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Henry Hale G. Sharpless diaries

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-01-068

Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of eight handwritten volumes of the diaries of Henry Hale G. Sharpless. Four of the diaries are travel diaries that describe Sharpless's travels throughout the eastern United States, Europe, and the Middle East. The remaining three diaries describe Sharpless's daily life at home in Pennsylvania, and on his farm outside Philadelphia.

Dates

  • 1841-1870

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research use.

Use Restrictions

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

Biographical Note

Henry Hale Graham Sharpless (1823-1870) was born in 1823, the son of Townsend Sharpless and Mary B. Jones Sharpless. In 1855, Sharpless married Mary Van Buren, and she was disowned by her Meeting for marrying a non-member. Sharpless ran a dry goods business in Philadelphia, which was started by his grandfather. Sharpless died in 1870, at the age of 46.

Extent

0.37 Linear Feet (8 volumes)

Language

English

Overview

Four of Henry Hale G. Sharpless's diaries are travel diaries that describe his travels throughout the eastern United States, Europe, and the Middle East. The remaining three diaries describe Sharpless's daily life at home in Pennsylvania, and on his farm outside Philadelphia.

Acquisition

The Henry Hale G. Sharpless diaries were donated to Special Collections, Haverford College in 1972 by Mrs. Nigel Cholmeley-Jones.

Related Materials

  • HC.MC.975.02.015 Henry Hale G. Sharpless letterbooks
  • HC.MC.975.08.029 Henry Hale G. Sharpless financial records
  • HC.MC.975.11.036 Henry H.G. Sharpless passport
  • HC.MC.1111 Sharpless family papers

Processing Information

Processed by Kara Flynn; completed July, 2015.

Title
Henry Hale G. Sharpless diaries, 184i-1870
Author
Kara Flynn
Date
July, 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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