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"On Reading Shakespeare", 1932 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.13 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Logan Pearsall Smith's "On Reading Shakespeare,' originally published in 1933, explores Shakespeare's writing, particularly his characterization and command of language. The manuscript is handwritten and includes various edits and annotations made by Smith. Also included are the notes on the manuscript from Scribners (where the manuscript was purchased by Christopher Morley), and a letter by Morley written at the time of his donation of the manuscript in 1952.

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"Service with the War Relocation Authority", 1942-1946 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
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George L. Townsend's memoir, entitled "Service of the War Relocation Authority," describes his recruitment by and work with the War Relocation Authority, a civilian agency established to provide care and services for Japanese Americans moved to Army Relocation Centers. Included is a map of Relocation Centers in the Western United States.

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"Simplicity. An Analysis of the role of simplicity in architecture and its development by the Religious Society of Friends", 1948 (inclusive)

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0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
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Frederick Charles Thum's M.F.A. thesis., entitled "Simplicity. An Analysis of the role of simplicity in architecture and its development by the Religious Society of Friends," explores the architectural evolution of the Quaker meeting house, and includes the following chapters: The Problem-Proper Relationship of the Needs of Man, The Key-simplicity, History of the Quakers, Quaker Simplicity, Meeting House Development in England, Plans for the Holy Experiment, James Portius and the Carpenters Company, the Meeting House in America, Positive approach to Renaissance, Quaker Homes in America, and Quaker Architectural Problems Today.

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"War Unlawful to Christians", Undated.

Extent:
0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
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This anonymous manuscript, entitled "War Unlawful to Christians," argues for pacifism, citing biblical and historical evidence that war is inherently evil, and as such, is a product of the devil.

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"Members of the Prison Society: Biographical Vignettes", 1982 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.33 linear ft. (2 volumes)
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This collection is comprised of the two volume manuscript by Peter P. and Elizabeth W. Jonitis, entitled "Memoirs of the Prison Society: Biographical Vignettes of the Managers of the Philadelphia Society for Assisting Distressed Prisoners and the Members of the Philadelphia Society for Alleviating the Miseries of Public Prisons, 1787-1830." The biographical sketches were compiled in order to determine how many of the 344 members of the organizations were Quakers, so as to study Quaker contributions to early prison reform in the United States.

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"Civilization's Next Step", Undated.

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0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
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Charles Fremont Taylor's manuscript, entitled "Civilization's Next Step, Columbia, America's Goddess of Liberty, Appeals to the Nations," discusses European politics and potential solutions for peaceful international political interaction. This copy was produced for Haverford College president Isaac Sharpless.

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"Some Account of William Penn's Birth, Education, and Death", 1863 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The anonymous manuscript "Some Account of William Penn's Birth, Education, and Death, Also: Some Account of his travels in the work of the ministry in some parts of Germany and Holland, etc.," is organized chronologically, and after providing initial biographical information about William Penn, provides brief descriptions of important events in Penn's life, organized by year.

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David Cooper memoir, 1724-1795 (inclusive)

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0.08 linear ft. (2 volumes)
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David Cooper wrote his memoir during his later years, when his health was failing, so that his children would be able to reference an account of his life after his death. A note on the inside cover reads: "A Gift of David Cooper to his daughter Martha Allinson." In the memoir, Cooper recounts his early life, his family history, his marriage, the birth of his children, his Quakerism, his struggles with his faith, his work as a representative in 1761, and his attendance at Quaker Meetings.

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"Satan's Harbinger Encountered", Undated.

Extent:
0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
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"Satan's Harbginer Encountered, His False News of a Trumpet Detected, His Crooked Ways in the Wildernesse, laid open to the view of the impartial & judicious, Being Some thing by way of answer to Daniel Leeds his book entitled News of a Trumpet Sounding in the Wildernesse etc. wherein is shown," as indicated by the title, was a response to Daniel Leed's publication, which criticized the Society of Friends and sought to correct the accusations made by Leeds. The original manuscript was written by Caleb Pusey (1650?-1727), and published in Philadelphia in 1700, though it is unknown who copied this volume. According to a book plate on the inside cover, this volume was originally owned by Asa Matlack, and was later loaned by him to the Library of Chester Monthly Meeting, in Moorestown, New Jersey.

