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"John Comly and Philadelphia Yearly Meeting, 1827-1828", Undated.

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the single typed volume entitled "John Comly and Philadelphia Yearly Meeting, 1827-1828." The manuscript was copied from the original by one of Comly's grandsons. The original manuscript was written for "Rupp's History of the Religious Denominations of the United States" in Byberry Friends' Library.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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"Apologie de la Vraie Theologie Christienne", Undated.

Extent:
0.63 linear ft. (4 volumes)
Abstract:
Robert Barclay's "Apology for the True Christian Divinity," translated into French by Georges Liens, summarizes the early Quaker theological concerns of the beliefs of Friends as Barclay heard them preached by George Fox and other influential Friends.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Henry Carter autobiography, Undated.

Extent:
0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Henry Carter's autobiography describes his childhood with his brother and widowed mother, but mostly focuses on his adult life as a sailor. Also included is a brief history of the genealogy of Carter's father's side of the family.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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"John Bowne: Pioneer of Freedom", Undated.

Extent:
0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
John Bowne's biography, "John Bowne: Pioneer of Freedom," written by John Cox Jr., is based on Bowne's letters, journals, and public records, and describes his early life in England, his emigration to the colonies, the arrival of the Quakers, his marriage, and his conversion to Quakersim.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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"George Fox, Seine Botschaft, Seine Wesen und Seine Leben", Undated.

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Emil Fuch's manuscript "George Fox, Seine Botschaft, Seine Wesen un Seine Leben" is written in German. In English, the title of the manuscript is "George Fox, his Message, his Essence, and his Life."

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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"Journal of Joseph Hoag", Undated

Extent:
0.08 linear ft. (1 volume, 1 folder)
Abstract:
Joseph Hoag (1762-1846)is best known for his "Vision" of 1803 which predicted an American Civil War, and his Journal, the publication of which in 1860 precipitated a schism at Scipio Monthly Meeting into Otisite and Kingite groups. This collection is comprised of the single volume handwritten manuscript of Joseph Hoag's journal and correspondence related to the item's donation.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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"Memorials", Undated.

Extent:
0.02 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:
These memorials are written for various Quaker women, including Hannah A. Jenkins, Mary Allen Hanbury, Hannah G. Field, Mary Mekeel, and Avis Alsop, and give brief biographical information for each woman, and many describe their final moments.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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"An Abstract from the Life of Mary Pennington, formerly Springett", Undated.

Extent:
0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Mary Pennington's autobiographical manuscript includes descriptions of her early life, the events leading up to her convincement (conversion to Quakerism), her attendance at Quaker meetings, a description of her marriage and her husband (Isaac Pennington), a description of her husband's family (particularly his mother), a description of a battle at London between "Parliment and the King" at Houndslow-heath, and a description of the English Civil War and upheaval it caused.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Benjamin Seebohm biography, Undated.

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The biography of Benjamin Seebohm describes his early life and education in Germany, and the influence of Quakerism in his young life, particularly the religious visit of Stephen Grellet. The biography also describes Seebohm's travels as a Quaker minister throughout Europe and Great Britain, and includes quoted extracts from Seebohm's journals and letters.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]