Subject: Quakers -- Pennsylvania and Quakers -- Education / Place: Germantown (Philadelphia, Pa.) -- History -- Sources - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Start Over Subject Quakers -- Pennsylvania Subject Quakers -- Education Place Germantown (Philadelphia, Pa.) -- History -- Sources

Extent:: 0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: Mary Williams Shoemaker (1861-1953) was a Quaker philanthropist from Germantown, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Franklin and Mary (Williams) Shoemaker. The collection contains chiefly journals (1934-1945) and correspondence (1914-1953) relating to Shoemaker's support of Quaker historical, educational, and social service agencies; together with correspondence of her brother, Thomas Howard Shoemaker (1851-1936), relating to his historical interests and civic activities. Includes deeds and business papers relating to Shoemaker family properties in Philadelphia and Pike County.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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