Call Number:

MC.950.103

Repository:

Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections

Extent:

.1 linear ft. (4 folders)

Language:

English

Preferred Citation:

John Woolman Memorial House records (HC.MC.950.103), Quaker & Special Collections, Haverford College, Haverford, PA.

Date:

1924-1942 (inclusive)

Form:

notes, Financial records, negatives (photographs), Photographs, and Correspondence

Abstract:

This collection is comprised of the correspondence, financial records, notes, and photographs of the John Woolman Memorial House.

Founded by Amelia Mott Gummere in 1915, the John Woolman Memorial Association operates a historic house in Mount Holly, New Jersey, located where John Woolman's apple orchard once stood. At the time, historic houses were proliferating in honor of military heroes, and Amelia felt the need for a memorial to a man of peace.

From 1916 to 1939, the house operated as a tea house and bed and breakfast that offered simple country living. The garden and orchards provided fresh fruits and vegetables in season. Visitors often canoed on the Rancocas, and enjoyed quilting or apple butter parties. In 1939, the effects of the Depression were felt, and not enough contributions were raised to keep the teahouse open. A family of German refugees was given shelter there, and then a Chinese family. The Memorial was not open again to the public until 1942. It was re-opened by the John Woolman Memorial Association.

This collection is comprised of the correspondence, financial records, notes, and photographs of the John Woolman Memorial House.