Contents
Descriptive Summary
BIOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL
SCOPE AND CONTENT
Arrangement
SELECTED SEARCH TERMS Materials catalogued separately
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE RECORDS
Ser. 1. Biographical, 1886, 1899, n.d.
Ser. 2. Correspondence, 1940-1961, and n.d.
Ser. 3. Writings
Ser. 4. Memorabilia, 1948, n.d.
Ser. 5. Pictures, 1921, n.d.
Ser. 6. Reference Material, 1704-1939
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An Inventory of the Edith Verlenden Paschall Papers,
1736-1961 [bulk 1940-1961]
Finding Aid Prepared by FHL staff
Encoding made possible by a grant by the Gladys Kriebel Delmas
Foundation to the Philadelphia Consortium of Special Collections
Libraries
Before 1967
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Creator
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Edith Verlenden Paschall (1881-1961) |
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Title
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Papers,
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Dates:
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1736-1961 [bulk 1940-1961] |
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Abstract:
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Edith Verlenden Paschall (1881-1961) was a
Quaker genealogist and historian from Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The
collection contains correspondence, legal papers and marriage certificates
(chiefly photocopies), wills, notes, miscellaneous memorabilia, and pictures,
collected by Paschall and relating to the Paschall family and other Quaker
families. Includes material relating to the history and settlement of Darby,
Pa., the development of Darby Monthly Meeting, and historic houses and
brickmaking in the Delaware Valley. |
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Extent:
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4 boxes; 2 linear ft. |
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Identification:
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RG 5/117 |
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Location:
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For current information on the location of
materials, please consult the Library's online catalog |
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Location:
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Edith Verlenden Paschall (1881-1961) was a Quaker genealogist and
historian from Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
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The collection contains correspondence, legal papers and marriage
certificates (chiefly photocopies), wills, genealogical notes, miscellaneous
memorabilia, and pictures collected by Paschall and relating to the Paschall
family and other Quaker families. Includes material relating to the history and
settlement of Darby, Pa., the development of Darby Monthly Meeting, and
historic houses and brickmaking in the Delaware Valley, Pa.
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This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog
of the Friends Historical Library (TRIPOD). Researchers desiring materials
about related topics, persons, or places should search the catalog using these
headings: Researchers are advised to search by subject and author, when
applicable.
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The collection is divided into six series:
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Ser. 1. Biographical, 1886, 1899, n.d.
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Verses on Edith Verlenden Paschall's 80th
birthday
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2 diplomas of Jacob Serrill Verlenden, see Diplomas:
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Science Course at Friends Central
School
6/19/1986
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Bachelor of Science in
Engineering, Swarthmore College
6/13/1899
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Ser. 2. Correspondence, 1940-1961, and n.d.
By various authors,
and having to do largely with genealogical research. Also includes:
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John W. Nason, president of
Swarthmore College, to Edith Verlenden Paschall
6/12/1953
Advising Edith that she had been
named as one of the Honorary Curators of the Friends Historical
Library.
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Members of the Board of Directors
of Gibbons Home to Edith Verlenden Paschall, expressing appreciation for her
work as president of the Board
6/7/1954 1947-1954
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Extracts from letters of Anna B.
Bartram “to my esteemed fried E.P. Marshall”
1837-1845 handwritten copy
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Extract from letter of Susan Serrill
to “J” handwritten copy
Regarding Christianity and war; written during the Civil
War.
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Ser. 3. Writings
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Notes for talk on The Friendly Society for Diffusing
Useful Knowledge
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Notes for introducing speakers at program “By-Ways in
Darby History”
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Ser. 4. Memorabilia, 1948, n.d.
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“Greetings on the 253rd Christmas at Applebrook”
1948
Includes list of silversmiths.
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2 games, “Information please”, and “Questions on
Trees”
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Ser. 5. Pictures, 1921, n.d.
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Darby Friends Meeting House
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Directors, Springhaven Club
1921
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Friends Old Meeting House, Easton, Md.
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Home of Jacob S. Serrill, Darby, Pa. (John Bethell in
1703)
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Ser. 6. Reference Material, 1704-1939
Listing checklist available with collection
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Notebook on Bake House in Darby, Pa. and information
regarding English bricks used in building it; and other information regarding
bricks and brickmakers.
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Ms. regarding bricks, in handwriting and style of
Edith Paschall
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Correspondence regarding bricks, including letters
from Colonial Williamsburg and the Smithsonian Institution
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Snapshots and negatives of bricks
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Draft of Edward Kennison's
brick-yard in Chester
1704 negative photostat
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Buck Hill Falls Land
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Darby settlement papers
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Delaware County Historical Society papers
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Friends' Central School mainly photographs
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“Pre-Civil War Medicine in Chester County, Pa.” Essay by
Nancy A. Bremiller (12th grade) typed carbon
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Papers on Strath Haven Inn relics
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Swedish Cabin (homestead)
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Wills: (copies, chronologically arranged), 1721-1939
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Joseph Wood
12/12/1721
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Deeds, titles and related papers
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