Mary Howell Swett papers
Scope and Contents
This collection is comprised of the papers of Mary Howell Swett, which include lists of places she visited and one volume of financial information.
Dates
- Creation: 1797-1820
Creator
- Swett, Mary Howell (Person)
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research use.
Use Restrictions
Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).
Biographical Note
Mary Howell Swett (1739-1821) was born circa 1739 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Jacob Howell. Swett was a minister, and lived at Haddonfield, New Jersey. In 1762, she married Benjamin Swett. From 1797 to 1801, Swett accompanied Charity Cook on her religious visit to Europe. Mary Swett died in 1821.
Extent
0.27 linear ft. (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection contains the papers of Mary Howell Swett, and includes lists of places she visited and one volume of financial information.
Acquisition
See item notes.
Processing Information
Processed by Kara Flynn; completed December, 2015.
- Title
- Mary Howell Swett papers, 1797-1820
- Author
- Kara Flynn
- Date
- December, 2015
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
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