J.P. Elkinton autobiography
Scope and Contents
This collection is comprised of the two type-written volumes of J. P. Elkinton’s autobiography. The volumes describe Elkinton’s childhood and family, his attendance at Haverford College, from which he graduated in 1908. He also describes his experiences with the Society of Friends, particularly his travels on religious visits, and his adult life with his wife, Mary Bucknell, and their children. In addition to stories from various periods of his life, he provides biographical sketches of his family members.
Dates
- Creation: 1966
Creator
- Elkinton, J.P. (Author, Person)
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research use.
Use Restrictions
Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).
Biographical Note
J.P. Elkinton graduated from Haverford College in 1908. He was a Quaker, and traveled on religious visits. He married Mary Bucknell.
Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (2 volumes)
Language
English
Overview
J. P. Elkinton’s autobiography describes his childhood and family, his attendance at Haverford College, from which he graduated in 1908. He also describes his experiences with the Society of Friends, particularly his travels on religious visits, and his adult life with his wife, Mary Bucknell, and their children. In addition to stories from various periods of his life, he provides biographical sketches of his family members.
Acquisition
Unknown.
Processing Information
Processed by Kara Flynn; completed November, 2015.
Subject
- Haverford College (Organization)
- Title
- J.P. Elkinton autobiography, 1966
- Author
- Kara Flynn
- Date
- November, 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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