Repository: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1900">1900</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1949">1949</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Vipont-Brown-Crowley Family Papers, 1802-1993 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (14 items (10 folders)))
Abstract:: The Vipont, Brown, and Crowley families were active Quakers in England and were particularly involved in Mount Street Monthly Meeting.

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Ruth Chambers Biddle genealogical research papers, 1920-1933 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (3 folders.))
Abstract:: Includes correspondence, 1927-1928, concerning genealogical research, a bound volume with her genealogical research notes, including information on the Yarnall, Pennell, and Cope families, and loose notes.

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Atkinson family scrapbook, 1804, 1835-ca. 1935 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (3 folders.))
Abstract:: Includes Westtown mensuration book, 1835, with newspaper clippings glued in, 1889-1893 & n.d. Also assorted newspaper clippings concerning the Twining, Atkinson, and Smith families, the Carlisle Indian School, Quakers in Bucks County (Pa.), Bucks County history, the Molloy family, and Friends' schools. Obituaries of note in this folder are Isaiah Quinby, 1716-1807; Eleanor Mabel Malloy, 1883-1908; Miranda Doan Baker, d. 1900; Mary B. Stradling, d. 1899; Abram R. Vail, d. 1899; Marcie A. Warner, d. 1914; Sarah Heston, b. 1800. The third folder contains a collection of poems clipped from newspapers, 1872-1916 and n.d., and a letter from Benjamin Smith to Esther Smith, 1804.

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Townsend Cooper family papers, 1796-1954 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (9 folders.))
Abstract:: Includes Townsend Cooper's receipt book, 1870-74, and miscellaneous receipts, the disownments of Elizabeth and Mary Cooper, a printed invitation to a quilting party, 1831, and other miscellaneous materials. Also includes genealogical notes on the Cooper and Hibberd families.

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Helen Wood Bell papers, 1847-1941 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (3 folders.))
Abstract:: This collection includes a journal of Helen Wood Bell of her stay in New York State, and a series of letters written in the last years of her life, describing the progression of her illness. Also included are pictures of the Randolph and other related families.

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Rebecca W. Lightfoot family papers, 1817-1902 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (4 folders.))
Abstract:: This collection includes family invitations, a letter from Amos S. Jackson, and several letters from Mary Cadwallader Lightfoot to her daughter-in-law Rebecca, regarding family news. Also included is a small book of Hannah Wood's, containing personal notes.

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Friends Equal Rights Association Records, 1900-1917 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet. (1 v. + 1 folder.))
Abstract:: Minutes of the Friends Equals Rights Association, 1900-1905 and 1915-1917, and miscellaneous papers.

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Hadassah M.L. Holcombe essays, 1933-1938 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (4 items (1 folder)))
Abstract:: Four manuscript essays by Hadassah Moore Leeds on education and other topics, written for presentation at various Quaker groups.

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Anna Pettit Broomell collection of poetry , 1896-1937 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (1 folder.))
Abstract:: This collection includes miscellaneous poetry, primarily written by Quakers, which was collected by Anna Broomell. Among items of interest is a poem by Charles Francis Jenkins to the Female Association of Philadelphia on the occasion of its centennial anniversary. Also included are poems by and related to the Pettit family.

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Letters from Mildred Binns Young to W. Wendell Clepper, 1936-1941 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (3 folders.))
Abstract:: This collection includes letters from Mildred Binns Young to W. Wendall Clepper. These letters relate to personal and family news, as well as news of the progress and concerns of the Delta Cooperative Farm, on which she was working at the time.

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