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Thomas Wistar letterbook

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-02-029

Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of the single volume letterbook of Thomas Wistar. The majority of the letters copied in this volume are personal correspondence between Thomas Wistar and various family members and friends. A few letters included are letters of sympathy from friends and family written upon the death of Thomas Wistar in January, 1876.

Dates

  • 1875-1876

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research use.

Use Restrictions

Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).

Biographical Note

Thomas Wistar (1798-1876) was born June 23, 1798, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Thomas Sr. and Mary (Waln) Wistar. Wistar was active in Native American affairs, beginning in 1838, and was appointed as an Indian commissioner in 1841. Thomas Wistar married twice. His first wife was Elizabeth Buckley Morris, whom he married in 1822. The couple had two children, and Elizabeth died in 1863. In 1867, Wistar married Mary Richardson. Thomas Wistar died on January 16, 1876, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at the age of 78.

Sources: Dictionary of Quaker Biography, Obituary in the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin.

Extent

0.13 Linear Feet (1 volume)

Language

English

Overview

This collection is comprised of the single volume letterbook of Thomas Wistar. The majority of the letters copied in this volume are personal correspondence between Thomas Wistar and various family members and friends. A few letters included are letters of sympathy from friends and family written upon the death of Thomas Wistar in January, 1876.

Acquisition

The Thomas Wistar letterbook was donated to Quaker & Special Collections, Haverford College in 1930 by E.M. Wistar.

Related Materials

  • HC.MC.1262 Wistar family papers
  • HC.MC.975.01.089 Thomas Wistar journals

Processing Information

Processed by Kara Flynn; completed December, 2015.

Title
Thomas Wistar letterbook, 1875-1876
Author
Kara Flynn
Date
December, 2015
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

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