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"Just Among Friends: The Quaker Way of Life", 1940

Extent:: 0.2 linear ft. (4 folders)
Abstract:: William Wistar Comfort's draft manuscripts of his book, "Just Among Friends: The Quaker Way of Life" describe the Quaker way of life, and the influence Quakers have had on issues of tolerance, peace, and economic and social justice. The manuscript includes Wistar's notes and edits, and the collection includes promotional materials related to the book's publication.

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]

"Early Nantucket and its Whale Houses", 1966

Extent:: 0.25 linear ft. (1 volume, 2 folders)
Abstract:: Henry Chandlee Forman's "Early Nantucket and its Whale Houses" describes the history of 17th and 18th century Nantucket, including the "pioneers" of Nantucket, the history of the town planning and building, and the early economy of Nantucket, which was dependent on fishing and sheep-shearing.

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]

"War Inconsistent with the Christian Character", 1822

Extent:: 0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Thomas Greene's manuscript, entitled "War Inconsistent with the Christian Character," discusses the "pacific sentiments" of Quakers.

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

Joseph Joshua Green manuscripts, 1917, undated

Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:: The biographies written by Joseph John Green include that of Samuel Cater, an early British Quaker, and of "Bishop" John Hall.

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

Samuel J. Gummere manuscripts, 1857

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:: Samuel J. Gummere's manuscripts detail his time traveling through Iowa's prairies, and include both poetry and prose.

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

John Joseph Gurney manuscript, 1830-1833 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The manuscript of John Joseph Gurney includes three parts: "Charlemania Part I," Charlemania Part II," and "An Afternoon at Cambridge and a Morning at Oxford." According to notes from the curator of Haverford College's Quaker and Special Collections, the manuscript is in the hand of Joseph John Gurney, but is "possibly written in the hand of Anna Gurney, who gave it to Ann Hodgkin, possibly as a wedding present."

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]

"The Theology of Early Friends with Special Reference to that of Isaac Penington", 1947 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Robert Ion's undergraduate thesis, entitled "The Theology of Early Friends with Special Reference to that of Isaac Penington," includes a history of Quaker theology, a summary of Isaac Penington's life, and a brief biography of Robert Barclay and William Penn.

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

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