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"Quaker Lines", Undated.

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
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Walter J. Homan's pamphlet describing Quaker beliefs includes sections on: Historical Background, George Fox, Membership, Associate Membership vs. Birthright Membership, Organization of the Society of Friends, Quaker Faith, Quaker Practice, and Quakerism as a Way of Life.

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Asa M. Stackhouse manuscripts, Undated.

Extent:
0.16 linear ft. (6 folders)
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The manuscripts written by Asa Matlack Stackhouse largely focus on Quaker history, particularly during the colonial period in and around Burlington County, New Jersey.

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J.P. Elkinton autobiography, 1966 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.1 linear ft. (2 volumes)
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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.

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

Extent:
0.13 linear ft. (1 volume)
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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.

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Joseph Fisher manuscript, 1833 (inclusive)

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0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
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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.

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Anonymous papers, Undated

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

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"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)
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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.

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Elizabeth Abbott Christ manuscripts, Undated.

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

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Frederick Creedy papers, 1949

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (2 folders)
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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.

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

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

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"Notes on Early Friends Attending Meetings", 1816-1843 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The beginning of the manuscript of Jeffrey Smedley, entitled "Notes on Early Friends Attending Meetings," was used to record financial transactions, but the majority of the volume describes testimony given by various Quakers at Meetings for worship, arranged chronologically. Many of the entries are related to Elias Hicks.

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William Brinton Harvey papers, 1915-1939 (inclusive)

Extent:
.2 linear ft. (6 folders)
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This collection is comprised of the papers of William Harvey Brinton, and includes his correspondence, diary, manuscript essays, and copied yearly meeting records.

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William R. Hughes papers, 1952

Extent:
.15 linear ft. (2 folder)
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This collection is comprised of the typed manuscript, "The Friends of Jakob Boeheme," an essay describing a visit to former Nazis interned after the war, and correspondence in both German and English.

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Halliday Jackson papers, 1799-1808 (inclusive)

Extent:
.15 linear ft. (2 folders)
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This collection is comprised of the handwritten correspondence and a handwritten copy of the manuscript "Some Account of my Journey Among the Seneca" by Halliday Jackson.

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Robert Judson Leach manuscripts, Undated.

Extent:
.18 linear ft. (3 folders)
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This collection is comprised of the typed manuscripts of Robert Judson Leach, which focus on Quaker history.

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Wilmer G. Mason papers, 1964

Extent:
.2 linear ft. (3 folders)
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This collection is comprised of the correspondence and photocopies and reproductions of Quaker documents.

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"The Short Journal of George Fox", Undated.

Extent:
0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
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This copy of "The Short Journal of George Fox" was transcribed from the original by Emily Jermyn. The manuscript describes the life of George Fox.

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Opal Thornburg collection on Marcus Mote, 1947

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
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This collection is comprised of the clippings, illustrations, and correspondence of Opal Thornburg, related to her research on Marcus Mote. The collection includes biographical sketch of Marcus Mote.

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T. Vail Palmer manuscripts, 1976-1977 (inclusive)

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (2 folders)
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This collection is comprised of two typed manuscripts written by T. Vail Palmer Jr. during his time as a T. Wistar Brown Fellow at Haverford College from 1976 to 1977.

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"The White Quakers Dublin, 1842-1858", Undated.

Extent:
0.0080 linear ft. (1 volume)
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"The White Quakers of Dublin, 1842-1848," an essay by Ernest H. Bennis, focuses on Joshua Jacob, an Irish Quaker who began his own branch of Quakerism, called the "White Quakers."

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James S. Lippincott bibliographies, Undated.

