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Pownall, Dorothy Gest, ca. 1940- 1953

 File — Box: 6

Scope and Contents

Dorothy Gest Pownall (1894-1974), a birthright member of Sadsbury Monthly Meeting and resident of Lansdowne, Pennsylvania., was a longtime friend and patient correspondent. She worked as secretary at Friends School. Janet wrote her many letters describing her legal and other problems and asked to borrow money. Dorothy was the daughter of Levi W. Pownall and Emily Broomell Pownall of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and Janet also wrote to Dorothy's mother. letters include her private nursing

Dates

  • Creation: ca. 1940- 1953

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

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