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Start Over Repository Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College Subject Quakers -- New York (State) Organization New York Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends Year 1900 to 1949

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L. Hollingsworth Wood Prison Reform Papers, 1913-1937 (inclusive)

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (1 folder.))
Abstract:
Contains primarily correspondence, 1934-1937, relating to Wood's interest in prison reform, particularly convict labor. Also a several items reflecting his interest in other Quaker concerns.

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New York Friends Service Committee records, ca. 1917-1922 (inclusive)

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
The New York Friends Service Committee was established in 1917 following an appeal by New York Yearly Meeting to assist the American Friends Service Committee in its clothing appeal for European war relief. By 1922, the focus had changed to famine relief particularly for Russia, and the Committee was encouraged to work directly through AFSC. This small collection contains minutes, annual reports, and financial records.

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