Evans family correspondence
Abstract
This collection includes photocopies of letters from Joseph and Hannah Evans addressed to their children William, Joseph, and Mary, while they attended Westtown Boarding School. Also included are letters from William Evans to his parents, and from Joseph Evans to his brother. These letters primarily relate family news.
Dates
- Creation: 1799-1801
Creator
- Evans, William, 1787-1867 (Person)
- Evans, Jonathan, 1759-1839 (Contributor, Person)
- Evans, Hannah (Contributor, Person)
- Evans, Joseph, 1789-1871 (Contributor, Person)
Restrictions on Access
This collection is available for research use.
Biographical / Historical
Jonathan Evans (1759-1839) was a Philadelphia Quaker and a founder of Westtown Boarding School. He and his wife, Hannah (1765-1829), had seven children. Among them were William (1787-1867), Joseph (1789-1871), and Mary (1791-1858), all of whom attended Westtown.
Extent
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (1 folder.))
Language of Materials
English
Ownership and Custodial History
Original letters were a gift of Charles Rhoads to Westtown school.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--Charles Rhoads. Method of acquisition--Gift of; Date of acquisition--1991.
Subject
- Evans, Mary, 1791-1858 (Person)
- Evans family (Family)
- Westtown Boarding School (Organization)
- Description rules
- Archives, Personal Papers, And Manuscripts (Appm)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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