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Margaret MacIntosh signature album, 1911-1944 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The signature album of Margaret MacIntosh includes signatures on individual cards, a letter from the Diocese of the Arctic to the Helping Hands Sewing Circle, and a letter from the secretary of state in reference to MacIntosh's request for a signature.

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

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Margaret Mary Clark Haines papers, 1896-1946 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.44 linear ft.
Abstract:
This collection includes materials written by Margaret Mary Clark Haines, an English Quaker who moved to the Philadelphia area, letters written to her, minutes of the Philadelphia Mission Board, activities she was involved in, among other materials.

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

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Female Anti-Slavery Sewing Society records, 1852-1854 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.032 linear ft. (one book)
Abstract:
The Female Anti-Slavery Sewing Society's mission was to: "We organise ourselves a Sewing Society, for the purpose of relieving the sufferings of that class of our countrymen, who have fled from the oppression which they endured under the unjust laws of our country, and found a refuge in Canada." The minutes do not indicate location, founding or ending dates for the Society. The collection includes one book from 1852 - 1854 which begins with the mission of the society, and otherwise includes informal minutes, listings for material and financial donations given by memberships, and the number of people at each meeting.

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