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Emily Howland Family Papers, 1763-1929 (inclusive)

Extent:
7 linear ft. (17 boxes (plus photographs))
Abstract:
Emily Howland (1827-1929) was a Quaker humanitarian and educator who is particularly known for her work with formerly-enslaved African Americans in Virginia during and after the American Civil War. A birthright Friend, Emily Howland was the only daughter of Slocum and Hannah (Tallcot) Howland of Sherwood, N.Y. She was educated locally and for a brief period in Philadelphia, and then moved to Washington, D.C. in 1857 to teach at the Miner School for Freedmen. During the war she worked at a contraband camp in Virginia, establishing a school and coordinating relief activities. She returned to Sherwood after her father's death in 1881 and contributed time and money toward the maintenance of the Sherwood School. She continued her interest in the education of African-Americans in the south, and was also involved in woman suffrage and temperance. Emily Howland never married, and died in Sherwood at the age of 102. The collection contains correspondence, journals, other manuscripts,...(see more)

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

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Scipio Executive and Monthly Meetings (Pre-Separation and Hicksite) Records, 1775-1924 (inclusive)

Extent:
3 linear ft. (11 volumes and 3 folders)
Abstract:
Records of Scipio Executive Meeting of Friends (Hicksite) and its predecessor Scipio Monthly Meeting of Friends. Includes minutes 1827-1924, vital records 1775-1924, and miscellaneous 1824-1917.

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