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Collection of Amelia Alderson Opie papers
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Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania 19081
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Amelia Alderson Opie was was an English poet and novelist, and a convinced Quaker. She was the daughter of James and Amelia Anderson, born in 1769. In 1798 she married John Opie. After his death she was accepted into the Society of Friends, influenced by her good friend J.J. Gurney. Among her works are Father and Daughter and several volumes of poetry. She died in 1853.
Source of acquisition--Kenneth W. Rendell, Inc. Method of acquisition--Purchased from; Date of acquisition--1975.
Source of acquisition--Charles F. Jenkins. Method of acquisition--Gift of.
Source of acquisition--Argosy Bookstores, Inc. Method of acquisition--Purchased from; Date of acquisition--1960.
Source of acquisition--Wiliam P. Wreden. Method of acquisition--Purchased from; Date of acquisition--1977.
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- Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
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This collection is available for research use.