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Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Records: Prison Service Committee (1958-1976), 1958-1975 (inclusive)

Extent:
6.5 linear ft. (11 boxes)
Abstract:
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting's Prison Service Committee of Southern New Jersey was organized in the mid 1960s. It focused its activities on the reform of female and juvenile justice. Members of the Committee developed a successful Friendly Visitors Program, staffed by volunteers, and a volunteer Probation Counselor Program. The Committee was also involved in lobbying efforts, maintained a speakers' bureau, and published a newsletter, "No Bars Hold." Records include minutes of the Prison Service Committee of Southern New Jersey and its predecessor, Prison Service Committee, staff records, reports, financial and personnel records, and publications/projects files.

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Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Records: Committee on Racial Concerns (1978-1996), 1977-91 (inclusive)

Extent:
4 linear ft. (8 boxes)
Abstract:
The Committee on Racial Concerns took up the activities and experience of the Committee on Community Involvement when the latter was laid down at the end of 1978. It operated under the Coordinating Committee for Testimonies and Concerns (CC-2) until it was laid down in 1996.

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New York Yearly Meeting Records: Elsie K. Powell House, 1927-2017 (inclusive)

Extent:
6 linear ft. (12 boxes)
Abstract:
The Elsie K. Powell House is a Quaker retreat and conference center located in Old Chatham, New York. The collection contains materials relating to the establishment of the Powell House and its function as a Quaker retreat and conference center.

Held at: Quaker Meeting Records at Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections and Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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Adelphi Monthly Meeting Records, 1996-2019 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.1 linear ft. and 0.1 gb
Abstract:
Records of Adelphi Monthly Meeting, 1996-2019. Records deposited by General Secretary of Baltimore Yearly Meeting rather than Adelphia.

Held at: Quaker Meeting Records at Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections and Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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