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Sarah Ann Cooper family papers

 Collection — othertype: SC-024
Identifier: SFHL-SC-024

Abstract

Correspondence and miscellaneous papers of the Cooper family of Lancaster Co., Pa. Of particular interest are letters received from Aschel W. Cooper from New Orleans (1831-39, 1856, 1872, 1880) telling of his life in that city, Sarah Cooper's letter from Haiti (1855) describing her visit, and a letter from Hiriam T. to his sister (1847) regarding placement of her children. Also includes an advertisement of the Friend's Shaul Department of Cooper and Conard in Philadelphia (1884).

Dates

  • Creation: 1831-1895

Creator

Restrictions on Access

This collection is available for research use.

Biographical / Historical

Sarah Ann Cooper was the daughter of George and Sarah Walker Cooper of Lancaster Co., Pa. She was born in 1815 and married James M. Cooper in 1838. Their oldest daughter, Maria, was born in 1839 and married John R. Partenheimer. Sarah Ann Cooper's brother, Asahel W., was born in 1806, and Hiram T. was born in 1807.

Extent

.1 Linear Feet (.1 linear feet (19 folders.))

Language

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Estate of Mary Corinne Partenheimer. Method of acquisition--Gift of.

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

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