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Swarthmore Committee Opposed to Registration and the Draft (CORD) artwork, 1991-02-16

Extent:

2 linear ft. (1 oversized box)

Abstract:

This collection consists of twelve paintings created by Swarthmore College students as an expression of reactions to the Gulf War. The artworks were created as part of a group activity, "War Art Painting Session," sponsored by Junto and the Swarthmore Committee Opposed to Registration and the Draft (CORD).

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

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Swarthmore Co-op Collection, circa 1936-2012 (inclusive)

Extent:

.5 linear ft.

Abstract:

The collection contains photographs, clippings, historical research and related papers concerning the Consumers' Cooperative Association of Swarthmore, Inc., better known as the Swarthmore CO-OP. Located in Swarthmore, Pa., it was incorporated in 1937.

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

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Pemberton Manuscripts, 1756-1812 (inclusive)

Extent:

.5 linear ft. (1 box)

Abstract:

The collection contains primarily family correspondence of the three Pemberton brothers -- Israel, James, and John, prominent members of the Society of Friends in Philadelphia who were exiled to Virginia during the Revolutionary War for their pacifism. It also includes a small number of correspondence from Edward Stabler and Alexander White, an account on the life of James Pemberton, and the will of his wife, Phebe Lewis Pemberton. Topics include the Pembertons' exile to Winchester, Va., with other Quakers during the Revolution as conscientious objectors, Quaker ministers, the disposition of the estate of Anthony Benezet, and Quaker concerns especially pacifism.

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Sarah Coates Harris scrapbooks, 1865-1880 (inclusive)

Extent:

0 linear ft. (1 linear feet)

Abstract:

The collection is composed of three scrapbooks compiled by Sarah Coates Harris, Quaker reformer and naturalist of Galena, Illinois. Scrapbook 1 contains newspaper clippings that reflect Harris' activities in horticultural, temperance, suffrage, and other civic endeavors as well as biographical information about her husband and local history. Scrapbook 2 contains botanical cards organized by the month of flowering and a small number of images of the Gould Mine in Nevada. Scrapbook 3 contains her collection of lithographed trade and greeting cards.

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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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Paul A. Rodebaugh collected manuscripts, 1809-1870 (inclusive)

Extent:

.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (2 folders.))

Abstract:

The collection contains miscellaneous manuscripts collected by Paul Rodebaugh. It includes: drafts of letters by an unknown author, 1844-1849, which express support for abolition and discuss contemporary U.S. politics; an anonymous Quaker journal of an 1817 trip from Philadelphia to Ohio; an undated journal of a sea and river journey from Philadelphia to Europe and then from Florida to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; and a small number of miscellaneous letters involving the Dilworth and Sharpless families.

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Edwards Clock scrapbook, 1742-1932 (inclusive)

Extent:

.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (1 volume.))

Abstract:

This collection contains papers of the Leonard, Pyle, Edwards, and Horne families of Chester Co., Pa., including a small amount of correspondence, financial papers, photographs, and miscellaneous papers.

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King family correspondence, 1817-1835 (inclusive)

Extent:

.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (1 folder, 6 items.))

Abstract:

The collection contains correspondence received by members of the King family, Quaker residents of Ceres, McKean County, Pennsylvania. The letters primarily deal with family concerns. One from Mary (King) Swayne, written in 1817, mentions that her husband, Joel Swayne, had contemplated returning to Indian territory but her poor health prevented his leaving. Anna King mentions her students and is distressed by the tensions in the Society of Friends in 1828.

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Rahway and Plainfield Monthly Meeting account of the Separation, 1827-1829 (inclusive)

Extent:

.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (1 folder.))

Abstract:

The collection contains two detailed draft manuscript reports of the events and proceedings in Rahway and Plainfield Monthly Meeting and the Quarterly Meeting with attention to property and control of the records.

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Baltimore Yearly Meeting draft epistles collection, 1776-1815 (inclusive)

Extent:

.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (4 folders.))

Abstract:

Collection of manuscript drafts of epistles prepared by Baltimore Yearly Meeting to send to the Yearly Meetings of Philadelphia, New York, Rhode Island, and North Carolina. Most concern the education and treatment of Indians, African Americans, and Quaker children; also, opposition to war and the production of liquor by Friends. All are handwritten with corrections.

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