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"Allen David Hole: His Life and Thought", 1945 (inclusive)

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0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
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This manuscript, entitled "Allen David Hole: His Life and Thought," edited by Francis Doan Hole, includes a description of his early life, attendance at Earlham College, and essays written by Allen David Hole, which include "The Prophet," "Fundamental Concepts," "Real Safeguards for Individuals and Nations," and "He doeth all things well."

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

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"George Fox, Quakers, Negroes, and Slavery on Barbados, 1671-1675", 1946 (inclusive)

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0.13 linear ft. (1 volume)
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Edward A. Manice's "George Fox, Quakers, Negroes, and Slavery on Barbados 1671-1675" describes the ways in which Quakers in Philadelphia and surrounding areas engaged with slavery in Barbados in the 17th century. The manuscript was written as an essay for Manice's senior history class at Yale University.

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

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"The Literature of the American Quaker before 1825", 1939

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0.48 linear ft. (3 volumes)
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Robert H. Morgan's dissertation focuses on Quaker ideals and principles, as well as Quakers' reactions to contemporary life as exhibited through Quaker literature prior to 1825.

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

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"Simplicity. An Analysis of the role of simplicity in architecture and its development by the Religious Society of Friends", 1948 (inclusive)

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0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
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Frederick Charles Thum's M.F.A. thesis., entitled "Simplicity. An Analysis of the role of simplicity in architecture and its development by the Religious Society of Friends," explores the architectural evolution of the Quaker meeting house, and includes the following chapters: The Problem-Proper Relationship of the Needs of Man, The Key-simplicity, History of the Quakers, Quaker Simplicity, Meeting House Development in England, Plans for the Holy Experiment, James Portius and the Carpenters Company, the Meeting House in America, Positive approach to Renaissance, Quaker Homes in America, and Quaker Architectural Problems Today.

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

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Jacob R. Elfreth account book, 1877-1906 (inclusive)

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0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The account book of Jacob R. Elfreth, who served for many years as the treasurer of the Darby Preparative Meeting, includes names of members, their occupations, and cash balances for each member.

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

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Provident Society for Employing the Poor account book, 1824-1925 (inclusive)

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0.15 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The Treasurer's account book for the Provident Society for Employing the Poor records deposits, withdrawals for payments, and account balances for the accounts of the Provident Society for Employing the Poor. The inside cover includes a description of the duties of the Treasurer for the Society, and lists of the board of managers of the Society for different years.

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

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