The Samuel Rothrock Diaries: 1834-1893, 1999
Scope and Contents
This collection documents the activities of various members of the Arey family. Items include a copy of Harriet Arey Davidson’s annotated work The Samuel Rothrock Diaries: 1934-1893, which details the minister’s work and travels as a Lutheran minister. Accompanying the book are publishing and publicity materials. Also included is a collection of letters written to Maria Arey, wife of Rev. Benjamin Arey. The letters discuss life before and during the Civil War, as well as personal experiences spanning 1834-1884. A bound collection of transcriptions of the letters is accompanied by a few original letters and original essays written by Maria Arey’s sister Catherine.
The records are arranged in 1 box. The contents of each folder are arranged topically according to individuals from Arey family. The Samuel Rothrock Dairies: 1934-1893 and bound collection of Maria Arey letters are not in folders.
Dates
- 1999
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.5 Linear Feet (1 box )
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Arey (Family)
Repository Details
Part of the Personal Papers and Manuscripts Collection, Seminary Archives, United Lutheran Seminary Library, Gettysburg, PA Repository