Elizabeth F. Haines papers
Abstract
This collection contains the papers of Elizabeth French Haines, relating to Kimberton Boarding School. Included are her piecebook and copybook, letters she wrote to her father and brother while at school, a Kimberton catalogue, and letters written by Emmor Kimber to the Haines family. Also included are letters from Elizabeth to her aunt describing her work as a school teacher, letters from Kimberton friends, a family deed, and a daguerretype of Elizabeth Haines later in her life.
Dates
- Creation: 1838-1872
Creator
- Haines, Elizabeth F. ((Elizabeth French)), 1826-1864 (Person)
- Kimber, Emmor, 1775-1850 (Contributor, Person)
Restrictions on Access
This collection is available for research use.
Biographical / Historical
Elizabeth French Haines was the daughter of Stokes Haines of Burlington Co., N.J. She attended Kimberton Boarding School in Chester Co., Pennsylvania, from 1841 to 1843. In 1852 she married Albert Allen. She died in 1864.
Extent
.1 Linear Feet (.1 linear feet (8 folders.))
Language
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--Allen T. and Esther E. Baldwin. Method of acquisition--Gift of; Date of acquisition--1962.
Subject
- Kimber, Emmor, 1775-1850 (Person)
- Kimberton Boarding School (Organization)
- Description rules
- Archives, Personal Papers, And Manuscripts (Appm)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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