Extent:
0.1 linear ft. (2 volumes, 1 folder)
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The two bibliographies, compiled by James Starr Lippincott, are entitled "A Bibliography of the Writings of Members of the Society of Friends in America" and "A Collection of Historical Notes: List of Quaker essayists."

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New York Quaker papers, 1800s

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
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This collection is comprised of a single folder of miscellaneous materials attributed to Quakers in New York. Included are extracts of letters to and from Dartmouth Monthly Meeting, materials related to Stephen Buffington, descriptions of the area around E. Nottingham Meeting, and manuscripts regarding Elias Hicks. Additionally, this collection includes manuscripts that appear to have lines drawn using a mathematical compass, with biblical extracts copied around the sides. Some of these items include red wax seals in the center.

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"Bernard Barton, Quaker Poet", 1941

Extent:
0.2 linear ft. (2 folders)
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Photocopy of a typed manuscript written by Mildred Ayars Purnell, submitted as partial fulfillment for her master's in English and Comparative Literature at Columbia University.

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Paul Channing Jefferson papers, 1964-2007 (inclusive) ca. 1970s-1980s (bulk)

Extent:
1.47 linear ft. (4 boxes)
Abstract:
This collection contains the papers of Paul Channing Jefferson, associate professor emeritus of history at Haverford College. These papers include manuscript and published materials pertaining to Jefferson's scholarship, course materials, and Jefferson's doctoral thesis.

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Theodore de Laguna collection, 1896-1989 (inclusive) 1896-1930 (bulk)

Extent:
3.5 linear ft.
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Theodore de Laguna (1876-1930) was a professor of philosophy at Bryn Mawr College for 23 years and an author. The Theodore de Laguna collection, dating from 1896 to 1989, contains diverse writings and annotated books by de Laguna. This collection focuses mainly on de Laguna's manuscripts, off prints, and poetry, but also contains original musical arrangements, annotated works by others, and correspondence regarding de Laguna's death in 1930.

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Fritz and Karoline Solmitz papers, 1929-2006 (inclusive)

Extent:
4 linear ft.
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Fritz Solmitz (1893-1933) was an early and outspoken leader in the opposition to Nazism, an editor of a Social Democratic newspaper in Lübeck and a member of the City council. Because of his active opposition to the Nazis, and probably because he was a Jew, he died of mistreatment in a German prison shortly after Hitler came to power. Karoline Somitz (1893-1966) was, like her husband, active in civic affairs. Much of the collection contains letters and photographs, some translated from German.

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Moses Brown papers, 1815-1911 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 linear ft. (3 boxes)
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Correspondence, legal, land and estate papers (wills, powers of attorney, deeds, mortgages, bonds, etc.), account book, manuscript book, and other papers of the Quaker Brown family of Philadelphia and New Hampshire.

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Morley-Cain papers, 1935-1957 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 linear ft. (4 boxes)
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This collection includes correspondence and manuscripts. The correspondence consists of two series: one business, the other personal. The former series is composed chiefly of letters from Christopher Morley. Many are letters of thanks for correspondence as well as about manuscripts sent to him for publishing in his "Bowling Green" column or other publications. The business correspondence was on acidic, crumbling paper and has been photocopied onto acid-free paper. The latter series includes letters primarily written by Christopher Morley to his secretary, Helen Hare, later Cain, which refer heavily to his literary work, to personal friends, such as Buckminster Fuller, and personal philosophy. Among other items, there is a telegram and copies of letters from Ginger Rogers. Christopher Morley's manuscripts include poems, essays, novelettes, chapters from his books, and aphorisms.

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Morris Family papers, 1715-1925 (inclusive)

Extent:
5.8 linear ft. (14 boxes)
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The papers of two prominent Philadelphia Quaker families, Morris and Sansom, spanning more than two centuries, from the colonial period into the 20th century. Topics include cultural and religious life and social and economic development.

