Maria Fox family correspondence
Abstract
This collection primarily includes letters written by Maria Fox to her parents in Philadelphia while she was a student at Wilmington Boarding School. Also included are two letters from Maria's sister, Sarah Ann. The correspondence gives an account of the daily experiences of a student at Wilmington Boarding School. One letter briefly mentions a talk given at the school by the Quaker minister, Emmor Kimber.
Dates
- Creation: 1809-1825
Creator
- Fox, Maria, 1793-1844 (Person)
- Fox, Sarah Ann (Contributor, Person)
Restrictions on Access
This collection is available for research use.
Biographical / Historical
Maria Fox and her sister, Sarah Ann Fox, were the daughters of Michael and Margaret Fox of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Extent
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (2 folders.))
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--Charles F. Jenkins. Method of acquisition--Gift of.
Subject
- Kimber, Emmor, 1775-1850 (Person)
- Wilmington Boarding School (Organization)
- Description rules
- Archives, Personal Papers, And Manuscripts (Appm)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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