Wharton, Susanna Parrish, 1852-1928
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Parrish Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-229
Abstract
Collection contains papers of the Parrish family, a prominent Philadelphia Quaker family. Includes correspondence, writings, and other papers of Edward Parrish, first president of Swarthmore College. Also of special interest is the correspondence of Dillwyn Parrish and his aunt and uncle, William and Deborah Parrish Wright; the letters of the Wrights in 1835 and 1836 give information about abolition and anti-slavery efforts in Lancaster County. A scrapbook assembled by Clemmons Parrish...
Dates:
1780-1966
Parrish family photographs
Collection — Othertype PA-120
Identifier: SFHL-PA-120
Abstract
The Parrish family were prominent Philadelphia Quakers with close ties to Swarthmore College (Edward Parrish was the first president of the College). This collection contains portraits of various members of the Parrish family. The portraits are primarily card photographs.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1860 - 1900
