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Philadelphia Yearly Meeting extracts concerning the Quaker Peace Testimony

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Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania 19081

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Call Number:
SC.095
Repository:
Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
Extent:
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (1 folder.))
Language:
English
Preferred Citation:
Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College, Philadelphia Yearly Meeting extracts concerning the Quaker Peace Testimonyace Testimony, SC/095
Date:
1780-1917, bulk 1861-1867 (bulk)
Creator:
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of Friends (Hicksite : 1827-1955)
Abstract:
This collection contains typed extracts on meeting minutes in which the Quaker stance in war and conscientious objection are discussed. Most materials relate to Quaker activities in the U.S. Civil War.

The peace testimony is central in the belief and religious history of Quakers. During the U.S. Civil War, American Quakers debated the issues of passification and conscientious objection, and many Quakers suffered fines or imprisonment for their refusal to bear arms.

Source of acquisition--Philadelphia Yearly Meeting. Method of acquisition--Deposited by; Date of acquisition--1975.

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