Philadelphia Area Archives

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Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Records: Peace and Concerns Standing Committee (1998-2015), 1998-2003 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3 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]

Asa M. Stackhouse manuscripts, Undated.

Extent:: 0.16 linear ft. (6 folders)
Abstract:: The manuscripts written by Asa Matlack Stackhouse largely focus on Quaker history, particularly during the colonial period in and around Burlington County, New Jersey.

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

Matlack family genealogy, Undated, 1895

Extent:: 0.67 linear ft. (5 volumes)
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Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Deptford Free School Society, 1774-1893 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.21 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: The Deptford Free School Society was a Quaker organization which established and operated the Deptford Free School in Woodbury, New Jersey. The collection includes minutes, 1774-1893.

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

Atlantic City Friends Collected Records, 1872-1991 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2.25 linear ft. (5 boxes)
Abstract:: Contains the records, 1872-1976, of the Trustees for Friends' Meeting House and Lots at Atlantic City, N.J., and the records, 1986-1991, of the committee of the board of managers of Atlantic City Friends School which tried to save the School. Records are lacking between 1976 and 1986. The Trustees for Friends' Meeting House and Lots at Atlantic City was a self-perpetuating and independent board of trustees which held title to the properties in which Atlantic City Friends Meeting and Atlantic City Friends School were held. The School was financially sound until the early 1970s when its fortunes paralleled the decline of Atlantic City. In 1986, the School left Atlantic City for temporary quarters. It was laid down in 1988 due to poor enrollment.

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

Elizabeth A.W. Furnas Papers, 1928-1967 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: Elizabeth A.W. (Betty) Furnas was an active member of the Society of Friends who served as a member of the Board of Pendle Hill and was a member of the Women's Problems Group of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and its sucessor, Philadelphia Quaker Women. The collection includes minutes and correspondence, particularly of the latter, as well as published and unpublished writings and other material.

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

Mary Bradway correspondence, 1829-1886 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (8 folders.))
Abstract:: This collection includes the personal correspondence of Mary S. Bradway with John Comly, John and Judith Cornell, and John Hallowell. The letters are personal in content, with some discussion of the nature of contemporary Quaker spirituality.

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

Joseph B. Livezey correspondence, 1904-1909 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (1 folder.))
Abstract:: This collection contains the letters of Joseph B. Livezey written to fellow Quaker Harrison Streeter of Philadelphia. The letters relate personal news and spiritual ideas.

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

John Ladd Howell correspondence received, 1733-1764; bulk 1753-1764 (inclusive) 1753-1764 (bulk)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (5 folders.))
Abstract:: The collection contains correspondence received by Philadelphia Quaker merchant John Ladd Howell and his family. The majority of the letters were sent by his father, John Howell, addresseed to him and to his mother during extended absences in North and South Carolina and Georgia. The letters concern family business with fatherly advice to his son, some local commentary, and mention of mistreatment of the Indians. Of interest is a letter from Richard Waln from the Barbadoes. Also included is the will of his maternal grandfather, John Ladd of New Jersey,

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

Borton-Williams family legal papers, 1845-1911 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (4 folders.))
Abstract:: This collection includes legal papers of the Borton and Williams families. Among those are maps and blueprints of property in New Jersey, deeds, bonds, and wills.

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