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Sarah Frances Smiley signature album

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-05-009

Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of the single volume autograph book of Sarah Frances Smiley.

Dates

  • Creation: 1869-1870

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research use.

Use Restrictions

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

Biographical Note

Sarah Frances Smiley (?-1917) was born in Vassalboro, Maine. She was brought among Quakers, became convinced, and joined Friends at an unknown date. In 1866, she was recorded a minister. Smiley wrote an evangelical essay, “Who is He? An appeal to those who regard with any doubt the name of Jesus. . .” in 1868. She withdrew from Friends, resigned her membership, and received water baptism in New York in 1872, though she did not join another denomination. Sarah Frances Smiley died in 1917, at about 87.

Source: Dictionary of Quaker Biography

Extent

0.06 Linear Feet (1 volume)

Language

English

Overview

This collection is comprised of the single volume autograph book of Sarah Frances Smiley.

Acquisition

Unknown.

Related Materials

HC.MC.975.01.074 Sarah Frances Smiley diaries

Processing Information

Processed by Kara Flynn; completed November, 2015.

Title
Sarah Frances Smiley signature album, 1869-1870
Author
Kara Flynn
Date
November, 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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