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Start Over Repository Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College Organization New York Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends Year 2000 to 2024

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Quaker Disciplines, 1689-2018 (inclusive)

Extent:
9 linear ft.
Abstract:
The Society of Friends or Quakers (the terms are synonymous) was founded in the middle of the seventeenth century in England by George Fox and others. The Friends Historical Library has collected Quaker disciplines since its founding in 1871. FHL is also the official repository for the records of seven American yearly meetings.

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

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Lucy Sikes drawings and related correspondence, 1989-2014 (inclusive)

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1 folders
Abstract:
This small collection contains drawings by Lucy Sikes, a Brooklyn, New York, Quaker artist, and her email correspondence with Friends Historial Library with printed attachments. Her drawings, often drawn during meeting sessions, appeared in Spark, the newsletter of New York Yearly Meeting, and other Quaker publications.

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

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Linda Chidsey writings and speeches, 1995-2006 (inclusive)

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (1 folder.))
Abstract:
Letters, articles, and speeches by Linda Chidsey, former Clerk of New York Yearly Meeting and acknowledged minister. Of special interest are the materials that relate to the peace testimony after the attacks of September 11, 2001 and renewal in the Society of Friends.

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