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Elizabeth Gray Vining papers, 1897-1989 (inclusive)

Extent:
14.5 linear ft. (24 boxes, 8 volumes)
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Elizabeth Gray Vining (1902-1999) was an author of children's books and served as the tutor to the crown prince of Japan, Akihito, from 1946 to 1950. The collection consists of correspondence, materials regarding books authored by Vining, articles, lectures and addresses, photographs, and information documenting her and her family's lives.

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"An Account of the Death of a Prussian Nobleman", 1924

Extent:
0.01 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The manuscript, "An Account of the Death of a Prussian Nobleman," written by Ruth S. Abbott, describes the death of a Prussian nobleman in 1749, as an example of the ideal, peaceful death of a faithful Christian.

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Hans Albrecht manuscript, 1926

Extent:
0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
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This manuscript reports Hans Albrecht's visit to the United States from Germany in 1926, written in German. Sections of the report include topics such as, "factory farms and workers questions," "politics," "prohibition," "school and culture," and "the negro problem."

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"Apologie de la Vraie Theologie Christienne", Undated.

Extent:
0.63 linear ft. (4 volumes)
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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.

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"Philadelphia's Arch Street Meeting House: A Biography", 2011

Extent:
0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The manuscript of Gergory Barnes's "Philadelphia's Arch Street Meeting House: A Biography" provides a history of Philadelphia's Arch Street Meeting House from the purchase of the land by William Penn in 1683, to the present, including important Quaker individuals, the influence of Philadelphia's history on the Meeting House, the Orthodox-Hicksite separation, and the Wilburite-Gurneyites.

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"An Addition to the book, entitled, The Spirit of the Martyrs Revived. It being a short account of some Remarkable Persecution in New England", 1758

Extent:
0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The manuscript of Joseph Bolles, entitled "An Addition to the book, entitled, The Spirit of the Martyrs revived. It being a short account of some Remarkable Persecution in New England," was originally written in 1758. This volume is a handwritten copy, copied by Charles E. Pratt at an unknown date. The volume details the history of British Quaker martyrs in New England.

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"Massacre: A Play", 1941

Extent:
0.13 linear ft. (1 volume)
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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.

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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)
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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.

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Henry Carter autobiography, Undated.

Extent:
0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
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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.

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"The Poetical Effusions of John Clement", 1854-1889 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
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This volume of John Clement's original poetry, written from 1854 to 1889, covers a variety of topics, including family (specifically his mother, sister, wife, and son), nature and the seasons, and the Civil War.

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"Just Among Friends: The Quaker Way of Life", 1940

Extent:
0.2 linear ft. (4 folders)
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William Wistar Comfort's draft manuscripts of his book, "Just Among Friends: The Quaker Way of Life" describe the Quaker way of life, and the influence Quakers have had on issues of tolerance, peace, and economic and social justice. The manuscript includes Wistar's notes and edits, and the collection includes promotional materials related to the book's publication.

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"John Bowne: Pioneer of Freedom", Undated.

Extent:
0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
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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.

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"Early Nantucket and its Whale Houses", 1966

Extent:
0.25 linear ft. (1 volume, 2 folders)
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Henry Chandlee Forman's "Early Nantucket and its Whale Houses" describes the history of 17th and 18th century Nantucket, including the "pioneers" of Nantucket, the history of the town planning and building, and the early economy of Nantucket, which was dependent on fishing and sheep-shearing.

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

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
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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."

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"War Inconsistent with the Christian Character", 1822

Extent:
0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
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Thomas Greene's manuscript, entitled "War Inconsistent with the Christian Character," discusses the "pacific sentiments" of Quakers.

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Joseph Joshua Green manuscripts, 1917, undated

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (2 volumes)
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The biographies written by Joseph John Green include that of Samuel Cater, an early British Quaker, and of "Bishop" John Hall.

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Samuel J. Gummere manuscripts, 1857

Extent:
0.1 linear ft. (2 volumes)
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Samuel J. Gummere's manuscripts detail his time traveling through Iowa's prairies, and include both poetry and prose.

