Thomas Hallowell papers
Abstract
This collection includes correspondence and receipts of Thomas Hallowell. Included are a letter written to his wife and several written by Hugh Forbes, describing his religious travels. Also included is the arithmetic book of Sarah T. Parker, dated 1805.
Dates
- Creation: 1749-1819
Creator
- Hallowell, Thomas, 1717-1788 (Person)
- Forbes, Hugh, -1770 (Contributor, Person)
- Parker, Sarah T. (Sarah Thomas), 1796-1868 (Contributor, Person)
Restrictions on Access
This collection is available for research use.
Biographical / Historical
Thomas Hallowell was a birthright Quaker. The son of John and Elizabeth Hallowell, he was born in 1717 at Darby. In 1739 he married Ann Thomson. He was a member of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting at his death in 1788.
Extent
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (1 folder.))
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--Mrs. Edwin R. Smythe. Method of acquisition--Gift of; Date of acquisition--1963.
- Description rules
- Archives, Personal Papers, And Manuscripts (Appm)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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