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Everett-Athenaeum records, 1888-1894 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.25 linear ft. (1 box and 1 volume)
Abstract:
The materials in this collection include the constitution and by-laws of the newly consolidated Everett-Athenaeum society, which describes the officers and their duties, the election of officers and members, the rules of order, and the process for making amendments to the constitution.

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

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Delphic Literary Society Records, 1874-1913 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.5 linear ft. (3 boxes)
Abstract:
The Delphic Literary Society was a Swarthmore College men's literary society established in 1874. In 1913, the group merged with the Eunomian Society to became the Athenaeum. Records include the Delphic Literary Society's constitution, histories of the group, minutes, library and financial records, censor's accounts, miscellaneous papers and scattered issues from 1890 to 1902 of the Delphic Chronicle and Delphic Oracle.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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Chester Friends Association (Chester, Pa.) Records, 1901-1931 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.21 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:
The Chester Friends Association was established in Chester, Pennsylvania, in 1901 as a society to study Quaker history and literature. This collection contains the record book of Chester Friends Association, a society to study Quaker history and literature. The volume contains minutes, constitution, and by-laws.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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Friends Association of Byberry Records, 1900-1932 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:
The Byberry Friends Association was a Quaker group which met monthly in Byberry, Pa, to hear papers on a variety of topics and to discuss issues of the day. This collection contains the records of the Friends Association of Byberry, 1900-1932.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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Union Lyceum (Montgomery Co., Pa.) Records, 1875-1900 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.25 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:
The Union Lyceum, established 1875, was a literary society whose membership consisted primarily of members of the Society of Friends in the Ambler and Gwynedd area of Montgomery County, Pa. The records contain minutes 1875-1900 (gap 1891-1900) and the 25th Anniversary Program.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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Friends Reading Circle of Media, 1877-1891 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.21 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:
Friends Reading Circle of Media was a Quaker book group established in 1877 in Media, Pennsylvania, for the purpose of discussing Quaker and other religious writings and as a social gathering for Friends. This collection contains its minutes, 1877-1891. Also included are minutes of the Friends Reading Circle for the Northern District, 1875-1876, whose secretary, Elton B. Gifford, moved to the Media area in 1877.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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Trenton Friends Association Records, 1892-1908 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:
The Trenton Friends Association was formed in 1892 in Trenton, New Jersey, to promote "a thorough knowledge of the history and testimonies of the Society of Friends." Meetings were held monthly, except in the summer, in the Trenton Friends meeting house. Papers were presented on a variety of topics. The collection contains minutes, constitution and bylaws, and manuscripts of papers read at meetings.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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Friends Literary and Library Association of New York, 1880-1906 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.21 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:
The Friends Literary and Library Association was a Hicksite Quaker organization formed in New York City in 1880 to provide the opportunity for mutual improvement in religious and literary subjects. Records from 1880 to 1906 include minutes, treasurers' records, and library catalogues.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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Middletown Lyceum Gazetteer, 1858-1859 (inclusive)

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (1 volume.))
Abstract:
One manuscript volume of short features, local news, and editorials produced by the rotating editors of the Middletown Lyceum, a literary and social club in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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