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Quakers -- Social life and customs

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 180 Collections and/or Records:

Allen Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-001
Abstract Contains the papers of the Allen Family, a Quaker family of Philadelphia and Delaware County, Pennsylvania, which traced its ancestry back to one of William Penn's commissioners. Includes papers relating to the Allen and related Breidenhart, Casdorp, Gibbons, Hubley, Jacobs, Matlack, and Samuel families. The Allen family papers contain extensive genealogical material, family correspondence, journals and memorials which provide excellent source material on Quaker family life in the 19th...
Dates: 1700-1954
Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

Alsop Family Papers

 Collection — Othertype SC-191
Identifier: SFHL-SC-191
Abstract This collection contains the correspondence of the Alsop and Brown families, particularly Othniel Alsop, Hannah Brown Alsop, and Othneil's English siblings, Ann and Robert Alsop. Other correspondents include Alice Jackson, Mary Coffin, and Ann Douglas. Also included are Othniel's naturalization documents, various wills, and calling cards from friends. Of particular interest is a letter dated 1799 from Othniel Alsop to sister in England, describing the "contagious fever" (yellow fever), a...
Dates: 1795-1830
Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

John Alston Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-002
Abstract

John Alston (1794-1874) was a Quaker farmer who lived in Middletown, Delaware. This collection contains his journals (1837 (?)-1847 and n.d.), account books and business papers (1821-1874), and essays by Nathan Lord on slavery and salvation (1797).

Dates: 1797-1874
Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

August Edouart duplicate silhouette album and index, 1827 - 1849

 Series
Identifier: SFHL-PA-033B
Abstract

An album of duplicate silhouettes created by August Edouart, beginning in 1827 and during his visit to the United States, 1839-1849. Most of subjects were members of the Society of Friends, all identified. This is the only "American" Edouart folio that is still intact, and the images not only preserve a likeness in silhouettes of the sitters but also details of dress and activities.

Dates: 1827 - 1849
Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College / Friends Historical Library collected silhouettes

August Edouart silhouette of Price family, 1843

 Series
Identifier: SFHL-PA-033A
Scope and Contents

Mounted and enhanced cut silhouettes of Philip M. Price, Matilda Price and Hannah P. Davis. Signed and dated Augt Eduouart, fait 1843.

Dates: 1843
Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College / Friends Historical Library collected silhouettes

Biddle family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-177
Abstract This collection contains the papers of Philadelphia Quaker Owen Biddle (1737-1799), his son, Clement Biddle (1778-1856), and numerous descendants. Owen Biddle, a scientist and merchant, was a member of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting and helped in the establishment of Westtown School (1799). Owen Biddle's papers, 1772-1793, (Series 1) include correspondence, and journals, some of which relate to his Revolutionary War activities. Three of his letterbooks, 1778-1779, have been microfilmed. The...
Dates: 1793-1951
Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

Sarah Upton Bowerman diary

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-01-008
Abstract

The diary begins with a description of Bowerman's childhood and early adulthood. Entries are composed of religious reflection, descriptions of meetings attended in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, family news, and social calls.

Dates: 1841-1868
Found in: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections

Collection of Bringhurst Family Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-MSS-046
Abstract Contains the collected correspondence of the Bringhurst family, largely compiled by C. Marshall Taylor. It includes correspondence, 1780-1806, of Philadelphia Quaker businessman James Bringhurst and his letters received from John Murray of New York City. Bringhurst corresponded with family and prominent friends including John Dickinson, Job Scott, Nathan Hunt, James Pemberton, Jesse Kersey, Lindley Murray and Moses Brown. Of particular interest are descriptions of life in Philadelphia and...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1780 - 1811; 1780 - 1941
Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

Hannah Peters Bringhurst diary

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-01-009
Abstract

Diary entries largely focus on religious reflection, but also describe social calls and Quaker meetings.

Dates: 1781
Found in: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections

Anna Pettit Broomell Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-019
Abstract This collection contains papers and relics collected by Anna Pettit Broomell concerning Quaker families of Columbiana County, Ohio, and Salem County, New Jersey. It includes family correspondence, accounts, albums, school copybooks, notebooks, piece book, almanacs, clippings, printed material, and memorabilia of the Pettit, Hussey, Griffith, and related families. Includes letters from Hannah G. Pettit of Columbiana County, Ohio, to her sister, Hester G. Hussey, from David Pettit to his...
Dates: 1797-1919
Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
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Bryn Mawr College Special Collections
Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections