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Mary Kite letter to Rebecca Kite Brown
Title:
Mary Kite letter to Rebecca Kite Brown
Description:
Most likely written to Mary Kite's niece Rebecca Kite Brown (1814-1852). Discusses news about family/friends, including the health of various individuals.
Date:
1842-07-11
Collection:
Sharpless Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Haverford College
Julia Wilbur "Excelsior" diary, 1891
Title:
Julia Wilbur "Excelsior" diary, 1891
Description:
Wilbur wrote daily page-length entries describing events in detail. The memoranda at the end include an account of her sister Angeline Van Wagoner's death, a summary of the state of her family and her finances, and various facts, figures, and literary extracts.
Date:
1891
Collection:
Julia Wilbur Papers, In Her Own Right, Haverford College
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, December 16, 1892
Title:
Letter from M. Carey Thomas to Mary Elizabeth Garrett, 1892
Description:
M. Carey Thomas writes about an illness which prevented her from lecturing or seeing visitors for several days, causing alarm amongst students, and of getting caught up after missing so much work.
Date:
1892-12-16
Collection:
M. Carey Thomas Papers, In Her Own Right, Bryn Mawr College
J. H. Hassenplug letter to Martha Schofield
Title:
J. H. Hassenplug letter to Martha Schofield
Description:
Discusses using magnetic methods to treat Schofield and her sister.
Date:
1868-08-13
Collection:
Martha Schofield Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Sadie Brouwer Bartram letter fragment to Martha Schofield
Title:
Sadie Brouwer Bartram letter fragment to Martha Schofield
Description:
Martha Schofield met Sadie Brouwer Bartram in 1859 while teaching at a school in Harrison, New York, and the two remained close friends. Refers to Martha as "my husband" and herself as "thy wife." Discusses recent events, such as the "Sociable" she attended, and shares news concerning family/friends, including the illnesses and deaths of multiple individuals. References the recent capture of Richmond by Union forces and the end of the Civil War. Hopes that Schofield will visit her in New York in the summer. Discusses the nature of corresponding with friends.
Date:
1865-04-09
Collection:
Martha Schofield Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Dr. J. H. Hassenplug letter to Martha Schofield
Title:
Dr. J. H. Hassenplug letter to Martha Schofield
Description:
Writes that he has been too busy to reply to her letter sooner. Advises Schofield on her illness and discusses his other patients including Schofield's sister Eliza Schofield.
Date:
1869-01-23
Collection:
Martha Schofield Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Jane Jackson Price letter to Martha Schofield
Title:
Jane Jackson Price letter to Martha Schofield
Description:
Jane Jackson Price was Martha Schofield's maternal aunt. Discusses recent events and news about family/friends, including her household staff, the health of multiple individuals, and the education of her children.
Date:
1869-05-16
Collection:
Martha Schofield Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Martha Schofield prayer and letter fragment
Title:
Martha Schofield prayer and letter fragment
Description:
Pages 1-2: Undated letter fragment between an unknown author and recipient; author discusses health and illness. Page 3: Prayer by Martha Schofield titled "Thy Share of Church."
Date:
1839-1916
Collection:
Martha Schofield Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Allan A. Scott letter to Martha Schofield
Title:
Allan A. Scott letter to Martha Schofield
Description:
Allen A. Scott was a former slave who was taught by Martha Schofield. He writes to her from Lincoln University, a historically black university in Pennsylvania, where Schofield helped him gain admission. He talks about his health difficulties (Scott had been maimed by his enslaver and might be referring to ongoing complications of his injuries). He discusses his studies and invites Schofield to his commencement ceremony.
Date:
1881-04-28
Collection:
Martha Schofield Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Martha Schofield letter to Sadie Brouwer Bartram
Title:
Martha Schofield letter to Sadie Brouwer Bartram
Description:
Martha Schofield met Sadie Brouwer Bartram in 1859 while teaching at a school in Harrison, New York, and the two remained close friends. She describes the recent illness of her step-father, John Child, and is relieved that he will likely recover. She also discusses her own improved health. She recently saw British abolitionist George Thompson speak at the Academy and talks about her reverence for him and the work he has done.
