Philadelphia Area Archives

Start Over People Whittier, John Greenleaf, 1807-1892 Year 1700 to 1749

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]

John Greenleaf Whittier Manuscript Collection, 1708-1896 (inclusive)

Extent:: 6 linear ft. (11 boxes)
Abstract:: John Greenleaf Whittier was a New England Quaker poet, journalist, and abolitionist. His poetry, inspired by his religious and moral beliefs, was well regarded during his lifetime, and he was respected by both Orthodox and Hicksite Quakers. The collection contains Whittier correspondence, manuscript poetry, books, photographs and miscellaneous material.

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

Free Library of Philadelphia Collection of Literary Manuscripts, 1666-1990 (inclusive)

Extent:: 23.0 linear feet
Abstract:: This collection contains letters, manuscript fragments, autographs, and other documents by famous authors. The material dates from 1666 to 1990 with the bulk of the collection consisting of letters written by the authors to various friends with some letters to editors or critics.

Held at: Free Library of Philadelphia: Rare Book Department [Contact Us]