SFHL/FHL/SC. Small Collections
Record Group Term
Identifier: SFHL/FHL/SC
This record group includes small collections that are less than a box-worth of material.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Parrish family papers
Collection — Othertype SC-184
Identifier: SFHL-SC-184
Abstract
Collection of family papers includes letters received by Abraham Scott, 1700-1704, a volume containing copies of letters written by George Dillwyn in relation to his wife's inheritance of part of the estate of Richard Hill, Hannah Moore, and Henry Hill, including a house in Madeira, 1799-1816, and an almanac with notations by Captain John Hollitt. Of particular interest is John Parrish's diary of his journey in the ministry from Philadelphia to Virginia in 1782. Also included are copies of...
Dates:
1662-1873
Collection of William Penn papers (copies)
Collection — Othertype SC-096
Identifier: SFHL-SC-096
Abstract
This collection includes photocopies of letters from William and Hannah Penn, and photocopies of accounts of the convincement and of the death of WIlliam Penn, an example of his coat of arms, and various notes concerning the provenance of the Penn papers.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1674-1851, (copies) 1674-1719
John Whiting Severall Book and Papers
Collection — Othertype SC-146
Identifier: SFHL-SC-146
Abstract
This collection contains a bound volume of manuscript essays by early English Quaker John Whiting, most written during his imprisonment for failing to pay tithes. These essays include accounts of his confinement, testimonies on tiths, and accounts of Mary Whiting and of William Penn. Also included is typescript of a 1955 article written for the Journal of the Friends Historical Society by Frederick B. Tolles which describes the contents and significance of the volume.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1679-1695; 1679-1695, 1955
