Call Number:

SC.134

Repository:

Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

Extent:

.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (19 folders.))

Language:

English

Preferred Citation:

Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College, Agnes L. Tierney Papers, 1885-1935.

Date:

1885-1935 and n.d (inclusive)

Creator:

Tierney, Agnes L. ((Agnes Leo)), 1868-1947 and Woolman, John, 1720-1772

Abstract:

This collection includes papers and speeches written by Agnes L. Tierney. Subjects include John Woolman, Quakers in social reform, women's rights, and Quaker education.

Agnes L. Tierney was a Quaker activist and educator. Born in 1868, she was the daughter of Thomas and Anna (Hazard) Tierney. She was the principal of Sherwood Friends School and taught history at other Friends Schools. She argued for social reform and women's rights until her death in 1947.