Subject: Schools -- Society of Friends - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Extent:: 17 linear ft. (24 boxes, 1 oversized drawer, 150+ books, 24 microfilm reels, 1 box of 3-dimensional objects, 1 box of stereopticon photographs)
Abstract:: The William Penn Charter School archives contain the financial, historical, business, and social records of the school, dating back as far as 1611. Documents signed by William Penn, Benjamin Franklin, and former Philadelphia mayors William Hudson and Edward Shippen, are included as well as a variety of school texts and memorabilia, which illuminate the traditions and history of the William Penn Charter School.

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

Extent:: 0.005 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains materials from the Lansdowne Friends meeting.

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

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

Extent:: .5 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:: Images and photographs of Quaker schools and colleges located in the United States.

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

Extent:: .63 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:: The School of the Spirit is a ministry of prayer and teaching under the care of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting's Worship and Care Standing Committee. Its primary activity is the two-year program, "On Being a Spiritual Nurturer."

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

Extent:: 4.95 cubic ft. (16 boxes)
Abstract:: Dorothy Harvey Leonard was a nurse and family historian until her death in 2007. The Harvey family descends through Jesse Harvey, the son of Michael and Elizabeth, who was married to Keziah Ward in Center Monthly Meeting, NC, in 1786. Related families include Carter, Tregelles, Thorp, Palmer, Sharpless, Hampton, and many others. This collection contains artwork, albums, slides, negatives, and photos of families, people, events, nursing, schools, places, homes, vacations, and animals.

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

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