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Rachel Scattergood diary

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-01-064

Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of the single, handwritten diary of Rachel Scattergood for the year 1840. The first ten pages of this volume provide descriptions of Scattergood's parents, and her earliest years of childhood. As Scattergood is writing at the age of eight to nine years old, her diary provides an insight into childhood, particularly Quaker childhood, during the 19th century. Her diary entries revolve around her school activities and lessons, descriptions of her interactions with her parents, and often express guilt over her disobedient behavior.

Dates

  • Creation: 1840

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research use.

Use Restrictions

Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).

Biographical Note

Rachel Scattergood (1832-1903) was born on July 3, 1832, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Scattergood, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Rachel was the eldest child of Joseph and Mary Scattergood, and their only daughter. In 1873, Rachel Scattergood married Edward Maris. Rachel Scattergood died on January 4, 1903, at age 70.

Extent

0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Rachel Scattergood's childhood diary provides an insight into Quaker childhood during the 19th century. Her diary entries revolve around her school activities and lessons, descriptions of her interactions with her parents, and often express guilt over her disobedient behavior.

Acquisition

The Rachel Scattergood diary was donated to Special Collections, Haverford College by the Grundy Foundation.

Related Materials

  • HC.MC.1156 Bacon Family papers, 1807-1987
  • HC.MC.975.03.031 Rachel Scattergood commonplace book

Processing Information

Processed by Kara Flynn; completed July, 2015.

Title
Rachel Scattergood diary, 1840
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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