Date:
1864-04-17
Collection:
Martha Schofield Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Lucretia Mott letter to Anna Davis
Title:
Lucretia Mott letter to Anna Davis
Description:
Mott briefly discusses childbirth, mentions that she has received a "galvanic treatment" from Dr. Truman for her dyspepsia, and lists the ailments of friends relatives. She also describes time spent in New York and gives a detailed description of a Quaker funeral she attended there. Quaker Minister Rachel W. Moore will be going to Washington to investigate how to aid contraband slaves (i.e., formerly enslaved people who had fled to Union lines).
Date:
1862-11-04
Collection:
Mott Manuscripts, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Lucretia Mott letter to Martha Coffin Wright
Title:
Lucretia Mott letter to Martha Coffin Wright
Description:
Written from Roadside. Lucretia Mott is very concerned to learn that David Wright, Martha Coffin Wright's husband, has smallpox. She then talks about times when other people in her life suffered from illnesses, including her husband, James Mott. She also describes visiting with friends and relatives and describes Rachel Moore Townsend's recent fall from a step ladder and subsequent injuries.
Date:
1872-03-21
Collection:
Mott Manuscripts, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Libbie Lafetra letter to Anna M. Jackson
Title:
Libbie Lafetra letter to Anna M. Jackson
Description:
Addressed to Annie M. Davis (Anna M. Jackson). Lafetra's health prevents her from visiting Jackson. References current events.
Date:
1865-07-15
Collection:
Branson-Jackson Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Julia Gibbons letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Title:
Julia Gibbons letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Description:
Discusses the illness of Elizabeth Sedgwick, Julia Gibbons's former teacher who she was caring for in Lenox. Discusses her mother Abby Hopper Gibbons's planned visit to Boston. Comments on recent events concerning friends and family.
Date:
1864-02-13
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Julia Gibbons letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Title:
Julia Gibbons letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Description:
Says Julia Gibbons cannot leave Lenox because she must stay with her former teacher Elizabeth Sedgwick, who is sick, and continue running Sedgwick's school. Gives other reasons for not joining her mother Abby Hopper Gibbons in Washington, D.C. Discusses her activities in Lenox.
Date:
1864-01-21
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Julia Gibbons letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Title:
Julia Gibbons letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Description:
Says Julia Gibbons cannot leave Lenox because she must stay with her former teacher Elizabeth Sedgwick, who is sick, and continue running Sedgwick's school. Mentions her aunt and uncle Anna Mott Hopper and Edward Hopper.
Date:
1864-02-02
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
William Penn Howland letter to Emily Howland
Title:
William Penn Howland letter to Emily Howland
Description:
Written by Emily Howland's cousin William Penn Howland. Discusses his reaction to the recent death of his wife Cornelia; his own health; his plans to travel back to Cayuga County; and his daily routine. Mentions that Emily had paid his rent for the past eight years.
Date:
1898-12-17
Collection:
Emily Howland Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Anna M. Stanton letter to Emily Howland
Title:
Anna M. Stanton letter to Emily Howland
Description:
Anna M. Stanton taught at Cornelia Hancock's Laing School for freedmen in South Carolina, and later at Howland's school in Heathsville, Virginia. Discusses a woman named Lydia who was with Stanton at the Laing School. Briefly discusses the school, including giving students Fridays off during the (cotton?) picking season.
Date:
1876-05-04
Collection:
Emily Howland Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Emily Howland letter to Benjamin Howland
Title:
Emily Howland letter to Benjamin Howland
Description:
Letter to Howland's brother Benjamin telling him that their aunt Rebecca Talcott was mortally ill and discussing travel arrangements to go see her. The back of the paper bears a draft of a story about an infirm girl from New York and her quest for an education.
Date:
1850-1870
Collection:
Emily Howland Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Emily Howland letter to Hannah Letchworth Howland
Title:
Emily Howland letter to Hannah Letchworth Howland
Description:
Written from Fort Morton to Howland's sister-in-law. Discusses a very sick friend of hers named Susan, possibly Susan Crawley.
Date:
1866-09-20
Collection:
Emily Howland Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College

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