Box 8

The papers were loose in a leather folder imprinted with Emma Smedley on the cover. Likely collected by the sisters. Includes carbon copy of 1944 letter concerning deposit of the records of Chester Monthly Meeting in Friends Historical Library; Rebecca served on the Meeting's record cCommittee.

Loose pages removed from the "Emma" folder. Includes an account of locations where family members lived. The papers probably were compiled by Rebecca Smedley; letter to her dated 1949 indicates her interest in family history.

The twin of Horace Smedley, Rebecca worked as a stenographer and bookkeeper. An active Friend, sShe served as an Elder in Chester Monthly Meeting.

Emma Smedley graduated from Drexel University and taught domestic science and dietetics at Drexel and Johns Hopkins Hospital before working as Superintendent of High School Luncheons, Philadelphia. She published a booklet Institution Recipes in 1902, followed by multiple subsequent editions. A clipping from a Philadelphia newspaper, 1912, features her work.

Passports issued for trip to France

The sisters lived Front Street in Media, Pennsylvania, and shared an annuity account. Account book reflects active investment as well as real estate purchases and sales.

After Emma's death in 1944, the sale of the books were handled by a New York company, Book Promotions, with sister Rebecca answering correspondence mailed to their previous address, 6 East Front Street, Media, PA.

In late life, the sisters resided in the Barclay Home in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Tax returns, real estate regarding cottage at Pocono Manor, 1945-1950. Account book of Idylease cottage, #2, 1937-1950