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Rowland Greene memoir, 1844

Extent:: 0.0625 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Rowland Greene's memoir describes Greene's early life, his conversion to Quakerism, and his subsequent travel on religious visits to Quaker meetings throughout the eastern United States.

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

"Quakerism and the Ecumenical Movement", 1955

Extent:: 0.02 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: The manuscript of Earl G. Harrison provides a historical overview of Quakerism from the emergence of the Society of Friends to the Orthodox-Hicksite and the Wilburite-Gurneyite separations. Harrison discusses both groups of Quakers in favor of, and opposed to, the ecumenical movement, and analyzes trends towards unity within Quakerism.

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

"The Life and Travels in the Ministry of the Gospel of John Pemberton", 1842 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.15 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: William Hodgson Jr. (1804-1878) published a number of pieces related to the Society of Friends. This collection is composed of the single volume manuscript, "The Life and Travels in the Ministry of the Gospel of John Pemberton," written by William Hodgson, Jr.The manuscript recounts his early life, first journey in Europe with John Churchman, excerpts of diary kept during revolutionary war, his second visit to Europe, and his travel in England and Scotland.

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

"Sermons by Eli and Sybil Jones", 1869 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The manuscript entitled, "Sermons by Eli and Sybil Jones," recounts a sermon given by Eli Jones, and a second sermon given by Sybil Jones (beginning on page 22) at Devonshire House, on February 17, 1869. Eli Jones's sermon focuses on 2 Thessalonians 3:1, and Sybil Jones's sermon focuses on Isaiah 21:11.

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

"The University of Pennsylvania in China: Medical Missionary Work, 1905-1914", 1982 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Barron H. Lerner's undergraduate thesis, entitled "The University of Pennsylvania in China: Medical Missionary Work, 1905-1914," includes chapters on: the student volunteer movement, the motivations of the Christian Association volunteers, the historical evolution of the university medical school (1905-1913), the missionaries entrance into Chinese society: hospital and religious work, the demise of the university medical school, and the legacy of the Christian association's work.

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

Howard Lutz manuscripts, 1973-1977 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.66 linear ft. (6 folders)
Abstract:: These manuscripts concern Emilia Fogelklou's life, writing, and involvement with the Society of Friends. They were written by Howard Lutz during his time as the T. Wistar Brown Fellow at Haverford College during the 1973-1974 academic year. The manuscripts included selected translations of Fogelklou's writing, as well as biographical information about her, and Lutz's report on his fellowship.

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

"Some Memorandums respecting my beloved wife Margery Mickle", 1809 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.01 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:: The memorandum written by Margery Mickle's husband (name unknown) recounts Mickle's illness with "tumorous pollypus" in the corner of her right eye and her nose. Her husband writes about the series of operations she underwent to remove the tumors, the re-emergence of the tumors after a number of operations, and the doctor's recommendation that they remove her right eye. The manuscript describes Mickle's decision not to undergo the operation to remove her eye, and recounts her final days, including visits from friends and family, and some quotes from Mickle's last days, as well as a description of her final moments and death in 1809. The manuscript provides a detailed account of medical practice at the time, as well as the traditions surrounding death and dying.

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

Margaret Jenkins journals, 1875-1912 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.54 linear ft. (3 volumes)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of three volumes of the travel journals of Margaret Jenkins. The first volume describes Jenkins's voyage from New York to San Francisco, and her voyage home from San Francisco to New York via Liverpool. The remaining two volumes describe Margaret Jenkins's trip to the Himalayan Mountains in 1911 and 1912, to visit her cousin, who was a missionary there.

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

Quaker Ministry lists, Undated.

Extent:: 0.61 linear ft. (17 volumes)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of 17 anonymously hand-written volumes comprised of lists of Quaker ministers from Britain and the United States, and from the United States to Britain from the mid 17th century through the mid 19th century.

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

"Lays of Quakerdom", Undated.

Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Ruth Plumley's "Lays of Quakerdom" include three sections: "The Execution of Mary Dyer," "Visit of Mary Fisher to the Sultan Mohammed IV," and "James Parnell, the Quaker Proto-Martyr." Each section includes a brief historical summary of each individual, and a narrative poem about each individual. The "Lays" describe the piety of three icons of 17th century Quakerism. The "Lays of Quakerdom" was first published in the "Knickerbocker" magazine during the years 1853-1855, and were later published as a single volume by the Biddle Press in Philadelphia. This volume is a handwritten copy of the single published volume.

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

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