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Cromwell Family correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-051

Scope and Contents

This collection is composed of a single folder of the correspondence of the Cromwell family, a 19th century Quaker family, believed to be the in-laws of Thomas Chase.

Dates

  • 1832-1842

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research use.

Use Restrictions

Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).

Biographical Note

William Cromwell (1800-1872) was the son of James and Charlotte Cromwell. He married Caroline Underhill in 1825. He was a member of the Society of Friends and was active in working toward emancipation and the humane treatment of Native Americans. He was a member of the House of Refuge for Juvenile Delinquents. He was a trustee of the Bowery Savings Bank. Alice Cromwell, his daughter, married Thomas Chase, president of Haverford College.

Alice (Cromwell) Chase (1837-1882), the daughter of William and Caroline (Underhill) Cromwell, was a member of Monthly Meeting of Philadelphia for the Western District. She married Thomas Chase.

Extent

.01 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Language

English

Overview

This collection contains the correspondence of the Cromwell family, a 19th century Quaker family, believed to be the in-laws of Thomas Chase.

Acquisition

The Cromwell Family correspondence was donated to Special Collections, Haverford College in 2012 by Tom Hamm.

Related Materials

HC.MC.1238 Chase-Cromwell-Underhill Family papers

Processing Information

Processed by Kara Flynn; completed January, 2016.

Title
Cromwell Family correspondence, 1832-1842
Author
Kara Flynn
Date
February, 2016
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

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