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George H. Burr Collected Papers on the Quaker Separation, 1822-1836 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.5 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:
The Burr Collection includes manuscripts which document the Hicksite position during the Separation of 1827/28 in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and the trial over the Crosswicks School Fund. It is directly related to the Southard Papers/RG5/312, which contain a more complete description of the controversy. It also includes Burr's manuscript on the History of the Society of Friends which he compiled for Southard as background in preparing his case representing the Hicksite position.

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