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John Joseph Gurney manuscript, 1830-1833 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The manuscript of John Joseph Gurney includes three parts: "Charlemania Part I," Charlemania Part II," and "An Afternoon at Cambridge and a Morning at Oxford." According to notes from the curator of Haverford College's Quaker and Special Collections, the manuscript is in the hand of Joseph John Gurney, but is "possibly written in the hand of Anna Gurney, who gave it to Ann Hodgkin, possibly as a wedding present."

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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.

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"Autobiography of Augustine Jones", 1902-1911 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.125 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The autobiography of Augustine Jones describes Jones's early life in Maine, the death of his father, his early experiences growing up as a Quaker, his time spent in his uncle's house, political upheaval leading to Civil War, the free labor movement, Jones's work as a teacher at a Friends School in Maine, and a description of his experiences during the Civil War era.

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"Cromwell and the Quakers: A Historical Dissertation", 1952 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
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Paul M. James's manuscript, entitled "Cromwell and the Quakers: A Historical Dissertation," compares the lives of Oliver Cromwell and George Fox, their relationship to each other, and their affect on the Puritan movement in England. The manuscript was James's thesis for his bachelor's from University College, University of Wales, in 1952.

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"The Reality of the Spiritual World", 1940 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (2 volumes)
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"The Reality of the Spiritual World," was originally a series of lectures given by Thomas R. Kelly in New York in the Spring of 1940, and given again at Pendle Hill and published in 1942. The volume includes reflections on the nature of God and the nature of the spiritual world.

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"We Are All Involved", Undated.

Extent:
0.05 linear ft. (1 volume)
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Frank S. Loescher's manuscript includes discussion of America's "race problem," and his experiences with race relations while teaching in the American South and while he served as a consultant to the Institute of Race Relations in South Africa.

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"Records of Quaker Discipline in Pennsylvania, 1682-1776", 1973 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.17 linear ft. (1 volume)
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"Records of Quaker Discipline in Pennsylvania, 1682-1776," by Jack D. Marietta, provides a code that tracks offenses in Pennsylvania Monthly Meetings from 1682 to 1776. The code includes the name of the offender, sex of the individual, the Monthly and Quarterly Meeting, the date, the number of offenses, the type of offense (coded), and the resolution of the case (coded). Offenses included in the coded records are as follows: marriage, fornication, fornication with fiancee, drunkeness, debt, adultery, assault/fighting, attending irregular marriage, entertainments/participating in or attending forbidden ones, familial responsibilities/dereliction in, fraud, gambling, violation of Gospel Order, inattendance at meetings, incest, larceny, law, "loose conversation"/general bad conduct, military activity, oath taking or administering, quarrelling/back-biting/gossiping/verbal abuse, violation sabbatarianism, slander/false accusation, slavery, swearing and profanity, miscellaneous,...(see more)

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Annals of Haverford, 1833-1837 (inclusive)

Extent:
.2 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:
This collection contains two copies of the Annals of Haverford, one being the original manuscript version and the other a typed copy. The Annals was a contemporary account of the history of Haverford College, from its opening in 1833 through its first four years.

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Thomas Stewardson's "Recollections of Haverford and After, 1841-1857", 1857

Extent:
.125 linear ft. (1 volume)
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This collection contains the original manuscript and a typed copy of "Recollections of Haverford and After 1841-1857" by Thomas Stewardson (1829-1902). Some of the topics he discusses include: the Loganian Society, food, academics, insect collecting, and other reflections about life at Haverford College.

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George Stephens papers, 1900-2005 (inclusive)

Extent:
3.5 linear ft. (4 boxes)
Abstract:
This collection consists of items related to and purportedly created by fictitious individual George Stephens (also spelled Stevens, Steevens, Stevinz).

