Kite Family papers
Scope and Contents
Primarily consisting of the letters of Kite, Sharpless, and Walton family members who discuss 19th-century Quaker issues such as the Wilburite Separation, attending meeting, slavery, and business. Of particular interest may be the diary of Rebecca Walton, 1842-1844. Also included is a cookbook that belonged to Lydia Kite.
Dates
- Creation: 1820-1879
Creator
- Kite family (Family)
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research use.
Use Restrictions
Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).
Biographical / Historical
Rebecca Walton (1814-1859) was the daughter of Joseph and Abi Kite Walton. A teacher and long-time member of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting, she transferred her membership and was buried in Friends Western Burial Ground. (Information from Byberry Waltons and obituary notice)
Extent
0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Members of the Kite family and others discuss 19th century Quaker issues, family, and attending Meeting.
Other Finding Aids
Processing Information
Original processing information unknown.
Subject
- Walton, Rebecca, 1814-1859 (Person)
- Kite, Lydia B. (Lydia Bassett), 1813-1872 (Person)
- Kite family (Family)
- Walton family (Family)
- Sharpless family (Family)
Genre / Form
Topical
- Title
- Kite Family papers, 1820-1879
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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