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SFHL/FHL/SC. Small Collections

 Record Group Term
Identifier: SFHL/FHL/SC
This record group includes small collections that are less than a box-worth of material.

Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:

Thomas Bissell family papers

 Collection — Othertype SC-010
Identifier: SFHL-SC-010
Abstract

Includes genealogical data on the Bissell Family in the 17th century as well as two apprenticeship indentures, to patton ringmaking in Worcester County, England, dated 1704, and to farming in New Jersey, dated 1835.

Dates: 1640-1835
Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

Mary Capper correspondence

 Collection — Othertype SC-017
Identifier: SFHL-SC-017
Abstract

Transatlantic correspondence between Mary Capper and the Cadbury family in Philadelphia. Letters concern family and spiritual matters. Correspondents include Joel and Caroline Cadbury, and their daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Cadbury.

Dates: 1816-1835
Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

Elizabeth Gurney Fry collection

 Collection — Othertype SC-044
Identifier: SFHL-SC-044
Abstract This collection includes letters of Elizabeth Fry, both original and photocopies. The letters cover a wide range of subjects, from personal news to prison reform. Her correspondence is particularly concerned with education and religious instruction of prisoners, and the treatment of women and children prisoners. One letter describes the philosophy of Quaker marriages. Most of the recipients are unnamed. Also included are several letters of Joseph Fry, passes to visit Newgate prison, and...
Dates: 1800-1845
Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

Hannah Hurnard family letters

 Collection — Othertype SC-062
Identifier: SFHL-SC-062
Abstract This collection includes the correspondence of Hannah Hurnard and her family, written between Essex, England, and Wilmington, Delaware. The letters document the family's emigration to America, their struggles adapting to life there, and finally their return to England. Letters between Hannah and her sister, Elizabeth Clark, share family and local news. Letters from Mary Thresher relate the activities of Quaker ministers, including Stephen Grellet, Jesse Kersey, and Nathan Hunt. The letters...
Dates: 1804-1836
Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

Moore-Haines family papers

 Collection — Othertype SC-083
Identifier: SFHL-SC-083
Abstract This collection is composed of papers and correspondence of several generations of the Moore and Haines family. Included is genealogical data, correspondence between Lindley Moore and Abigail Mott Moore at Nine Partners and Abby's mother Ann Mott, recounting details of the Hicksote controversy, and letters written by Abby Moore to her daughter Mary H. Moore at Westtown School. An account of the life and death of Mary H. Moore is also included, as well as a letter from Lindley Moore to Elba...
Dates: 1812-1886
Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

Collection of Amelia Alderson Opie papers

 Collection — Othertype SC-088
Identifier: SFHL-SC-088
Abstract

This collection includes letters and papers of Amelia Alderson Opie, written to various recepients and regarding personal news. Also included are several portraits and biographical sketches of the novelist.

Dates: 1809-1853
Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

Mary B. Parson correspondence

 Collection — Othertype SC-014
Identifier: SFHL-SC-014
Abstract

This collection includes personal correspondence between Mary B. Parsons and members of the Braithwaite family, primarily Anna and Isaac Braithwaite. Letters concern family matters and, occasionally, meeting activities at Flushing and Kendal and news of Joseph Gurney and Elizabeth Fry. Other correspondents include J. Bevan Braithwaite and Martha G. Braithwaite.

Dates: 1843-1878
Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

William Reckitt papers

 Collection — Othertype SC-105
Identifier: SFHL-SC-105
Abstract

This collection includes photographic copies of letters regarding his travels in the ministry, family birth certificates, and a list of ship stores. Also included is a letter from John Pemberton, relating family news and giving an account of the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting.

Dates: 1756-1831
Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

Some account of the journeys of Thomas and Elizabeth Robson of Liverpool upon the Continent and elsewhere in 1823-1845

 Collection — Othertype SC-173
Identifier: SFHL-SC-173
Abstract

Bound collection of 29 ALsS, plus 3 typewritten items. Includes a genealogical chart of the Robson family and a summary account of a journey to the Continent in 1831, in part a transcription of the original journal. Also includes silhouettes of members of the Crewdson and Robson families.

Dates: 1823-1909
Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

Vipont-Brown-Crowley Family Papers

 Collection — Othertype SC-157
Identifier: SFHL-SC-157
Overview

The Vipont, Brown, and Crowley families were active Quakers in England and were particularly involved in Mount Street Monthly Meeting.

Dates: 1802-1993
Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
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