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"Essays in Prose and Verse", 1840-1844 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
According to the note on the inside cover of "Essays in Prose and Verse," the essays and poetry inside were written by Samuel Morris when he was 13, and again later when he was a student at Haverford College in 1843. This volume is a copy of the original, and is copied by Beulah S. Morris, who wrote this copy as a gift for her father, on his 55th birthday, in 1846. The volume is largely comprised of poetry, but also includes short stories and personal essays related to family, nature, travel, and religion.

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"Thoughts on Slavery", 1800 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
In his essay, "Thoughts on Slavery," John Parrish discusses the religious and moral reasons in favor of abolishing slavery in the United States, as well as a short history of slavery in the United States, and the responsibilities of the United States government to those they are oppressing through slavery.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Susanna Sharpless manuscript, 1876 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The manuscript of Susanna Sharpless provides a brief biography of Aaron Sharpless and describes his illness and death. The manuscript provides a daily record of Aaron Sharpless's final days, with quotes from interactions with family members and prayers made by Aaron Sharpless on his death bed.

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"The Code of Handsome Lake, the Seneca Prophet", 1912 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the single volume manuscript "The Code of Handsome Lake, the Seneca Prophet," published by the Education Department Bulletin of the New York State Museum. Handsome Lake's 'Code' attempted to simplify the spiritual practices of the Iroquois, preaching temperance, a strict moral code, and self-determination. It also contains the prophecies of Handsome Lake, who believed the world would end (by fire) in the year 2100. The manuscript also contains descriptions of Iroquois religious rituals and myths at the turn of the 20th century.

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James Whitall manuscripts, Undated.

Extent:
0.25 linear ft. (2 volumes, 2 folders)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of two manuscripts collected by James Whitall. The collection includes the manuscript of a memoir or autobiography by Honah Landis, entitled "How Literature Came to Texas," and a French play by Edmond See, translated by Whitall, entitled "A Friend of His Youth."

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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.

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"Moll Pitcher: A Poem", Undated.

Extent:
0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
John Greenleaf Whittier's "Moll Pitcher: A Poem" describes the clairvoyant and fortune-teller Moll Pitcher, born Mary Diamond (ca. 1736-1813), of Massachusetts, as a witch engaged in sinful work.

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"Transition from the Horse and Buggy Days to the Space Age", 1963 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The autobiography or memoir of Ruth Abbott Rogers is structured to act as a tour of the family home, called Quillity, outside of Philadelphia. In Rogers's words, "I will start at the top of the house under the slate roof and wander down room by room going over the accumulation of a family from colonial times in America." The manuscript therefore acts as both an autobiography of Roger's own life in the house, and as a family history.

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"Recollections of my Life Time", 1887 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.08 linear ft. (1 volume, 1 folder)
Abstract:
In the volume, George W. Taylor describes his family genealogy, his early education, his experiences growing up as a Quaker and a conversation he had with Elias Hicks, his career as a teacher in New York and Pennsylvania, and his business selling slave-free labor dry goods during the Civil War.

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Margaret Ellis memoir, 1739-1752 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Margaret Ellis's memoir begins with an account of Ellis's convincement (conversion to Quakerism) at the age of 14, her experiences in the Society of Friends, her experiences as a minister, and her travels as a minister in England from Philadelphia with her friend Margaret Lewis.

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Wolfgang Sonntag manuscripts, 1965-1971 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.17 linear ft. (6 folders)
Abstract:
Wolfgang Sonntag's academic writing focuses on issues of economics, foreign aid, and the voluntary aid movement. The collection also includes correspondence related to Sonntag's writings.

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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.

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Henry Hartshorne manuscript, 1845-1847 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the single volume manuscript of poetry written by Henry Hartshorne. Poems included in the volume are related to nature, aging, loss, and friendship.

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Philip Tidyman manuscripts, 1810 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.29 linear ft. (3 volumes)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of two volumes of the manuscripts of the letters of Philip Tidyman's travel throughout New England and Canada from his home in Charleston, South Carolina. The collection also includes correspondence, transcribed letters, and typed notes related to the manuscripts.

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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.

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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.

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