Martha Schofield diary, 1860-11-01 - 1862-01-31
Scope and Contents
125 pages. Describes Martha Schofield's daily life, with a focus on social calls, attendance of Quaker Meeting, her religious and emotional life, and her friendship with John Bunting (whom she called "mon ami"). The diary also describes the various concerts and lectures she attended, including one by Anna E. Dickinson, and her work teaching at several schools in Philadelphia, including the Bethany School. Descriptions of natural vistas (e.g., a sunrise on the Atlantic, a view of the Hudson, the top of "Castle Rock") also recur.
Subjects: Schofield, Martha; Diaries; Quaker women; Quaker girls; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; Women teachers; Women in education; Health; Faith; Books and reading
Relevant locations: Darby (Pa.); Philadelphia (Pa.); Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.); Flushing (New York, N.Y.); Harrison (N.Y.); Rye (N.Y.)
Dates
- Creation: 1860-11-01 - 1862-01-31
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Collection is open for research.
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