Subject: Quakers -- History / Language: English - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Friends' Reading Room Association records, 1835-1886

Extent:: 0.15 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The Friends' Reading Room Association was founded in 1835, and dissolved in 1842. Its Constitution, included in the minutes, states its purpose: "An Institution in a central part of the city, which shall be furnished with a judcious selection of books, maps and periodical publications, calculated to promote moral and religous improvement, a knowledge of the principles and history of the Society of Friends and an acquiantance with the arts, science and general literature." This volume contains the minutes of the Friends' Reading Room Association, from 1835 - 1842, from the organization of the association, until its resolution and a register of members of the Western District Monthly Meeting, Philadelphia, from 1814 - 1886.

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

Dorcassian Society of Burlington records, 1843-1860 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.042 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The Dorcassian Society of Burlington, New Jersey was founded in 1839, and appears to have dissolved at the end of the minute book, in 1860. The mission of the Dorcassion Society was to provide relief work to the poor, in particular clothing. This collection is comprised of one volume of minutes and attendence lists from 1843 - 1860.

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

Matlack family commonplace books, Undated.

Extent:: 0.14 linear ft. (3 volumes)
Abstract:: The commonplace books of the Matlack family largely focus on Elias Hicks.

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

Evesham Social Reading Circle records, 1864-1871 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.075 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The Evesham Social Reading Circle was founded in 1864 in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. The Circle was supported by paid memberships. It is unknown when it ended.

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

Morris family financial records, 1794-1943 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3.25 linear ft. (54 volumes)
Abstract:: The Morris family financial records include account books, trustee accounts, and receipt books. Volumes generally record deposits, withdrawals for payments for goods and services, and account balances.

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

Free Produce Association of Friends of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting, 1845-1852

Extent:: 0.134 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The Free Produce Assocation of Friends of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting was a Quaker organization, founded in 1845 in Philadelphia, PA. The free produce association was a boycott movement against "produce," anything produced by slave labor. This collection contains the minutes from 1845 - 1852, from the Free Produce Association of the Friends of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting. The minutes contain finance reports, nominations for officiers, and reports from various committees, including reports from a committee delegated to be in correspondence with Quakers in England doing similar work.

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

John Woolman Memorial Association records, 1915-1937

Extent:: 0.23 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The John Woolman Memorial Association was founded in 1915 by Amelia Mott Gummere. It operates out of a historic house in Mount Holly, New Jersey, where John Woolman's family lived, and where their apple orchard once existed. According to its by-laws, its purpose was "the preservation of John Woolman's house [...], for the purpose of social service in the spirit of John Woolman and for antiquarian interest." It is still a working organization today. This collection contains one volume of records, mostly minutes from the John Woolman Memorial Association. It spans from its start in 1915, finishing with dedication to the death of Amelia Mott Gummere, founder of the Association, in 1937.

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

Ann Pancoast account book, 1806-1809 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The account book of Ann Pancoast records deposits, withdrawals for payments for goods and services, and account balances.

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

Josiah Philbrook account book, 1856-1858 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.17 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the single volume account book of Josiah Philbrook. A note on the inside cover reads: "This Book belongs to South China Mechanics Association." The first section is organized by two columns: Expenditures and Receipts. The remainder of the volume is organized alphabetically by names of individuals.

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

Beulah Sansom receipt book, 1827-1828 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The receipt book of Beulah Sansom records payments for goods and services.

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

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