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Helen Wood Bell papers

 Collection — othertype: SC-104
Identifier: SFHL-SC-104

Abstract

This collection includes a journal of Helen Wood Bell of her stay in New York State, and a series of letters written in the last years of her life, describing the progression of her illness. Also included are pictures of the Randolph and other related families.

Dates

  • Creation: 1847-1941

Creator

Restrictions on Access

This collection is available for research use.

Biographical / Historical

Helen Wood Bell was the daughter of Thomas Alsop and Elizabeth Dunn Bell. She was born around 1886 and died unmarried in 1941. She was a Quaker and a member of Germantown Monthly Meeting in Philadelphia.

Extent

.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (3 folders.))

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Margaret Harper. Method of acquisition--Gift of; Date of acquisition--1982.

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

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