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Laura Lippincott Pancoast correspondence

 Collection — othertype: SC-091
Identifier: SFHL-SC-091

Abstract

This collection includes letters received by Laura Lippincott Pancoast regarding the movement for temperance and women's suffrage. Letters refer to Francis B. Willard, and describe in detail the activities and philosophies of J. Ellen Foster. Letters discuss the issue of the WCTU's involvement with party policies. Correspondents include Anna H. Shaw, Anna A. Gordon, and J. Ellen Foster.

Dates

  • Creation: 1888-1917

Creator

Restrictions on Access

This collection is available for research use.

Biographical / Historical

Laura Lippincott Pancoast was a Quaker, the daughter of Charles C. and Elizabeth M. Lippincott. In 1879 she married Franklin Pancoast. She died in 1927.

Extent

.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (1 folder.))

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--L.L. Pancoast. Method of acquisition--Gift of; Date of acquisition--1922.

Description rules
Archives, Personal Papers, And Manuscripts (Appm)
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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