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Mather-Nicholson family papers, 1822-1903 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 linear ft. (1 oversize folder (7 items) and 1 legal sized box)
Abstract:
Collection contains student work books, two marriage certificates and four school certificates relating to the Thomas T. and Rachel (Nicholson) Mather family.

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

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Edward Parrish Papers, 1859-1872 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.21 linear ft. (1 box (20 items))
Abstract:
This collection contains miscellaneous correspondence of Edward Parrish, first president of Swarthmore College (1864-1871).

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

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Benezet House Association Records, 1846-1945 (inclusive)

Extent:
2.5 linear ft. (5 boxes)
Abstract:
The Benezet House Association, Philadelphia, Pa., was formed in 1917 to assist and educate the City's poor African American and immigrant residents. It was created by the merger of the Joseph Sturge Mission School, a First Day school for African Americans founded in 1865; Anthony Benezet School, founded in 1795 as the School for Black People and their Descendants (also known as the Raspberry Street School); and Western District Colored School, founded 1848 under the care of Twelfth Street Meeting as a graded primary school. This collection also contains records of the Locust Street Mission Association, the Joseph Sturge Mission School, and the Beehive School for Colored Children.

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

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Foulke Family Papers, ca. 1654-1999 (bulk ca. 1750-1860) (inclusive)

Extent:
5 linear ft. (10 boxes)
Abstract:
The Foulke family was a prominent Quaker family of Richland, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, descended from Edward (1651-1741) and Eleanor (Hugh) Foulke (d. 1733) who emigrated to Pennsylvania in 1698. Their descendents married into the Roberts, Mather, Morris, and other Quaker families and were active in Quaker and Bucks County affairs. The Foulke Family Papers contain correspondence, business and legal papers, surveys, genealogical notes, and memorabilia of the Foulke, Roberts, and Mather, and related families. Of particular interest is a letter from Reubens Peale to Jane Roberts concerning silhouettes and correspondence between Joseph Foulke and George Hatton, a cousin in Indiana, between Joseph Foulke and George Hatton, a cousin in Indiana, about the Hicksite controversy.

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

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Daniel Neall papers, 1834-1977-bulk 1834-1884 (bulk)

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (6 folders.))
Abstract:
This collection comprises the letters and papers of Daniel Neall. Included are essays on various academic subjects, poems, and an account of the life of his father, Daniel Neall. Also included are personal letters of Daniel Neall, and papers relating to the 50th Anniversary convention of the American Anti-Slavery Society in 1883. Minutes of this meeting are included, as well as letters relating to its organization, from Edward M. Davis, Mary Grew, and Dillwyn Parrish. Among these are letters mentioning John Greenleaf Whittier, and also the destruction of Pennsylvania Hall. Letters from Samuel T. Pickard relate to family history.

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

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Joseph Walton correspondence, 1848-1871 (inclusive)

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (6 folders.))
Abstract:
This collection includes letters written by Joseph W. Walton to William P. Sharpless, primarily relating to family news and other members of the Society of Friends.

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

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George Truman Papers, 1844-1891 (inclusive)

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (15 folders.))
Abstract:
This collection includes correspondence received by Dr. George Truman and his nephew Joseph. Included are letters from Samuel Janney regarding publications in the Friends Intelligencer, letters from Anson Lapham regarding the establishment of the Friends Historical Library at Swarthmore College, and letters from Edward Merritt regarding the history of the Friendly Association for Regaining and Preserving Peace with the Indians. Also included is a letter from Benjamin Hallowell regarding Ethan Hitchcock's book, Christ the Spirit.

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

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Richard Price correspondence with John Watson, 1826-1867-1826-1848 (bulk) (inclusive)

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (12 folders.))
Abstract:
Richard Price's letters to fellow Hicksite Quaker John Watson provide a rich account of the Hicksite-Orthodox Separation with references and comments on many of the personalities involved: Elias Hicks, William Wharton, Jonathan Evans, as well as visiting Quaker ministers including George Truman, Lucretia Mott, Ann Jones, Mary and Susan Cox, and Martha Smith. Price also wrote a detailed account of the Proceedings of the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting, 1848. The collection contains a small number of other correspondents including Benjamin Hanna who described the split in Ohio Yearly Meeting.

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

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Ruth Anne Hillborn papers, 1806-1868 (inclusive)

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (5 folders.))
Abstract:
This collection includes the journal of Ruth Anne Hillborn from 1864-1868. She relates events concerning the emancipation of enslaved people, the U. S. Civil War, and the Presidency of Abraham Lincoln. She also describes Lucretia Mott and her ministry. This collection also includes miscellaneous poetry, a facsimile letter to the Women's Aid Association of Philadelphia about efforts in freedman's relief, a letter from John Bailey on Quaker ministry, and extracts from an account of the death of George F. White.

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

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