Wilkinson Family Papers, 1839 - 1884
Content Description
The Wilkinson Family papers consist of Sarah Kirk Wilkinson's day books, a few of her son Francis' school papers, and assorted Wilkinson correspondence. There are also two diaries from Unionville, Pennsylvania, unsigned, which most likely belonged to Quaker relatives. The Sherwood Farm papers include: Woodlawn Farmer's Club correspondence, describing various social activities of the Quaker farmers and their families from the area; Woodlawn Horse Company correspondence, which includes the constitution and by-laws of this anti-horse theft organization; Woodlawn Housekeeping Association correspondence, constitution, by-laws and minutes; records from the Woodlawn Literary Association; Sherwood Hall Sunday School records; and blank Sherwood Farm Dairy Records showing how the milk production was recorded and sold from 1918-1940. There is also a newspaper article from the Sunday Star in 1905, describing Quaker families and history in this area.
Dates
- 1839 - 1884
Extent
From the Collection: .42 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Ballinger Family (Family)
- From the Collection: Wilkinson family (Family)
Repository Details
Part of the Local History and Special Collections Branch, Alexandria Library Repository