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"The History of the Rise, Progress, and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave Trade", Undated.

Extent:: 0.25 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:: In Thomas Clarkson's manuscript "The History of the Rise, Progress, and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave Trade," he describes the Quaker influence in the abolitionist movement in Britain and the parliamentary debates leading to the Slave Trade Act of 1807. The manuscript describes both the arguments in support and in opposition to abolition, and the actions of the members of the abolition movement. Volume 1 contains the early history of the abolition movement until July, 1788, and volume two describes the abolition movement from 1789 to 1808. The manuscript includes edits throughout.

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

J. Churchman commonplace book, Undated.

Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The commonplace book of J. Churchman includes "An Account of sundry Remarkable Expressions spoken by John Churchman," "Sermon delivered by Joseph White of America at Grace Church Meeting House, London, 1760," "Some Expressions dropp'd from Mordecai Yarnall," "To the Monthly and Quarterly and Particular Meetings in the County of Hertford, 1778," "The Prophecy of James Usher, 1st Lord Primate, etc. of Ireland, of the Rebellion 40 years before," a letter written by Mary Peisley to John Pemberton, a letter describing the marriage and death of Mary Peisley Neale, "The Prediction of Christopher Love, 1651," and a "Caution to the Friends against Conformity to the World, John Lucas, 1764."

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

"John Bowne: Pioneer of Freedom", Undated.

Extent:: 0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: John Bowne's biography, "John Bowne: Pioneer of Freedom," written by John Cox Jr., is based on Bowne's letters, journals, and public records, and describes his early life in England, his emigration to the colonies, the arrival of the Quakers, his marriage, and his conversion to Quakersim.

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

"George Fox, Seine Botschaft, Seine Wesen und Seine Leben", Undated.

Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Emil Fuch's manuscript "George Fox, Seine Botschaft, Seine Wesen un Seine Leben" is written in German. In English, the title of the manuscript is "George Fox, his Message, his Essence, and his Life."

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

"Journal of Joseph Hoag", Undated

Extent:: 0.08 linear ft. (1 volume, 1 folder)
Abstract:: Joseph Hoag (1762-1846)is best known for his "Vision" of 1803 which predicted an American Civil War, and his Journal, the publication of which in 1860 precipitated a schism at Scipio Monthly Meeting into Otisite and Kingite groups. This collection is comprised of the single volume handwritten manuscript of Joseph Hoag's journal and correspondence related to the item's donation.

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

"We Are All Involved", Undated.

Extent:: 0.05 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Frank S. Loescher's manuscript includes discussion of America's "race problem," and his experiences with race relations while teaching in the American South and while he served as a consultant to the Institute of Race Relations in South Africa.

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

The Life of the Lady Guion, Undated.

Extent:: .25 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Handwritten copy of a translation of Madame Guyon's autobiography.

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

Hester Moxie papers, undated. (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.005 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains a paper written by Hester Moxie.

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

Elliston P. Morris invitation, undated. (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.005 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection includes an invitation sent to Elliston P. Morris and his wife.

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

Anna Scattergood Hoag visitor register, undated. (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.02 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains a visitor book from the home of Anna Scattergood Hoag.

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

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