Edith K. Bushong family papers
Abstract
These papers include the journal of Edith Bushong from 1856 to 1858, detailing the life of the wife of a 19th century Quaker farmer. The papers also include essays and a copy book of Abraham Rakestraw, recording his editorial letters to newspapers under various pseudonyms.
Dates
- Creation: 1833-1872
Creator
- Bushong, Edith K., 1836-1914 (Person)
- Rakestraw, Abraham, 1799-1874 (Contributor, Person)
Restrictions on Access
This collection is available for research use.
Biographical / Historical
Edith K. Bushong was a Hicksite Quaker who was born in 1836, the daughter of Elwood and Elizabeth Paxson. She married Gilbert Bushong in 1855 and died in 1914. Abraham Rakestraw was her half-brother by marriage.
Extent
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (3 folders.))
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--Book Haven, Lancaster, PA. Method of acquisition--Purchased from; Date of acquisition--1988.
Subject
- Bushong family (Family)
- Rakestraw family (Family)
- Sadsbury Monthly Meeting (Society of Friends: Hicksite) (Organization)
- Description rules
- Archives, Personal Papers, And Manuscripts (Appm)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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