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Taylor Family papers, 1737-1999 (inclusive)

Extent:
4.75 linear ft. (19 boxes)
Abstract:
This collection traces several generations of the Quaker Taylor family, but centers on Francis R. Taylor (1884-1947) and George Washington Taylor (1803-1891). The former was an attorney and collector of information about his own and related families, as well as local historical information. The latter, who ran a free produce store in Philadelphia in the period before the American Civil War, was connected through his interests in free labor to many correspondents.

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

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American Friends' letters, 1682-1986 (inclusive)

Extent:
4.25 linear ft. (10 boxes)
Abstract:
The collection is composed chiefly of letters of members of the Society of Friends in the United States from the 17th to the 20th centuries; there are also documents, clippings, published articles, and miscellaneous manuscripts.

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

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British Friends' letters, 1650-1985 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.25 linear ft. (3 boxes)
Abstract:
Letters of English Friends containing information on Quaker history as well as religious and cultural activities. The collection also includes letters relating to the activities of early Friends.

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

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David Seaman correspondence, 1808-1843 (inclusive)

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (5 folders.))
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This collection includes the correspondence of David Seaman, primarily relating to the Hicksite controversy. Correspondents include Edward Hicks, Samuel Mott, Halliday Jackson, and John Comly.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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Thomas Wetherald papers, 1823-1828 (inclusive)

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (2 folders.))
Abstract:
This collection includes letters from Thomas Wetherald written to his family while he traveled in the ministry. Some of his letters concern Elias Hicks and the Hicksite controversy. Also included is a sermon of Thomas Wetherald.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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Susan Foulke diary, 1814-1840 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Susan Foulke was an Orthodox Quaker and a member of the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting. Entries detail Susan's daily life and include prayers, religious reflection, descriptions of visits to friends and family in Philadelphia and Burlington, New Jersey, and births, deaths, and marriages within her family and the Quaker community.

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

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William Hodgson Jr. diary, 1827

Extent:
0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
William Hodgson Jr. was a Quaker minister. His diary entries describe the voyage from Liverpool, England, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, including descriptions of the weather, books Hodgson read while on board, and the Captain and other passengers. Later entries related to Hodgson's time in Philadelphia describe the terrain, his attendance at the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and other Quaker Meetings, visits to schools in Philadelphia, and discussions of the Hicksite separation.

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

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Matlack Family papers, 1685-1900 (inclusive)

Extent:
.75 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:
The collection includes miscellaneous historical and genealogical documents of the Matlack and other Quaker families focused on the 18th and 19th centuries. Collection is notable for its variety of formats, including commonplace books, diaries, account books, correspondence, and poetry.

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

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Abraham Pennell commonplace book, 1826-1827 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The commonplace book of Abraham Pennell contains excerpts from Elias Hicks's letters and sermons, from George Fox's sermons and writings, and from the bible.

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

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