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John Bell Papers

 Collection
Identifier: FMS-164

Scope and Contents

The John Bell Papers include correspondence, legal documents, a commonplace book of John's father William Bell; a ledger recording subscribers to the Philadelphia "Friend" and the "British Friend" for 1870-1872; and several copies of a printed epistle by William Bell to Whitewater Monthly Meeting of Friends.

Dates

  • 1819-1910
  • Other: Majority of material found in 1870-1890

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on access.

Biographical or Historical Information

John Bell (1829-1904) was the son of William and Hannah (Christy) Bell and a native of Belfast, Ireland. He immigrated to the United States with his parents in 1845.

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Extent

1.00 Boxes

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Papers reflecting the life of John Bell (1829-1904), an Orthodox Friend of Richmond, Indiana, and San Jose, California.

Arrangement Note

Topical.

Method of Acquisition

Purchase

Title
Archon Finding Aid Title
Author
Thomas Hamm
Description rules
Other Unmapped
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
und

Repository Details

Part of the Friends Collection and Earlham College Archives Repository

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