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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 6 Collections and/or Records:

Abraham Bonsall family papers

 Collection — Othertype SC-167
Identifier: SFHL-SC-167
Abstract

Miscellaneous papers of Abraham Bonsall and his family, 1682-1918. Of note are the marriage intentions of Job Sinkler and Elizabeth Musgrave, 1771, colonial currency, 1756-1777, and a Bonsall family tree, no date.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1682-1918-1699-1793

Townsend Cooper family papers

 Collection — Othertype SC-025
Identifier: SFHL-SC-025
Abstract

Includes Townsend Cooper's receipt book, 1870-74, and miscellaneous receipts, the disownments of Elizabeth and Mary Cooper, a printed invitation to a quilting party, 1831, and other miscellaneous materials. Also includes genealogical notes on the Cooper and Hibberd families.

Dates: 1796-1954

Howell family correspondence

 Collection — Othertype SC-059
Identifier: SFHL-SC-059
Abstract This collection is composed of correspondence of Elizabeth Howell and her family, Philadelphia-area Quakers. Most of the letters were received by Elizabeth Howell, many are condolence latters on the death of her mother in 1866. In addition to family news, there is a receipt for tuition at Friends Select School, a letter of acknowledgement from Israel Howell to Chester Monthly Meeting, and a short note relating the reaction of the author to the assasination of Abraham Lincoln. Correspondents...
Dates: 1841-1885, bulk 1841-1876

Lewis-Pratt Family Papers

 Collection — Othertype SC-244
Identifier: SFHL-SC-244
Abstract

Collection of manuscripts of the Lewis and Pratt families of Delaware County in Pennsylvania. Includes bible pages with births, marriages, and deaths, as well as Quaker documents. Of particular interest is a letter from Thomas H. Speakman to his sister, M.M. Jenkinson on an inheritance which also includes a reference to Rowland Johnson, Lucretia Mott, Clement Biddle, and James Martin at the Cherry Street meeting house.

Dates: ca.1790-1851 & n.d

Abel Minshall family papers

 Collection — Othertype SC-155
Identifier: SFHL-SC-155
Abstract

This collection includes photocopies of the legal and financial papers of Abel Minshall and his father Thomas. Included are land surveys, wills, and genealogical information.

Dates: 1797-1826

Swarthmore Country Week Picnic records

 Collection — Othertype SC-172
Identifier: SFHL-SC-172