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Collected Writings of Friends House Residents, 1980-1995 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 linear ft. (2 boxes)

Abstract:

Contains collected writings of residents of Friends House, a Quaker retirement home in Sandy Spring, Md., and Haviland Hall, its nursing home extension. Margaret P. Apgar collected, typed and edited the writings between 1980 and 1994. The collection includes Gleanings, the published collection of residents' work in six volumes, and additional writings by individuals including by Grace Yaukey who published under the name of Cornelia Spencer, Margaret Wells Steer, Grace Nesbitt, and Margaret Birckhead.

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

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Mary Birckhead papers, 1959-1991-1985-1991 (bulk)

Extent:

.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (2 folders.))

Abstract:

Includes: Her drawings and writings, 1959-1991, including a publication entitled Tide Pools.

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