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Hannah Peters Bringhurst diary

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-01-009

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

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.

Related Materials

  • HC.MC.851 American Friends letters collection
  • HC.MC.950.029 James Bringhurst papers

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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