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J.P. Elkinton autobiography

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-07-116

Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of the two type-written volumes of J. P. Elkinton’s autobiography. The volumes describe Elkinton’s childhood and family, his attendance at Haverford College, from which he graduated in 1908. He also describes his experiences with the Society of Friends, particularly his travels on religious visits, and his adult life with his wife, Mary Bucknell, and their children. In addition to stories from various periods of his life, he provides biographical sketches of his family members.

Dates

  • Creation: 1966

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research use.

Use Restrictions

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

Biographical Note

J.P. Elkinton graduated from Haverford College in 1908. He was a Quaker, and traveled on religious visits. He married Mary Bucknell.

Extent

0.1 linear ft. (2 volumes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

J. P. Elkinton’s autobiography describes his childhood and family, his attendance at Haverford College, from which he graduated in 1908. He also describes his experiences with the Society of Friends, particularly his travels on religious visits, and his adult life with his wife, Mary Bucknell, and their children. In addition to stories from various periods of his life, he provides biographical sketches of his family members.

Acquisition

Unknown.

Processing Information

Processed by Kara Flynn; completed November, 2015.

Subject

Title
J.P. Elkinton autobiography, 1966
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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