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Lucy S. Clark papers, 1946-1949 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (2 folders.))
Abstract:: Primarily thank-you letters from recipients of parcels of food and clothing in Germany, England, Finland, and Norway, with descriptions of post-War conditions. Also includes lists of what was sent and explanatory correspondence.

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Quaker Sociologists and Anthropologists records, 1963-1986 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (1 folder.))
Abstract:: This collection includes the correspondence and newsletters of the Quaker Sociologists and Anthropologists. Included are addresses of members, program schedules, and queries.

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Ernest H. Bennis papers, 1930-1946 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (4 folders.))
Abstract:: Genealogical and Historical manuscripts, clippings and photographs relating to Quaker families in Ireland, particularly in Limerick, Dublin and Waterford. One manuscript on the Malcomson family was co-written by Alexander Malcomson. Includes information on industries in which Quakers were involved as well as Quaker aid during the famine and the Fenian Rebellion. Also contains correspondence with Charles Francis Jenkins in which Bennis requests that his writings be passed on to the Friends Historical Library.

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Collected papers on Benjamin West's Penn's Treaty, 1776-1817 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (11 folders.))
Abstract:: This collection contains typed copies, photocopies, and some original papers of Benjamin West, regarding his painting, Penn's Treaty with the Indians, and relating to various business matters.

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Edna Stover Pullinger correspondence on Quaker Hymns, 1955-1957 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (1 folder.))
Abstract:: This collection contains the correspondence of Edna Stover in response to her request for information about the origins and copyrights of individual hymns to be used in a new Quaker hymn book. Many of the letters are from the authors, from many different denominations, regarding their personal histories and the history of the hymns.

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E. Raymond Wilson papers concerning Five Years Meeting, 1935-1940 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (1 folder.))
Abstract:: This collection includes papers of E. Raymond Wilson concerning the 1935 Five Years Meeting, and in particular the development of a statement of the Peace testimony. Also included is information on a peace training camp at Quaker Hill, NY, in 1940.

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William Wood correspondence on labor organizations, 1894-1897 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (1 folder.))
Abstract:: This collection includes letters written by William Wood to various government officials, as well as their responses. The letters concern Wood's position that labor organizations should be abolished to promote peace and prosperity for the working people.

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Daniel Wheeler family papers, 1820-1843 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (11 folders.))
Abstract:: This collection includes papers of Daniel Wheeler. Included are accounts of the family while living in Russia, a description of the death of Daniel's wife Jane, letters from Daniel and his daughter Sarah to their friend Ellis Yarnall and his daughter Sarah. Also included are letters to various other Quakers, concerning issues of Quaker spirituality, and an account of the death of Daniel Wheeler by his daughter Sarah.

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Thomas Wetherald papers, 1823-1828 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (2 folders.))
Abstract:: This collection includes letters from Thomas Wetherald written to his family while he traveled in the ministry. Some of his letters concern Elias Hicks and the Hicksite controversy. Also included is a sermon of Thomas Wetherald.

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Continuing Committee on Greater Unity records, 1958-1964 & n.d (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (2 folders.))
Abstract:: Includes: Kenneth Ives' correspondence regarding the Continuing Committee of Greater Unity, 1958-1961 and n.d.; minutes of the Continuing Committee on Greater Unity, 1958-1963; and information on the Gatherings of Friends, 1959-1964.

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