Creator: Pennington, Levi Talbott, 1875 - - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

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Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (2 folders.))
Abstract:: This collection contains the papers of Edward P. Thatcher, including a copy of his 1955 article in the Friends Journal, entitled "Western Exploration and Quaker Naturalists", and letters in response to this article from such Friends as William Hubben, William Bacon Evans, and Howard J. Bourne. Also included are letters relating to the William Hobson diary and the article Thatcher later published on the diary. Correspondents include Frederick Tolles and Levi Pennington. The letters include biographical data on John Cassin, William Hobson, and genealogical data on the Minthorn, Hobson, and Bourne families.

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

Extent:: 1.5 linear ft. (1.5 linear ft.)
Abstract:: The Peace Association of Friends in America was organized in 1867 by Orthodox Friends in the New York, Baltimore, North Carolina, Ohio, Indiana, Western and Iowa Yearly Meetings in reaction to the Civil War, with its mission being to convince Friends and others that war was unchristian, inhumane and unnecessary.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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