Subject: 3 selected / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1865">1865</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1869">1869</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Start Over Subject Antislavery movements -- United States Subject Quakers Subject Slavery and the church -- Society of Friends Year 1865 to 1869

Extent:: 0.22 linear ft.
Abstract:: This collection contains the correspondence of the Garrett, McCollin, and Vail families.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Extent:: 0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: John Greenleaf Whittier was an American Quaker poet and editor, as well as an involved abolitionist. He was a delegate to the Anti-Slavery Society in 1833, a member of the State Legislature in 1835, founded the antislavery Liberty party in 1840, and ran for Congress in 1842. Topics covered in Whittier's letterbook include news of health and family, as well as discussions of contributions to "The Non-Slaveholder" and discussions of English Friends.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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