Repository: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1800">1800</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1849">1849</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Joseph A. and Ruth Dugdale Correspondence, 1841-1873 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (26 items.))
Abstract:: Correspondence of Dugdale and his wife, Ruth Dugdale, both of whom were active in reform efforts such as the abolition of slavery and women's rights. Correspondents include Susan B. Anthony, Frederick Douglass, Thomas Garrett, William Lloyd Garrison, James Mott, Lucretia Mott, and Wendell Phillips.

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Edward Ambler Estate Papers, 1776-1879 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (1 folder (4 items)))
Abstract:: Collection includes miscellaneous estate papers, including Edward Ambler's will, dated 1831, and Ann's uncle Richard's estate inventory from 1776.

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Lippincott-Dillwyn papers, 1738-1824 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (4 folders.))
Abstract:: This collection includes a daily journal and spiritual essays by William Lippincott and extracts on theological themes by George Dillwyn. Also included is the copy book of Edward Randolph, dated 1822, and a bound manuscript entitled The Experiences of Margret Bispham, of Mount Holly, 1769. This manuscript reflects the influence of Quakerism and spirituality on the choices of an 18th century Quaker woman.

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Jacob Decou family papers, 1724-1830 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (11 folders.))
Abstract:: This collection includes miscellaneous papers of the Decow family, including wills, financial papers, personal correspondence, and legal documents. Notable among these is the daily journal of Isaac Decow, the son of Jacob Decou.

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Thomas R. Smith papers, 1849-1864 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (2 folders.))
Abstract:: This collection includes the exercise book of Thomas R. Smith and a list of losses he sustained during the Civil War. Also included is a letter from J. Russell Smith, his son, explaining provenance of the collection.

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Rebecca Edwards correspondence, 1830-1837 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (3 folders.))
Abstract:: This collection includes personal correspondence between Rebecca J. Edwards and her family. Correspondents include Griffith Edwards, Joseph Johnson, and Benjamin Johnson.

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Elizabeth Gurney Fry collection, 1800-1845 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (51 folders.))
Abstract:: This collection includes letters of Elizabeth Fry, both original and photocopies. The letters cover a wide range of subjects, from personal news to prison reform. Her correspondence is particularly concerned with education and religious instruction of prisoners, and the treatment of women and children prisoners. One letter describes the philosophy of Quaker marriages. Most of the recipients are unnamed. Also included are several letters of Joseph Fry, passes to visit Newgate prison, and photographs of Elizabeth Fry.

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George M. Justice papers, 1818-1853 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (4 folders.))
Abstract:: This collection includes various business correspondence, including a letter and testimony by John Comly encouraging changes in the Quaker discipline regarding marriage. Also contained are extracts of minutes from Abington Quarterly Meeting discussing marriage, a letter from George M. Justice to his sons, and a hymn printed in raised type for the Pennsylvania Institution for the Instruction of the Blind. Also included are unsigned writings on the subjects of a possible war between the U.S. and France and public education.

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Joseph Scattergood (collector) An account of the Free Quakers, 1781-1885 [bulk 1781-1802] (bulk)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet 36 x 26 cm. (1 v. ))
Abstract:: This volume contains the collection of Joseph Scattergood of original and manuscript copies of documents relating to the Free Quakers, bound by his son George Scattergood. The Free Quakers disagreed with the strict disownment policy for members of the Society of Friends who fought in the Revolutionary War. Led by Samuel Wetherhill, this group wanted to practice Quakerism without the strict rules of discipline and disownment. The papers in Scattergood's collection include petitions, published editorials, accounts of prominent members of the Free Quakers and correspondence. Primary correspondents and writers include Samuel Wetherhill, Thomas Say, and others.

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Hettie G. Fenimore family correspondence, 1832-1869 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (1 folder.))
Abstract:: This collection consists primarily of letters written to Hettie Fenimore by her family, including her brother Jason, his wife Mary, their children, and Eliza Fell. The correspondence relates personal and local news. Also included are letters written by Hettie's mother, Amy, and a copy of a commencement speech given at Central High School, Philadelphia, in 1858 by her nephew, Frank. Frank's letters contain several of his poems and amusing anecdotes about Philadelphia in the 1850's.

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