Hopper, Isaac T. (Isaac Tatem), 1771-1852
Person
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Ferris Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-040
Abstract
The collection contains correspondence, journals and other writings, business and legal papers, and miscellaneous items of the Ferris family of Wilmington, Delaware, a prominent Quaker family. Of particular note are the correspondence and writings of Benjamin Ferris concerning the Separation in the Society of Friends, as well as the journals and diaries of Anna M. Ferris, David Ferris, Matilda Ferris, Benjamin Ferris, and Henry Ferris. Correspondents include William Lloyd Garrison, William...
Dates:
1737-1940
Isaac Hicks Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-197
Abstract
Isaac Hicks (1767-1820) was a New York Quaker merchant. He established a large fleet of international trading vessels and financially helped to support his cousin, Edward Hicks (1780-1849), the Pennsylvania Quaker folk artist. Isaac Hicks traveled extensively with his cousin, Elias Hicks (1748-1830), the New York Quaker minister. The collection contains primarily the correspondence of Isaac Hicks, including letters from Isaac Hicks to his wife describing religious journeys taken with Elias...
Dates:
1798-ca. 1956 (bulk 1798-1818)
Sarah Hopper Palmer Papers
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-115
Abstract
Sarah Hopper Palmer (1796-1885) was the eldest child of Isaac T. Hopper (1771-1852), noted Hicksite Quaker abolitionist and social reformer. The collection was apparently compiled as a basis for Lydia Maria Child's Life of Isaac T. Hopper, which was first published in 1853. The original manuscript of the published book is included in the collection. The collection contains material on the Palmer, Hunn and Jenkins families, family correspondence, legal and...
Dates:
1705-1883
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- Quakers -- Delaware 1
- Quakers -- Delaware -- Wilmington 1
- Quakers -- Diaries 1
- Quakers -- New York (State) -- New York 1
- Quakers -- New York (State) -- Westbury 1
- Quakers -- Songs and music 1
- Slavery -- United States 1
- Social reform 1
- Society of Friends -- Clergy 1
- Society of Friends -- Doctrines 1
- Society of Friends -- Hicksite separation 1
- Society of Friends -- New York (State) -- Nassau County 1
- Society of Friends -- Peace testimony 1
- Society of Friends -- United States 1
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