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Hettie G. Fenimore family correspondence
Collection — othertype: SC-038
Identifier: SFHL-SC-038
Abstract
This collection consists primarily of letters written to Hettie Fenimore by her family, including her brother Jason, his wife Mary, their children, and Eliza Fell. The correspondence relates personal and local news. Also included are letters written by Hettie's mother, Amy, and a copy of a commencement speech given at Central High School, Philadelphia, in 1858 by her nephew, Frank. Frank's letters contain several of his poems and amusing anecdotes about Philadelphia in the 1850's.
Dates:
1832-1869
Michael Ferber Collected Papers
Collection
Identifier: SCPC-CDG-A-Ferber, Michael
Dates:
1967-1969
Found in:
Swarthmore College Peace Collection
Benjamin Ferris family papers
Collection — othertype: SC-039
Identifier: SFHL-SC-039
Abstract
This collection includes letters between Benjamin Ferris and his wife Hannah, his daughters Deborah and Anna M., and his son David. The letters primarily concern farming and local news. One letter by Benjamin Ferris to his daughter describes in detail his encounter with the dancer Fanny Essler. Also included in the collection are several invitations to Deborah Ferris.
Dates:
1839-1842
Ferris Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-040
Abstract
The collection contains correspondence, journals and other writings, business and legal papers, and miscellaneous items of the Ferris family of Wilmington, Delaware, a prominent Quaker family. Of particular note are the correspondence and writings of Benjamin Ferris concerning the Separation in the Society of Friends, as well as the journals and diaries of Anna M. Ferris, David Ferris, Matilda Ferris, Benjamin Ferris, and Henry Ferris. Correspondents include William Lloyd Garrison, William...
Dates:
1737-1940
Ferris family pictures
Collection — othertype: PA-155
Identifier: SFHL-PA-155
Abstract
The Ferris family was a prominent Quaker family of Wilmington, Delaware. This collection contains family portraits, individual photographs, silhouettes, and drawings, among other forms.
Dates:
1737 - 1972
Ferris-Wetherald Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-041
Abstract
Contains correspondence, legal papers, deeds, and memorabilia of the Ferris and Wetherald families, who were Quakers of Wilmington, Delaware, and Lancashire, England. Persons represented include Benjamin Ferris (1780-1867), of Wilmington, Del., and his daughters, Deborah (1813-1897) and Anna M. Ferris (1815-1890), and Joseph Wetherald (1787-1842), of Wilmington, and his brother, James Wetherald, of Wakefield, England.
Dates:
1773-1888
Ferrisburgh Monthly Meeting (Hicksite) Records
Collection — othertype: SW/NY/F453
Identifier: QM-NY-F453
Abstract
Records of Ferrisburgh Monthly Meeting (Hicksite) and its predecessors, 1801-1846. Includes minutes, 1801-1846, women's minutes, 1828-1846, and a register, 1829-1846.
Dates:
1801-1846
Ferrisburgh Monthly Meeting (Orthodox) Records
Collection
Identifier: QM-NY-F455
Abstract
Records of Ferrisburgh Monthly Meeting (Orthodox) and its predecessors, 1801-1916. Includes minutes, 1828-1867, women's minutes, 1801-1877, a register, ca. 1885-1916, an abstract of marriage intentions and dealings, 1801-1850, minutes of the meeting of Ministers & Elders, and an account book, 1811-1912.
Dates:
1801-1916
Ferrisburgh Preparative Meeting of Friends (Hicksite) Records
Collection
Identifier: QM-NY-F457
Abstract
Includes: men's minutes, 1816-1844, women's minutes, 1793-1844, a removal, and treasurer's receipts 1826-39.
Dates:
1793-1844
Ferrisburgh Preparative Meeting of Friends (Orthodox) Records
Collection
Identifier: QM-NY-F459
Abstract
Includes: men's minutes, 1793-1816 & 1828-1870, and women's minutes, 1828-1842.
Dates:
1793-1870
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