Creator: De Hartog, Jan, 1914-2002 - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Start Over Creator De Hartog, Jan, 1914-2002

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]

Extent:: 3.3 linear ft. (3.3 linear ft.)
Abstract:: The Friends Meeting for Sufferings of Vietnamese Children was founded in 1966, to bring injured and orphaned Vietnamese and Amerasian children to the United States for medical treatment. Some children were placed in foster homes or were permanent adopted. The organizers worked in cooperation with Welcome House in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and with other organizations. The group disbanded in October 1969.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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