Subject: Quakers -- History / Form: manuscripts (documents) - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

J.P. Elkinton autobiography, 1966 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:: J. P. Elkinton's autobiography describes his childhood and family, his attendance at Haverford College, from which he graduated in 1908. He also describes his experiences with the Society of Friends, particularly his travels on religious visits, and his adult life with his wife, Mary Bucknell, and their children. In addition to stories from various periods of his life, he provides biographical sketches of his family members.

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

"Epistles and Sermons of George Fox", 1683 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.13 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the single, handwritten volume of the epistles and sermons of George Fox, ca. 1683. The inside cover of a later binding attributes the volume to Thomas Richardson, dated 1714. However, it has been speculated that the volume may have been written originally by one of George Fox's secretaries.

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

"Some Notes on Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Extracted by Jacob R. Elfreth of Landsdowne, Penna. From his Diary", ca. 1916-1917 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 volume, 1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the single volume manuscript of Jacob R. Elfreth's notes on Philadelphia Yearly meeting, as well as correspondence related to the manuscript.

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

"Names of Friends who have been Scientists or Artists in Great Britain or the U.S. Or Distinguished in Other Callings", 1962-1963 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.76 linear ft. (1 volume, 1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of a single volume manuscript which provides lists and descriptions of Quaker scientists and artists, and a folder of related correspondence.

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

Joseph Fisher manuscript, 1833 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This poem, written by Joseph Fisher to Carmel Friends, is related to the religious tensions among Quakers during the Hicksite-Orthodox separation. It is addressed to a meeting in Carmel, to which Joseph Fisher used to belong. The original poem was written in 1832, and this copy was made by Lydia Morlan in 1833.

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

Anonymous papers, Undated

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (5 folders)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of small, anonymous quaker manuscript collections.

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

"Account of Isaac Coates, Joshua Sharpless & John Pierce's Visits to the Indian Reservation in Western New York", Undated.

Extent:: 0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This copy of an account from 1798 and 1799 was written in an unknown hand likely in the latter half of the 19th century. The volume describes Isaac Coates, Joshua Sharpless, and John Pierce's travel to Native American reservations on behalf of the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Indian Committee, and the work they did while there.

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

Elizabeth Abbott Christ manuscripts, Undated.

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: Typed histories: "Florida's First Two Friends Meetings for Divine Worship" and "Orlando-Winter Park Friends Meeting."

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

Frederick Creedy papers, 1949

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the chapter synopses for Frederick Creedy's book, "The Plain Speaking of a Quaker Scientist," and a letter from Frederick Creedy to Samuel Cooper.

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

William P. Dewee papers, 1860-1864 (inclusive)

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the personal correspondence of William P. Dewee and the handwritten manuscripts of essays he wrote for The Friend.

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

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