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Carolena M. Wood 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.240
Repository:
Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
Extent:
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (3 folders.))
Preferred Citation:
Cite as: Carolena Wood Papers, SC/240, Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College.
Date:
ca. 1900-1909 (bulk)
Creator:
Wood, Carolena Morris, 1871-1936
Abstract:
The collection contains correspondence concerning Quaker organizations, obituary and memorial notices, and papers which reflect Carolena Wood's participation in Quaker organizations. A letter from John Nicholson describes Friends work with the Seneca Indians, 1900.

Carolena Morris Wood, a prominent Quaker leader, was the daughter of James Wood and Emily Hollingsworth Wood. Her father was president of the American Bible Society, and Carolena (Caroline) and her brother, L. Hollingsworth Wood, continued the family's work in peace and other Quaker concerns. Carolena traveled widely in Quaker foreign mission work and participated in the reconstruction efforts in Europe after World War I. She was a lifelong resident of Mount Kisco and member of Chappaqua Monthly Meeting.

Source of acquisition--New York Yearly Meeting. Method of acquisition--Gift of; Date of acquisition--1997.

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