I've found a JACKPOT!!!
The Historical Society of Pennsylvania has an archive The Johnston-Harris Family Papers 1776-1935. The papers focus primarily on the "personal and professional achievements of John Campbell Harris" and is "comprised not only of papers, journals, and photographs but also of family memorabilia, genealogical histories, and information about progenitors and distant relatives, this collection focuses on rich familial heritages."
John Campbell Harris is first cousin to "our" (large) Mary Harris (Hooper). The archive listing at the above link is lengthy and it seems that there will be a fair amount of relevant material in the archive!!!
Located in Philadelphia, this archive is accessible to the public and the Society will also provide directed research for a nominal fee. Too bad Philadelphia is on the other side of the country, but I'll make it there one day. In the meantime, I intend to have the Society look up some information and will post what I find.
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