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Start Over Creator Burdsall, Benjamin R. (Benjamin Rogers), 1903-1968

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Friends' Publishing Corporation, 1959-2005 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.5 linear ft. (1 box and 3 volumes)
Abstract:
The primary activity of the Friends' Publishing Corporation is Friends Journal, a Quaker periodical. The latter was the successor to The Friend, the serial published by the Orthodox Quakers (1827-1955) and Friends Intelligencer, published by the Hicksite Quakers (1844-1955). It was established as a result of the merger of the two Philadelphia Yearly Meetings, and the first consolidated issue was dated July 2, 1955. Originally published weekly and then bi-weekly, it became a monthly periodical in 1988.

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

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Benjamin R. Burdsall papers, 1934-1942 (inclusive)

Extent:
3 folders
Abstract:
Burdsall was active in Young Friends Fellowship, serving on the Executive Committee, and Friends General Conference. This small collection mostly contains materials relating to those activities.

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