Mary Howell Swett diary
Scope and Contents
This collection is comprised of the single handwritten journal of Mary Swett's religious visit to England in 1797. Entries describe her travel, attendance at meetings, and Quaker hosts in England.
Dates
- Creation: 1797-1799
Creator
- Swett, Mary Howell (Person)
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research use.
Use Restrictions
Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).
Biographical Note
Mary Howell Swett (1739-1821) was born circa 1739 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Jacob Howell. Swett was a minister, and lived at Haddonfield, New Jersey. In 1762, she married Benjamin Swett. From 1797 to 1801, Swett accompanied Charity Cook on her religious visit to Europe. Mary Swett died in 1821.
Extent
0.08 Linear Feet (1 volume)
Language
English
Overview
Diary of Mary Swett's religious visit to England in 1797. Entries describe her travel, attendance at meetings, and Quaker hosts in England.
Acquisition
Unknown.
Processing Information
Processed by Kara Flynn; completed August, 2015.
- Title
- Mary Howell Swett diary, 1797-1799
- Author
- Kara Flynn
- Date
- August, 2015
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
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