Samuel Emlen Jr. diaries
Scope and Contents
This collection is composed of two handwritten diaries by Samuel Emlen Jr.
The first diary, dated 1794, is called "A Memorandum on a Journey into Maryland" by Emlen himself, and entries record his journey into Maryland, and describes visits with Friends there.
The second diary, dated 1817-1818, includes entries that describe discussions of international politics had with friends, particularly concerning Russia, social calls with friends and family, and Quaker meetings.
Dates
- Creation: 1794-1818
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1817-1818
Creator
- Emlen, Samuel (Person)
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research use.
Use Restrictions
Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).
Biographical Note
Samuel Emlen Jr. (1766-1837) was born circa 1766. He married Susanna Dillwyn on April 16, 1795, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They moved to Burlington, New Jersey, around 1797, where Elmen died at the age of 72, on December 29, 1837.
Extent
0.02 Linear Feet (2 volumes)
Language
English
Overview
Diary entries record Samuel Emlen Jr.'s journey into Maryland, and describes visits with Friends there, as well as social calls with friends and family, and Quaker meetings.
Acquisition
Unknown.
Processing Information
Processed by Kara Flynn; completed July, 2015.
Genre / Form
Topical
- Title
- Samuel Emlen Jr. diaries, 1794-1818
- 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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