Papers, 1694-1963.

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Papers, 1694-1963.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122347598

These papers consist of family letters, 1768, 1869-1927, 1957, with correspondents John J. Chambers, Rebecca Ballard Chambers, Samuel Kimble Chambers, and a multitude of family members all writing to each other and particularly to Mary J. Chambers; diaries of various members, 1826-1957, most notably those of Mary Ballard Chambers while she was a student at Smith College, 1900-1904, and while being courted by her future husband, Philip Donald Folwell; financial papers, among which are Richard Chambers account books, 1796-1808, anonymous daybook, 1811-1824, and John Chambers daybook, 1826-1854; and estate papers of several members of the Chambers family.

24 v.and.300 items.

Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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SNAC Resource ID: 6686575

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Chambers, Richard, 1775-1863

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Chambers, John J., 1848-1928

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Chambers, Rebecca Ballard, 1858-1920

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Smith College.

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Since 1900, Christmas at Smith College has involved the sending of cards, the singing of carols and the annual Vespers. Smith College's Christmas Vespers has allowed religious and non-religious students alike to come together and appreciate the music and spirit of the holiday season. At this annual candlelight ceremony, Smith College choral groups perform seasonal songs and religious readings. From the description of Records of Christmas at Smith College, 1900-[ongoing]. (Smith Colle...

Chambers, Samuel Kimble, 1845-1917

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Chambers family.

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The Chambers family of this collection first appeared as farmers of White Clay Creek, New Castle County, DE. In the latter half of the nineteenth century, the locus moved to West Grove, Chester County, PA, where four brothers engaged in the coal and lumber business. From the description of Papers, 1694-1963. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122347598 ...

Folwell, Mary Ballard Chambers, 1881-

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Chambers, John, 1780-1856.

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Chambers, Mary Jane Kimble, 1818-1906

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