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Martha Schofield diary, 1858-1860
Title:
Martha Schofield diary, 1858-1860
Description:
Describes Martha Schofield's daily life, including social engagements, lectures and other events she attended, Quaker meetings, and her reading circles. During this period, Schofield taught in several schools near New York City. Includes lists of books Schofield has read, letters she has sent, and letters she has received. Pages 141-149 are missing.
Date:
1858-01-01 - 1860-10-31
Collection:
Martha Schofield Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Martha Schofield diary, 1860-1862
Title:
Martha Schofield diary, 1860-1862
Description:
Describes Martha Schofield's daily life, with a focus on social calls, attendance of Quaker Meeting, her religious and emotional life, and her friendship with John Bunting (whom she called "mon ami"). The diary also describes the various concerts and lectures she attended, including one by Anna E. Dickinson, and her work teaching at several schools in Philadelphia, including the Bethany School for African Americans. Descriptions of natural vistas (e.g., a sunrise on the Atlantic, a view of the Hudson, the top of "Castle Rock") also recur.
Date:
1860-11-01 - 1862-01-31
Collection:
Martha Schofield Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Eliza H. Schofield letter to Miss Carter
Title:
Eliza H. Schofield letter to Miss Carter
Description:
Reminisces about her school days at Byberry. Names her school friends and describes pranks and games they played, including sneaking into the meeting house for play-fights.
Date:
1906-08-02
Collection:
Martha Schofield Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College