Papers, 1754-1890.

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Papers, 1754-1890.

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Family correspondence and miscellaneous manuscripts of the Griffith family, as assembled by Sylvia Dannett who was writing a novel about Aaron H. Griffith's daughter, Harriet Griffith Ellis. Of particular interest are the letters and journal of the latter while she was attending Westtown School in the mid-1850's. Also includes some typescript copies of the same.

.5 linear ft. (1 box)

Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

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Griffith family.

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The Griffith family were Quakers involved in the textile industry in the area of Winchester, Virginia before the Civil War. Aaron H. Griffith was the son of John Griffith of Frederick County; he married Mary P. Hollingsworth in 1830, and they had seven children who survived to adulthood. Aaron H. Griffith was active in the Orthodox branch of Hopewell Monthly Meeting, and was an Elder and Clerk of that Meeting. From the description of Papers, 1754-1890. (Swarthmore College). WorldCat ...

Griffith, Aaron H. (Aaron Hackney), 1802-1877

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Ellis, Harriet Griffith, 1837-

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Dannett, Sylvia G. L., 1909-

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Historian and author of works on prominant women in American history. From the description of Sylvia G. L. Dannett collection, 1956-1960. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58779111 Author; b. Sylvia Gwendolyn Liebowitz; married Emanuel Dannett, 1933; d. 1995. From the description of Sylvia G.L. Dannett papers, 1900-1965. (Livingstone College). WorldCat record id: 70970063 ...