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Arch Street Meeting House renovations photographs, 1990-1992 (inclusive)

Extent:
.2 cubic ft. (1 box)
Abstract:
The Arch Street Meeting House in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was designed by Owen Biddle Jr. in 1803 in the Georgian style. It was completed in 1811. This collection contains photographs and negatives from renovations undertaken in 1990-1992 of the roof of the meetinghouse.

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

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Philadelphia Yearly Meeting News photographs, 1987-2001 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.8 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends began publishing a newsletter in 1963 and continued until 2009. This collection consists of photographs collected for use in the publication, from the late 1980s into the early 2000s.

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

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Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Records: Mississippi Project (1964-1966), 1949-1967 (inclusive)

Extent:
3 linear ft.
Abstract:
In response to the 1964 bombing of 44 black churches in Mississippi, Philadelphia and New York Yearly Meetings coordinated a joint effort to rebuild the destroyed churches and to attempt to foster racial reconciliation in the area. The project sent Lawrence and Viola Scott to Jackson, Mississippi as Quaker representatives. By 1966, the group had rebuilt 33 of the 44 churches, and built a community center in rural Canton, Mississippi. This collection is primarily composed of financial records, including accounts, invoices, receipts, bank statements, and invoices. It also includes correspondence for the Education Committee of PYM regarding publications, supplies, and pamphlets.

Held at: Quaker Meeting Records at Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections and Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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Friends Historical Library manuscript epistles collection, 1688-1973 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.67 linear ft. (5 document boxes)
Abstract:
The term "epistle" is used to refer to letters exchanged between Quaker organizations, especially from one yearly meeting to another. Epistles are often used to articulate Quaker doctrine and discipline. This collection of various manuscript (handwritten) epistles was compiled from the Friends Historical Library from different sources.

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

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