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Howard Haines Turner photographs, 1913-1995 (inclusive)

Extent:

.92 cubic ft. (3 boxes)

Abstract:

Howard Haines Turner (1909-1996) was a Quaker economist and educator who was active in a variety of social concerns, particularly in improving the justice system. He also had a lifelong interest in cooperative communities and worked in South Vietnam under the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC). His photograph collection, dating from the early 1900s to about 1995, consists of color black and white and slide photos of his family,. friends, and travel.

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

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Frankford Friends Forum photographs, 1942-1953 (inclusive)

Extent:

.3 cubic ft. (1 folder in box, stored with pa-085)

Abstract:

This collection, dating from 1942 to 1953, depicts the speakers at the Frankford Friends Forum, which was started in 1930 and would feature a lecture on social justice issues. Speakers like Scott Nearing and Bayard Rustin are photographed and included in the collection of black and white photographs of forum speakers.

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

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Palmer Family Photographs, 1880s-1890s (inclusive)

Extent:

.6 cubic ft. (1 oversize box)

Abstract:

The Palmer family was a Hicksite Quaker family who settled in Bucks County, PA, but who were also active in Delaware County, especially as several family members attended Swarthmore College. Dating from the 1880s to the 1890s, this collections consists of cabinet cards and cartes de visite that depict members of the Palmer family as well as family relatives or friends.

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Rogerenes of New England Collection, 1817-1991 (inclusive)

Extent:

.75 linear ft. (2 boxes)

Abstract:

The Rogerenes of New England collection contains research materials and some original manuscript and published works by the Rogerenes which were collected by Ellen Starr Brinton during her tenure as Curator of the Swarthmore College Peace Collection, 1935-1951. She wrote several articles on the sect and compiled an extensive bibliography of sources.

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Robert Barclay Manuscripts Collection, 1678-1704 (inclusive)

Extent:

.2 linear ft.

Abstract:

Robert Barclay (1648-1690) was a Scottish Quaker and arguably the most influential theologian in the history of the Religious Society of Friends. This small collection consists of manuscript documents by or about Robert Barclay and his works, written during his lifetime.

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

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John Woolman Manuscripts Collection, 1720-1939 (inclusive)

Extent:

.5 linear ft.

Abstract:

John Woolman (1720-1772) was one of the most influential ministers in the history of the Religious Society of Friends. He was particularly active in opposing slavery and encouraging Quakers to disavow the practice. His journal, published posthumously, is still considered an important document in the fields of religion, history, and literature. The Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College holds several versions of Woolman's manuscript journal, letters written by Woolman, and other assorted documents.

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Friends Historical Library collection of miscellaneous queries, 1749-1902 (inclusive)

Extent:

.1 linear ft.

Abstract:

Early in their history, Quakers developed "queries," a series of questions, to assess the state of the religious society and guide personal and communal self-reflection. Queries are formulated by the Yearly Meetings for their constituent meetings, who in turn give reports to Yearly Meeting. This collection consists of miscellaneous loose manuscript queries and answers, from various Yearly Meetings, accumulated by the Friends Historical Library over time.

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R. W. Harrington slide and photo collection, New York Yearly Meeting, 1971-1978 (inclusive)

Extent:

.13 cubic ft.

Abstract:

This collection consists of color photographs and slides compiled by R. W.ard Harrington, professor and Quaker involved with New York Yearly Meeting. The photographs are primarily of individuals and groups, and the slides are mainly of meeting houses in New York Yearly Meeting.

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Delbert and Ruth Replogle Slide Collection, 1954-1969 (inclusive)

Extent:

.13 cubic ft. (1 box; stored with pa096.)

Abstract:

This collection consists of colored slides of New York Yearly Meeting Friends, Yearly Meeting activities, Friends General Conference in Sandy Spring MD, and Quaker meeting houses, from Delbert and Ruth Replogle, Quaker educators.

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New York Yearly Meeting album collection, 1801-1976 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 cubic ft. (4 boxes)

Abstract:

Nine albums, collected by New York Yearly Meeting from various sources, include photographs, notes, poems/letters, and a few maps, as well as portrait albums featuring several prominent New York Quakers.

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