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Martha Schofield diary, 1858 - 1860

 Item — Box: 6
Identifier: A00180648

Scope and Contents

159 pages. Describes Martha Schofield's daily life, including social engagements, lectures and other events she attended, Quaker meetings, and her reading circles. During this period, Schofield taught in several schools near New York City.

Includes lists of books Schofield has read, letters she has sent, and letters she has received. Pages 141-149 are missing.

Subjects: Schofield, Martha; Quaker women; Diaries; Quaker girls; Women teachers; Women in education

Relevant locations: Bayside (New York, N.Y.); Flushing (New York, N.Y.); Darby (Pa.); Harrison (N.Y.); Tarrytown (N.Y.)

Dates

  • Creation: 1858 - 1860

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Collection is open for research.

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