Lydia A. Schofield letter to Martha Schofield

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Date created 1857-02-26
Creator Schofield, Lydia A. (Lydia Ann), 1835-1909
Description

Lydia Schofield was Martha Schofield's sister. Discusses recent events and news concerning family and friends, including a party attended by abolitionists Robert Purvis, Harriet Purvis, and Cyrus Whitson. Asks about Martha's new job teaching in Bayside, New York; briefly discusses her own work as a teacher. Reminisces about their deceased father.

Size 4 pages
Type Text
Subjects Women teachers | Women in education | Schofield, Martha | Schofield, Oliver W. (Oliver Wilson), 1806-1852
Geographical location Bristol (Pa.) | Bayside (New York, N.Y.)
Language English
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Local identifier A00181133
Collection

Martha Schofield Papers, SFHL-RG5-134 (explore contents)

Contributing institution Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
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