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Thomas Hallowell papers

 Collection — othertype: SC-054
Identifier: SFHL-SC-054

Abstract

This collection includes correspondence and receipts of Thomas Hallowell. Included are a letter written to his wife and several written by Hugh Forbes, describing his religious travels. Also included is the arithmetic book of Sarah T. Parker, dated 1805.

Dates

  • 1749-1819

Creator

Restrictions on Access

This collection is available for research use.

Biographical / Historical

Thomas Hallowell was a birthright Quaker. The son of John and Elizabeth Hallowell, he was born in 1717 at Darby. In 1739 he married Ann Thomson. He was a member of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting at his death in 1788.

Extent

.1 Linear Feet (.1 linear feet (1 folder.))

Language

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Mrs. Edwin R. Smythe. Method of acquisition--Gift of; Date of acquisition--1963.

Description rules
Archives, Personal Papers, And Manuscripts (Appm)
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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