Hannah Peters Bringhurst diary
Scope and Contents
This collection is comprised of a single original, handwritten copy of the diary of Hannah (Peters) Bringhurst. Entries largely focus on religious reflection, but also describe social calls and Quaker meetings.
Dates
- Creation: 1781
Creator
- Bringhurst, Hannah Peters (Person)
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research use.
Use Restrictions
Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).
Biographical Note
Hannah (Peters) Bringhurst (ca. 1751-1782), a Quaker, was born circa 1751. She married James Bringhurst in 1778, and the couple had two daughters. Hannah Bringhurst died in 1782.
Extent
0.75 linear ft. (1 volume)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Diary entries largely focus on religious reflection, but also describe social calls and Quaker meetings.
Acquisition
Unknown.
Processing Information
Processed by Kara Flynn; completed July, 2015.
- Title
- Hannah Peters Bringhurst diary, 1781
- Author
- Kara Flynn
- Date
- July, 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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