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Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Records: Joint Committee on the Religious Life of Our Society (1944-1950), 1944-1950 (inclusive)

Extent:
2 linear ft. (3 folders)
Abstract:
In 3mo 1944, Rufus Jones published an article, "Are We Ready," in Friends Intelligencer. In response to his concern for deepening the spiritual life of the Religious Society of Friends, members of both the Race Street and Arch Street Philadelphia Yearly Meetings gathered six months later in the meeting house at 15th and Race Streets. Records include minutes, correspondence, and publications.

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Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Records: Social Service Committee (1936-1964), 1936-1964 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.5 linear ft. (4 boxes)
Abstract:
The Social Service Committee was appointed in 1936, continuing the work of the Committee on Philanthropic Labor of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting (Hicksite). Primarily educational in nature, its work included providing information to local Quaker meetings on social service issues. The Committee was renamed the Committee on Social Welfare in 1964.

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Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Records: Ministry & Care and its predecessors, 1827-1998 (inclusive)

Extent:
4 linear ft.
Abstract:
The Meeting on Worship and Ministry is a gathering of Friends in Philadelphia Yearly Meeting concerned with the spiritual life of the Society, which nurtures and assists Monthly Meetings and individuals with their spiritual and worship concerns.

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Southern Appalachian Yearly Meeting Records, 1943-2023 (inclusive)

Extent:
13 linear ft. and 0.2 gb
Abstract:
Records of the Southern Appalachian Yearly Meeting and Association and many of its constituent members. Includes minutes, membership records, newsletters, committee records, and miscellaneous. Some born-digital records. The Charleston WV and Swannanoa Valley Meetings, which disaffiliated with SAYMA in 2022 and 2023, are described separately.

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