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John Churchman papers, 1778-1804 (inclusive)

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.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (22 items.))

Abstract:

The papers, including correspondence from scientific societies in Europe, principally concern the new method of observation used in the magnetic atlas prepared by Churchman. Also included are his biography by Hannah P. Chandlee, color photographs of a reproduction of Joshua Reynolds portrait of John Churchman, and an inventory of the papers by Mary L. Bryan. Correspondents include Owen Biddle and Caesar Rodney.

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Rhoads family papers, 1908-1920 (inclusive)

Extent:

.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (2 folders.))

Abstract:

This collection includes letters written by J. Edgar Rhoads to his family while he was in Germany administering war relief after WWI. Also included are the diaries of his grandfather, Jonathan E. Rhoads, from 1908-1910. These provide a record of daily appointments and expenses.

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Grace A. Thomas papers, 1939

Extent:

.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (1 folder.))

Abstract:

This collection includes a 1939 article published by Grace A. Thomas in The Friend, entitled "The Quaker Attitude Toward War." Also included are letters from Henry J. Cadbury and E. S. Palmer regarding this article.

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James Thornton correspondence, 1669-1792-bulk 1771-1792 (bulk)

Extent:

.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (28 folders.))

Abstract:

This collection includes letters written to and by James Thornton, mostly regarding his work and the work of other Friends in travelling ministry, both in the United States and in England. Among the correspondents are John Pemberton, Samuel Allinson, Henry Drinker, Thomas Fisher, Rebecca Jones, and William Rathbone.

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Smyth family papers, 1810-1819 (inclusive)

Extent:

.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (5 folders.))

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This collection includes letters between David Smyth and his brothers Thomas and John, regarding business and family news. Also included are notes on the Smyth family genealogy and on the Welsh tract.

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Roberts-French family papers, 1731-1910 (inclusive)

Extent:

.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (6 folders.))

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This collection includes letters and papers of the Roberts and French families. Included is a record of the disownment of Asa Roberts from the Orthodox meeting in 1828, presumably due to his Hicksite beliefs,and a letter from John Mott to Josiah Mott, regarding Quaker testimony and issues of the Hicksite separation. Also included are wills and deeds of Robert French and other members of the family, as well as maps and charts of their properties in Burlington County, NJ.

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Insurance Company of North America fire insurance surveys of Quaker buildings in the Philadelphia area, 1861-1907 (inclusive)

Extent:

.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (1 folder.))

Abstract:

This collection includes surveys by the Insurance Company of North America of Quaker schools and meetinghouses in the Philadelphia area, including Philadelphia Western District, Germantown Friends School, Swarthmore College, and Chester Preparative School. These surveys include detailed architectural information.

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Joseph Walton correspondence, 1848-1871 (inclusive)

Extent:

.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (6 folders.))

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This collection includes letters written by Joseph W. Walton to William P. Sharpless, primarily relating to family news and other members of the Society of Friends.

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Tyler Arboretum papers relating to Quakers, 1656-1828 (inclusive)

Extent:

.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (3 folders.))

Abstract:

This collection includes photocopies of papers in the Tyler Arboretum Library that relate to Quakers. Included is a list of public Friends, verses of Job Scott, and minutes from Chester Monthly Meeting of Friends.

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C. Lloyd Bailey papers on Seoul Monthly Meeting, 1959-1992-1969-1992 (bulk)

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.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (12 items.))

Abstract:

Includes Red Mitchell's correspondence with Ruth Watson, Lloyd and Mary Margaret Bailey, and Herbert Hadley, regarding the history of Seoul Monthly Meeting, 1984-1992. Also included is an information letter about the Quaker study group by Reginald Price, 1959, an account of Seoul Monthly Meeting visit, 1962, Friends World Committee for Consultation, 1964"Developments in Korea" and 1969"Meeting on Quakers in Korea"; "History of Seoul Friends Meeting, Religious Society of Friends" compiled by Dong Suk Cho and Yoon Gu Lee, and written by Shin Ai and Yoon Gu Lee, 1961, Friends in Korea, by Haeng Woo Lee, May 1969," History of Seoul Meeting- Yoon Gu Lee" audiotape from Lloyd and Mary Margaret Bailey's trip to Korea, 1992.

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