Skip to main content

Edith K. Bushong family papers

 Collection — othertype: SC-015
Identifier: SFHL-SC-015

Abstract

These papers include the journal of Edith Bushong from 1856 to 1858, detailing the life of the wife of a 19th century Quaker farmer. The papers also include essays and a copy book of Abraham Rakestraw, recording his editorial letters to newspapers under various pseudonyms.

Dates

  • 1833-1872

Creator

Restrictions on Access

This collection is available for research use.

Biographical / Historical

Edith K. Bushong was a Hicksite Quaker who was born in 1836, the daughter of Elwood and Elizabeth Paxson. She married Gilbert Bushong in 1855 and died in 1914. Abraham Rakestraw was her half-brother by marriage.

Extent

.1 Linear Feet (.1 linear feet (3 folders.))

Language

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Book Haven, Lancaster, PA. Method of acquisition--Purchased from; Date of acquisition--1988.

Description rules
Archives, Personal Papers, And Manuscripts (Appm)
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Find It at the Library

Most of the materials in this catalog are not digitized and can only be accessed in person. Please see our website for more information about visiting or requesting reproductions from Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College Library

Contact:
500 College Avenue
Swarthmore Pennsylvania 19081 USA