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"From the Wabash to the Delaware", Undated.

Extent:
0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Thomas Raeburn White wrote this manuscript for his children and their descendants. The volume begins with a brief genealogical history of White's ancestors, who came from England or Scotland, and initially settled in the Carolinas. White describes how the family migrated to Indiana when his father was a child, in search of a more religiously tolerant community, and provides brief family history for his mother and father. White also describes his childhood, early education, Quaker experiences, college years at Earlham College, and business endeavors in adulthood.

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

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"The Quakers and the American Revolution", Undated.

Extent:
0.19 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Arthur Mekeel's manuscript includes the following chapters: The Quakers in America in the eighteenth Century, The Problems of empire, The Quakers Take Alarm, The Breakdown of Non-Importation and the Challenge to Quaker Policy, The Tea Crisis and Its Sequel, The Quakers Cast Their Lot, Conciliation Efforts of the British Quakers, The First Year of War, the Quakers under the New Order, Suspicion of Quaker Treachery and the Virginia Exiles, The Later Years of the War in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, New England, New York, The Quakers in the South, The Free Quakers, Quaker Relief Work, and Post-War Problems and Readjustments.

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

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John Pemberton manuscript, Undated.

Extent:
0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
This manuscript provides a brief biographical sketch of John Pemberton, and contains excerpts from his journals and letters from his religious visit in England in 1750.

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

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Richard Jordan autobiography, Undated.

Extent:
0.13 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
This autobiography describes Richard Jordan's early life in Virginia and North Carolina, and his experiences in the Quaker community.

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

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Roland Herbert Bainton papers, Undated.

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of two photocopies of materials collected by Roland Herbert Bainton, a Protestant church historian and professor of ecclesiastical history at Yale University.

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

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Dean Freiday manuscripts, Undated.

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of typed manuscripts by Dean Freiday.

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

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Garrett family genealogical records, Undated.

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (3 folders)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the Garrett family genealogial records, and includes manuscripts concerning family history, research notes, and photographs of family members.

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

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Herbert Standing papers, Undated.

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of materials collected by Herbert Standing.

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

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"A Memorable instance of Divine guidance and protection", Undated.

Extent:
0.015 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The manuscript of "A Memorable instance of Divine guidence and protection," as told to Sarah Taylor by Jane Fearon and James Dickinson, two Quaker ministers, tells the story of Fearon and Dickinson's experience when on a religious visit to Scotland circa 1680.

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