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New York Yearly Meeting Records: Elsie K. Powell House

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Held at: Quaker Meeting Records at Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections and Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

This is a finding aid. It is a description of archival material held at the Quaker Meeting Records at Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections and Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College. Unless otherwise noted, the materials described below are physically available in their reading room, and not digitally available through the web.

Overview and metadata sections

Call Number:
NYy.530
Repository:
Quaker Meeting Records at Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections and Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
Extent:
6 linear ft. (12 boxes)
Language:
English
Preferred Citation:
[Indicate the cited item or series here], Elsie K. Powell House Records, RG2/NYy/530, Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
Date:
1927-2017 (inclusive)
Creator:
Powell House (Old Chatham, N.Y.)
Abstract:
The Elsie K. Powell House is a Quaker retreat and conference center located in Old Chatham, New York. The collection contains materials relating to the establishment of the Powell House and its function as a Quaker retreat and conference center.

The Elsie K. Powell House is a Quaker retreat and conference center located in Old Chatham, New York. The property was donated to New York Yearly Meeting by its owner, Elsie K. Powell, Jr. in 1960. Prior to this, the property was known as Pitt Hall, and served as a summer camp for girls. The current mission of Powell House is to "foster spiritual growth after the manner of Friends...and to strengthen the application of Friends' testimonies in the world."

The collection contains materials relating to the establishment of the Powell House and its function as a Quaker retreat and conference center. Collection strengths include Committee meeting minutes, financial materials, program information, publications, and historical materials.

The collection is arranged into seven series: Powell House Committee, Ad Hoc Committees, Staff Meeting records, Financial records, Programs, Publications, and Miscellaneous. Files are arranged alphabetically within the series.

Deposit, Elsie K. Powell House, 1998 and 2018

The collection was processed by Alison Sielaff in February of 2019.

Subject

Publisher
Quaker Meeting Records at Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections and Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
Finding Aid Author
Alison Sielaff
Finding Aid Date
2019
Access Restrictions

This collection is open for research. It is located at the Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College.

Use Restrictions

Standard Federal Copyright Law applies (U.S. Title 17) and is the responsibility of the researcher.

Collection Inventory

Minutes, 1960-1962.
Box 1
Minutes, 1963-1965.
Box 1
Minutes, 1966-1969.
Box 1
Minutes, 1970-1971.
Box 1
Minutes, 1972-1976.
Box 1
Minutes, 1980-1983.
Box 1
Minutes, 1983-1994.
Box 1
Minutes, 1984-1985.
Box 1
Minutes, 1986-1988.
Box 2
Committee Binder (1 of 3), 1987-1988.
Box 2
Scope and Contents

Materials removed from original binder and placed in folders.

Committee Binder (2 of 3), 1987-1988.
Box 2
Scope and Contents

Materials removed from original binder and placed in folders.

Committee Binder (3 of 3), 1987-1988.
Box 2
Scope and Contents

Materials removed from original binder and placed in folders.

Goals and Objectives, 1975-1980.
Box 2
Long-Range Planning, 1976-1979.
Box 2
Miscellaneous Committee Records, 1977-1980.
Box 2

Powell House Future, 1985-1989.
Box 2
Powell House Future (1 of 2), 1988-1989.
Box 3
Powell House Future (2 of 2), 1988-1989.
Box 3
Ad Hoc Report, 1989.
Box 2
Committee Lists, 1966-1967.
Box 3

Meeting Minutes, 1980-1981.
Box 3
Meeting Minutes, 1982-1984.
Box 3
Meeting Minutes, 1987.
Box 3

Adult Attendance, 1987.
Box 3
Appeal Invoices, 2007-2009.
Box 3
Auditor's Financial Statements, 1985-1986.
Box 3
Bill and Melinda Gates Matching Gift, 2009.
Box 3
Blank Donation Forms.
Box 3
By-Laws and Incorporation, 1962-1975.
Box 4
Conference Attendance Agreements and Bills (1 of 2), 1998.
Box 4
Conference Attendance Agreements and Bills (2 of 2), 1998.
Box 4
Conference Attendance Agreements and Bills (1 of 3), 1999.
Box 4
Conference Attendance Agreements and Bills (2 of 3), 1999.
Box 4
Conference Attendance Agreements and Bills (3 of 3), 1999.
Box 4
Data Entry Procedures.
Box 4
Deed, Mortgage, and Title, 1960-1973.
Box 4
Development Campaign, 1987.
Box 5
Agenda, 1985.
Box 5
Brochure, 1986.
Box 5
Correspondence, 1985-1986.
Box 5
Statement, 1985.
Box 5
Stocks, 1985-1986.
Box 5
Thank You Letters, 1987-1989.
Box 5
Edna J. Kelsey Estate, 1986-1988.
Box 5
Elsie K. Powell, Jr. Memorials, 1982-1984.
Box 5
Financial Contributions, 2004.
Box 5
Financial Statements, 1993-1996.
Box 5
Foundation Funding, 1977-1986.
Box 5
Francis B. Hall Estate, 1981-1983.
Box 5
Friends Journal Advertising, 2009.
Box 5
Fundraiser and Publicity Invoices, 2009-2010.
Box 5
IRS Non-Profit Forms, 1964 and undated.
Box 5
Joan Bunting Development Campaign, 1985-1988.
Box 5
Miscellaneous Financial Materials, 1985-1986.
Box 5
Monthly Credit Card Charges, 2007-2010.
Box 5
Patsy and Ed Letter - Development Campaign, 1986.
Box 5
Peoplation Software Instructions.
Box 5
Price Chopper Charges and Receipts, 1999-2007.
Box 6
Property Committee Records, 1960-1961.
Box 6
Solicitation Materials, 1985-1986.
Box 6

