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Start Over Subject Poetry -- Women authors -- 19th century Organization New York Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Hicksite : 1828-1955). Women's Meeting People Gurney, Joseph John, 1788-1847

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Collection of Quaker Poetry, 1794-1922 (inclusive)

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (2 folders.))
Abstract:
Collection of original poetry written by and/or about Quakers, their beliefs, and their places of worship. Included are poems by Rebeca Smedley, Elizabeth Biddle Conrow, and Joseph Conrow, a biography in verse of Thomas and Elizabeth Robson by their grandson Joseph J. Green, a meditation on Spruce St. Monthly Meeting by Joseph Wharton, and an account of the 1843 Women's New York Yearly Meeting by Amanda K. Clark. Also included are poems concerning J.J. Gurney, Elias Hicks, and Robert Barclay's Apology.

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