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"George Fox, Seine Botschaft, Seine Wesen und Seine Leben", Undated.

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Emil Fuch's manuscript "George Fox, Seine Botschaft, Seine Wesen un Seine Leben" is written in German. In English, the title of the manuscript is "George Fox, his Message, his Essence, and his Life."

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"Journal of Joseph Hoag", Undated

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0.08 linear ft. (1 volume, 1 folder)
Abstract:
Joseph Hoag (1762-1846)is best known for his "Vision" of 1803 which predicted an American Civil War, and his Journal, the publication of which in 1860 precipitated a schism at Scipio Monthly Meeting into Otisite and Kingite groups. This collection is comprised of the single volume handwritten manuscript of Joseph Hoag's journal and correspondence related to the item's donation.

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"We Are All Involved", Undated.

Extent:
0.05 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Frank S. Loescher's manuscript includes discussion of America's "race problem," and his experiences with race relations while teaching in the American South and while he served as a consultant to the Institute of Race Relations in South Africa.

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"Memorials", Undated.

Extent:
0.02 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:
These memorials are written for various Quaker women, including Hannah A. Jenkins, Mary Allen Hanbury, Hannah G. Field, Mary Mekeel, and Avis Alsop, and give brief biographical information for each woman, and many describe their final moments.

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"An Abstract from the Life of Mary Pennington, formerly Springett", Undated.

Extent:
0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
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Mary Pennington's autobiographical manuscript includes descriptions of her early life, the events leading up to her convincement (conversion to Quakerism), her attendance at Quaker meetings, a description of her marriage and her husband (Isaac Pennington), a description of her husband's family (particularly his mother), a description of a battle at London between "Parliment and the King" at Houndslow-heath, and a description of the English Civil War and upheaval it caused.

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Benjamin Seebohm biography, Undated.

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The biography of Benjamin Seebohm describes his early life and education in Germany, and the influence of Quakerism in his young life, particularly the religious visit of Stephen Grellet. The biography also describes Seebohm's travels as a Quaker minister throughout Europe and Great Britain, and includes quoted extracts from Seebohm's journals and letters.

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James Whitall manuscripts, Undated.

Extent:
0.25 linear ft. (2 volumes, 2 folders)
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This collection is comprised of two manuscripts collected by James Whitall. The collection includes the manuscript of a memoir or autobiography by Honah Landis, entitled "How Literature Came to Texas," and a French play by Edmond See, translated by Whitall, entitled "A Friend of His Youth."

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"From the Wabash to the Delaware", Undated.

Extent:
0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Thomas Raeburn White wrote this manuscript for his children and their descendants. The volume begins with a brief genealogical history of White's ancestors, who came from England or Scotland, and initially settled in the Carolinas. White describes how the family migrated to Indiana when his father was a child, in search of a more religiously tolerant community, and provides brief family history for his mother and father. White also describes his childhood, early education, Quaker experiences, college years at Earlham College, and business endeavors in adulthood.

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"Moll Pitcher: A Poem", Undated.

Extent:
0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
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John Greenleaf Whittier's "Moll Pitcher: A Poem" describes the clairvoyant and fortune-teller Moll Pitcher, born Mary Diamond (ca. 1736-1813), of Massachusetts, as a witch engaged in sinful work.

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"The Quakers and the American Revolution", Undated.

Extent:
0.19 linear ft. (1 volume)
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Arthur Mekeel's manuscript includes the following chapters: The Quakers in America in the eighteenth Century, The Problems of empire, The Quakers Take Alarm, The Breakdown of Non-Importation and the Challenge to Quaker Policy, The Tea Crisis and Its Sequel, The Quakers Cast Their Lot, Conciliation Efforts of the British Quakers, The First Year of War, the Quakers under the New Order, Suspicion of Quaker Treachery and the Virginia Exiles, The Later Years of the War in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, New England, New York, The Quakers in the South, The Free Quakers, Quaker Relief Work, and Post-War Problems and Readjustments.

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John Pemberton manuscript, Undated.

Extent:
0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
This manuscript provides a brief biographical sketch of John Pemberton, and contains excerpts from his journals and letters from his religious visit in England in 1750.

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Richard Jordan autobiography, Undated.

Extent:
0.13 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
This autobiography describes Richard Jordan's early life in Virginia and North Carolina, and his experiences in the Quaker community.

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Mary E. Warner account book, Undated.

Extent:
0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The household account book of Mary E. Warner records the worth of various household items.

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Roland Herbert Bainton papers, Undated.

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
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This collection is comprised of two photocopies of materials collected by Roland Herbert Bainton, a Protestant church historian and professor of ecclesiastical history at Yale University.

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C. Willis Edgerton papers, Undated.

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (3 folders)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the correspondence, photographs, and manuscripts collected by C. Willis Edgerton.

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Dean Freiday manuscripts, Undated.

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (2 folders)
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This collection is comprised of typed manuscripts by Dean Freiday.

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Garrett family genealogical records, Undated.

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (3 folders)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the Garrett family genealogial records, and includes manuscripts concerning family history, research notes, and photographs of family members.

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Alice G. Heap poems, Undated.

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the typed poems of Alice G. Heap.

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"The Friend" records, Undated.

Extent:
1.76 linear ft.
Abstract:
This collection contains a topical and name index for "The Friend," a Philadelphia Quaker publication from 1827 to 1955.

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Anne North Hinton collection on the North family, Undated.

Extent:
.2 linear ft. (3 folders)
Abstract:
This collection is composed of three folders of Anne North Hinton's research on the North family genealogy. She was especially focused on George North (1711-1816), who emigrated from the United Kingdom to the colonies.

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Dorcas Weston papers, Undated

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of a single folder of loose, handwritten notes made by Dorcas Weston. The notes focus on the family history and genealogy of Quaker families in the U.S., including the Wing family in Massachusetts, the Sisson family in Rhode Island, and the Gifford family in Massachusetts.

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Herbert Standing papers, Undated.

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of materials collected by Herbert Standing.

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The Life of the Lady Guion, Undated.

Extent:
.25 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Handwritten copy of a translation of Madame Guyon's autobiography.

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Certificate of Removal for William and Margaret Cooper, Unknown

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
A copy of a certificate of removal for William (1632-1710) and Margaret (d. 1699) Cooper from Jordans Meeting in Coleshill, Hertford County (near Amersham, England) to West New Jersey.

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Images of US Meetinghouses, unknown

Extent:
1 linear ft. (4 boxes)
Abstract:
Images such as photographs, drawings, and prints of meetinghouses in the US beyond Philadelphia Yearly Meeting.

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