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Friends Historical Library collection of miscellaneous queries, 1749-1902 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft.
Abstract:: Early in their history, Quakers developed "queries," a series of questions, to assess the state of the religious society and guide personal and communal self-reflection. Queries are formulated by the Yearly Meetings for their constituent meetings, who in turn give reports to Yearly Meeting. This collection consists of miscellaneous loose queries and answers, from various Yearly Meetings, accumulated by the Friends Historical Library over time.

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

Ferris family pictures, 1737-1972 (inclusive)

Extent:: .27 cubic ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: The Ferris family was a prominent Quaker family of Wilmington, Delaware. This collection contains family portraits, individual photographs, silhouettes, and drawings, among other forms.

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

Robert Proud papers, 1754-1806 (inclusive)

Extent:: .5 cubic ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: Robert Proud was born in Yorkshire, England, in 1728 to Ann and William Proud. After completing his education, he immigrated to the Pennsylvania Colony. Considered a Loyalist and unsuccessful in starting several enterprises, he lived on shaky footing. However, he became a noteworty historian and writer, dubbed by some as "Pennsylvania's first historian." This collection consists of Proud's observations and memoranda, Latin and Greek translations, poetry, copies of other documents, letters, and some of Proud's published work, along with some other documents.

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

Cedar Creek Monthly Meeting Records, 1729-1939 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4.75 linear ft.
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Held at: Quaker Meeting Records at Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections and Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Deer Creek Monthly Meeting Records, 1742-2019 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4 linear ft. and 0.1 gb
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Held at: Quaker Meeting Records at Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections and Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Henrico Monthly Meeting Records, 1699-1837 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4.5 linear ft.
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Held at: Quaker Meeting Records at Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections and Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Little Falls Monthly Meeting Records, 1738-2019 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.75 linear ft. and 0.1 gb
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Held at: Quaker Meeting Records at Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections and Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

South River Monthly Meeting Records, 1757-1848 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2.5 linear ft.
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Held at: Quaker Meeting Records at Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections and Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Upper Quarterly Meeting Records, 1745-1844 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.25 linear ft.
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Held at: Quaker Meeting Records at Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections and Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Chappaqua Monthly Meeting Records, 1732-2002 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4.5 linear ft.
Abstract:: Records of Chappaqua Monthly Meeting and its predecessors, Hicksite, Orthodox, and pre-Separation. Includes: Minutes (men's, women's & joint), 1785-2002; vital records 1756-1990; Ministers & Elders minutes, 1809-1886; financial Records 1828-1891; miscellaneous papers, 1732-1879; First Day School Records 1894; newsletters, 1985-95.

Held at: Quaker Meeting Records at Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections and Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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