Organization: Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends Library - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Ross Flanagan Papers, 1962-1993 (inclusive) 1964-1978 (bulk)

Extent:: 1.5 linear ft. (1.5 linear ft.)
Abstract:: Ross Flanagan (1934- ), is Quaker pacifist and activist, has been involved in many Quaker-sponsored projects, peace, and civil rights activities. In the 1950s he served on the staff of the American Friends Service Committee. He was an early protestor against the Vietnam war and worked with A Quaker Action Group in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In the 1970s Flanagan was involved in neighborhood revitalization projects in West Philadelphia.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

Joseph S. Elkinton collection, 1731-1902 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3 boxes (3 boxes)
Abstract:: A collection of various materials including papers of Nathaniel Peabody Rogers (1794-1846), a writer on antislavery topics, and miscellaneous Quaker documents, as well as some relating to the Institute for Colored Youth (now Cheyney University).

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Associated Executive Committee of Friends on Indian Affairs, 1758-1929 (inclusive)

Extent:: 8 boxes (2,400 items)
Abstract:: Records deal with the work of Friends in running mission stations in Oklahoma to the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma (Bah Kho-je), the Modoc Nation, the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma, the Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians, the Shawnee Tribe, the Osage Nation (Wahzhazhe) and other Native American peoples. Letters from superintendents and missionaries in the field describe the difficulties and experiences of Friends in their work. Topics discussed include attempts to Christianize Native Americans, improve living conditions, Native American education, use of peyote and alcohol, disease, Native American dances, conflicts with other religious denominations, protection of Native Americans from schemes and abuses.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Emma Cadbury papers, 1894-1963 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.5 boxes (200 items)
Abstract:: The papers of Emma Cadbury (1875-1965), a Quaker social worker, consist of correspondence, programs, essays, notebooks, and clippings. These papers were kept by Cadbury while attending Quaker Women's Yearly Meetings and summer schools at Haverford and Bryn Mawr Colleges and the George School (Pennsylvania), during the early 20th century.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Thomas P. Cope Family papers, 1795-1891 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.25 linear ft. (3 boxes)
Abstract:: Letters, legal, business and financial papers, accounts, minutes, diary, portraits and other papers chiefly related to the Cope family of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Topics include business and civic interests in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Yearly Meeting committe aiding German Separatists led by Joseph M. Bimeler (Baumler), Separation of 1827-1828, slavery and immigration of free Black people to Haiti, War of 1812, etc. Letters (1854-1857) of Thomas Garrett (1789-1871) discuss his work assisting fleeing formerly enslaved people.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Yearly Meeting Epistles and Extracts, 1668-1944 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2.1 linear ft. (5 boxes)
Abstract:: Contemporary copies of epistles and extracts of Yearly Meeting minutes, of Meeting for Sufferings, and of Women Friends, of London, Dublin, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Virginia, Rhode Island from 1698-1944.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

T. Chalkley Matlack notebooks, circa 1930s (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.0 linear ft. (1 box, 2 volumes)
Abstract:: Histories and some photographs of Quaker Meetings and Meetinghouses located primarily in Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, New Jersey, and Maryland prepared by T. Chalkely Matlack.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Yearly Meeting Extracts from their Minutes, 1732-1842, 1971 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.63 linear ft. (2 document boxes)
Abstract:: The collection contains copies of extracts of minutes of meetings within Philadelphia Yearly Meeting, 1732-1799. Topics include church unity and discipline, the growth of Quakerism, slavery, Native Americans, temperance, education, and religious doctrines.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Rhoads Family papers, 1822-1955 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.25 linear ft. (3 boxes)
Abstract:: Nineteenth century letters and papers primarily of the Quaker Gibbons and Rhoads families, often relating to abolition and the Free Produce Association.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Theodore Brinton Hetzel papers and graphics, 1866-1987 (inclusive) 1930-1987 (bulk)

Extent:: 13 linear ft. (26 boxes)
Abstract:: Theodore Hetzel (1906-1990) was a Quaker professor of engineering at Haverford College in Haverford, Pennsylvania, whose interests led him to involvement with Native American and Quaker issues. An avid photographer, the materials in this collection are primarily photographic, as well as correspondence and documents.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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