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L. Hollingsworth Wood correspondence, 1907-1937 (inclusive)

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (2 folders.))
Abstract:
In 1908, L. Hollingsworth Wood corresponded with Quaker-related schools to obtain contact information for graduates living in the New York City area and updated information about teaching Quakerism. Previously, a committee of the Yearly Meeting had conducted a survey inquiring about courses at the schools concerning Quaker history and principles. Fourteen schools responded to Wood's letter. Folder 2 contains Wood's correspondence with organizations and persons concerned with prison reform, 1913-1937. Correspondents include E. Stagg Whitin, Sir John Harris, and Joseph N. Ulman.

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Marie Ogden Francke "My Little Talks with You" collection, 1933-1948 (inclusive)

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (1 folder.))
Abstract:
The collection contains a signed typescript of short religious messages addressed to "Our separate but united meeting." These apparently were part of an informal group which worshipped together and prepared inspirational "messages" for distribution among the group and for institutions.

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