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Amy Grace Mekeel papers concerning Conservative Friends, New York Yearly Meeting, 1946-1968 (inclusive)

Extent:: .02 linear ft. (5 folders)
Abstract:: The collectionn contains Mekeel's notes and abstracts concerning Quaker meetings in the Scipio and Farmington Quarterly Meetings of New York Yearly Meeting, particularly concerning the various nineteenth century Orthodox separations. There is also a small group of correspondence focused on Quaker meeting records.

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

Roy Moger. New York Yearly Meeting photographs, 1956-1970 (inclusive)

Extent:: .5 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:: This collection contains personal photographs taken by Roy Moger of places, persons, and events concerning New York Yearly Meeting in the 1960s. Of special interest are photographs of the meeeting houses, the March on Washington and a Memorial for the Children of Birmingham.

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

Margery Rubin New York Yearly Meeting photographs, 1985-1997 (inclusive)

Extent:: .25 cubic ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: Margery Rubin was a Quaker involved with a variety of Friends organizations including New York Yearly Meeting, the American Friends Service Committee, and Friends Journal. This collection consists primarily of black and white photographs, with a few color photographs, from the 1980s and 1990s. There are portraits of individuals and group portraits, mostly from New York Yearly Meeting sessions. There are also photos of Powell House (New York Yearly Meeting's retreat center) and some other miscellaneous shots.

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

Quaker Emergency Service lectures, 1944

Extent:: .2 linear ft. (9 folders)
Abstract:: The Quaker Emergency Service was founded in January 1942 by members of the combined Peace and Service Committees of the two New York Monthly Meetings. In the spring of 1944, the Service sponsored a series of lectures focusing on adolescent psychology which were held in the French Institute building, 22 East 60th Street, New York, New York.

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

Lee Stern Papers, 1936-1992 (bulk)

Extent:: 2 linear ft. (2 linear feet.)
Abstract:: Lee Stern (1915-1992), was a Quaker pacifist, conscientious objector to war, involved in peace groups and organizations, and a teacher of nonviolence.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

James Wood papers, 1865-1921 1865-1964 (inclusive) 1865-1921 (bulk)

Extent:: 10.75 linear ft. (21 boxes, 1 tube) and 21 containers and one rolled document
Abstract:: James Wood (1839-1925) was "interested in education, philanthropy, in the various branches of agriculture, in archaeology, history, Indian lore, anthropology, science, in prison reform and above all, in the Bible and religion," (ABS, 2). He was also a business man, serving as President of the Genesee Salt Company in Piffard, New York. The James Wood papers are divided into twelve series: "Biographical Material:" "Agriculture;" Business and Financial Material;" "Collected Quaker Material;" "Correspondence;" "Hugh Barbour Writings and Talks regarding James Wood;" "Journals;" "Organizations;" "Photographs and Albums;" "Political Involvement;" Prison Reform;" and lastly, "Writings by James Wood." This collection contains many materials, including correspondence, photographs, record books, awards, and printed material such as newspapers and pamphlets. Given Wood's heavy involvement in agriculture, this collection has high research value for those interested in farming methods, live stock...(see more)

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Friends Equal Rights Association Records, 1900-1917 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet. (1 v. + 1 folder.))
Abstract:: Minutes of the Friends Equals Rights Association, 1900-1905 and 1915-1917, and miscellaneous papers.

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

Caleb McComber correspondence, 1814-1827 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (5 items.))
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Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

New York Yearly Meeting collection of autographs, 1850-1952-(bulk 1915-1920) (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (1 folder.))
Abstract:: Contains a collection of autographs of prominent Quakers and a few non-Quakers, most written as brief notes or subscription replies to Friends Book and Tract Committee between 1915-1920.

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

New York Yearly Meeting collection of papers concerning slavery, 1778-1870 (inclusive)

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: The collection contains a small number of miscellaneous papers relating to efforts within New York Yearly Meeting to support the manumission of enslaved people, abolition, and education of formerly enslaved people, 1778-1870. Most are copies of reports presented to New York Monthly Meeting or to the Yearly Meeting, compiled as a reference file.

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

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