Othertype RG6-D01
Identifier: SFHL-RG6-D01
Overview
This collection contains miscellaneous correspondence of Edward Parrish, first president of Swarthmore College (1864-1871).
Dates:
1859-1872
George Truman Papers
Collection — Othertype SC-136
Identifier: SFHL-SC-136
Abstract
This collection includes correspondence received by Dr. George Truman and his nephew Joseph. Included are letters from Samuel Janney regarding publications in the Friends Intelligencer, letters from Anson Lapham regarding the establishment of the Friends Historical Library at Swarthmore College, and letters from Edward Merritt regarding the history of the Friendly Association for Regaining and Preserving Peace with the Indians. Also included is a letter from Benjamin Hallowell regarding...
Dates:
1844-1891
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- Quakers -- Education 2
- Quakers -- Pennsylvania 2
- Civil service 1
- Farm life 1
- Hunting 1
- Quakers -- Maryland -- Sandy Spring 1
- Quakers -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia 1
- Quakers -- Social life and customs 1
- Quakers -- Virginia -- Alexandria 1
- Quakers -- Washington (D.C.) 1
- Rifles 1
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 1
- Universities and colleges -- Pennsylvania 1
- Universities and colleges -- Pennsylvania -- History -- 19th century 1 + ∧ less
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