Adult Programs, 1993.
Box 6
Adult Programs, 1997.
Box 6
Adult Programs (1 of 3), 2000.
Box 6
Adult Programs (2 of 3), 2000.
Box 6
Adult Programs (3 of 3), 2000.
Box 6
Adult Programs (1 of 3), 2001.
Box 7
Adult Programs (2 of 3), 2001.
Box 7
Adult Programs (3 of 3), 2001.
Box 7
Adult Programs (1 of 3), 2002.
Box 7
Adult Programs (2 of 3), 2002.
Box 7
Adult Programs (3 of 3), 2002.
Box 7
Adult Programs (1 of 2), 2003.
Box 8
Adult Programs (2 of 2), 2003.
Box 8
Adult Programs (1 of 2), 2004.
Box 8
Adult Programs (2 of 2), 2004.
Box 8
Adult Programs (1 of 3), 2005.
Box 8
Adult Programs (2 of 3), 2005.
Box 8
Adult Programs (3 of 3), 2005.
Box 9
Adult Programs (1 of 3), 2006.
Box 9
Adult Programs (2 of 3), 2006.
Box 9
Adult Programs (3 of 3), 2006.
Box 9
Adult Programs (1 of 4), 2007.
Box 9
Adult Programs (2 of 4), 2007.
Box 9
Adult Programs (3 of 4), 2007.
Box 10
Adult Programs (4 of 4), 2007.
Box 10
Adult Programs (1 of 3), 2008.
Box 10
Adult Programs (2 of 3), 2008.
Box 10
Adult Programs (3 of 3), 2008.
Box 10
Anna Curtis Youth Center Renovations, 2008.
Box 10
Appointment Calendar, 1987-1989.
Box 10
Calendar, 1997-1999.
Box 10
Conference Sheets, 1992.
Box 10
Control Sheets, 1983.
Box 11
Control Sheets, 1984.
Box 11
Control Sheets, 1985.
Box 11
Control Sheets, 1986.
Box 11
Control Sheets, 1987.
Box 11
Control Sheets, 1991-1994.
Box 11
Flyers, 1990-1992.
Box 11
Francis and Pearl Hall Weekend, 1996.
Box 11
Friends General Conference, 2004-2007.
Box 11
Friends Testimonies for Today, 1979-1980.
Box 12
Friends in the Spirit of Christ Weekend, 1995.
Box 12
Friends in the Spirit of Christ Weekend, 1997.
Box 12
Invitations to Events, 2007.
Box 12
The Making and Using of Friends Records, 1977.
Box 12
Miscellaneous Program Materials, 1974-1981.
Box 12
Program Committee Records, 1960-1965.
Box 12
Program Evaluations, 2007-2009.
Box 12
Youth Program History, 1973-1981.
Box 12
Youth Programs, 2007-2008.
Box 12

Powell House Newsletter (Gaps), 1964-1970.
Box 12
Powell House News (Gaps), 1992-1996.
Box 12
Scope and Contents

Issues 2-16

Powell House News (Gaps), 1997-2003.
Box 12
Scope and Contents

Issues 19-28

Powell House News (Gaps), 2007-2017.
Box 13
Scope and Contents

Issues 39-52

Alumni Updates, approximately 2009.
Box 13
Annual Meeting Reports, 1961-1966.
Box 13
Correspondence, (1986 and undated).
Box 13
Fishing Preserve License, 1980-1983.
Box 13
Historical Materials, 1927-1980.
Box 13
Historical Materials, 1960-1985.
Box 13
Historical Materials, 1960-1996.
Box 13
Historical Materials, 1960-2008.
Box 13
Historical Materials, 1961-1995.
Box 13
Historical Materials, 1962-1985.
Box 13
Historical Materials, 1964-2003.
Box 14
Historical Materials, 1973-2003.
Box 14
Historical Scrapbook, Approximately 1965.
Box 14
Miscellaneous Materials, 2009.
Box 14
Monthly Meeting Visitation Notes, 2005-2006.
Box 14
New Website, 2009.
Box 14
Quotes for Notebook, 2003.
Box 14
Testimonials, (1999 and 2006).
Box 14
Miscellaneous Records, 1960-1969.
Box 14
Miscellaneous Records, 1970-1972.
Box 14
Miscellaneous Records, 1973-1976.
Box 15
Miscellaneous Records, 1977-1980.
Box 15
Miscellaneous Records, 1981-1987.
Box 15
Miscellaneous Records, 1988-1991.
Box 15
Miscellaneous Records, 1992-1997.
Box 15

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