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Jane P. Rushmore 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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Call Number:
SC.111
Repository:
Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
Extent:
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (12 folders.))
Language:
English
Preferred Citation:
Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College, Jane P. Rushmore Papers, 1923-1958.
Date:
1923-1958 (inclusive)
Creator:
Rushmore, Jane P. (Jane Peter), 1864-1958, Hull, Hannah Clothier, 1872-1958, and Johnson, Emily Cooper
Abstract:
Personal correspondence of Jane Rushmore, as well as some letters relating the business of Friends Central Bureau. Also included is the collection of Emily Cooper Johnson of notes and recollections for her biography of Jane Rushmore"Under Quaker Appointment." Primary correspondents include Hannah Clothier Hull.

Jane Palen Rushmore was a Quaker teacher, author, and administrator. A birthright Quaker born in New York in 1878, Jane Rushmore was actively involved in the administration and organization of Hicksite Friends in Philadelphia. She was influential in the establishment of the Friends General Conference and served as General Secretary of Friends Central Bureau, 1911-45.

Source of acquisition--William C. Coles, Jr. Method of acquisition--Gift of; Date of acquisition--1978.

Source of acquisition--Emily Cooper Johnson. Method of acquisition--Gift of.

Source of acquisition--Swarthmore Monthly Meeting. Method of acquisition--Gift of; Date of acquisition--1971.

Method of acquisition--Gift of Theresa Cooper Shane; Date of acquisition--1974.

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