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"George Fox, Quakers, Negroes, and Slavery on Barbados, 1671-1675", 1946 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.13 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Edward A. Manice's "George Fox, Quakers, Negroes, and Slavery on Barbados 1671-1675" describes the ways in which Quakers in Philadelphia and surrounding areas engaged with slavery in Barbados in the 17th century. The manuscript was written as an essay for Manice's senior history class at Yale University.

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

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Miscellaneous, 1657-1969, undated (inclusive)

Extent:
1 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of single folder collections of miscellaneous Quaker materials from the Haverford College Quaker collection.

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

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Lida Lisle Greene papers, 1941

Extent:
.2 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the handwritten correspondence between Thomas Drake and Frances B. Watland concerning Lida Lisle Greene's manuscript of a play about John Woolman, as well as the typed script for the play.

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

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Walter Hinchman papers, 1879-1917 (inclusive)

Extent:
.15 linear ft. (3 folders)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the papers of Walter Hinchman, including biographical manuscripts, correspondence, and drawings.

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

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Levinus Painter papers, 1935-1951 (inclusive)

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
A single folder collection that includes a map of Fayette County, Pennsylvania, research notes, and multiple copies of the typed manuscript by Levinus Painter, entitled "The Beginnings of Quakerism in the Monongahela Valley. Also included is a single letter written by Painter regarding his research.

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

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"Massacre: A Play", 1941

Extent:
0.13 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Charlotte Brate's play, "Massacre," describes a fictional event in the life of William Penn. It takes place in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1683, and describes the white settlers' fear of an "Indian massacre" and misunderstandings between the settlers and the Lenni-Lenape.

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

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"The Difficulties and Dangers of Eighteenth Century Travel as Revealed in Quaker Journals", 1946

Extent:
0.13 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Mary C. Campbell's thesis, submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for her Master of Arts in English and comparative literature at Columbia University, focuses on analyzing first-hand travel accounts from Quaker travelers in the 18th century, with sections about travel on foot, on horseback, by carriage, and by sea.

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

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