Creator: Smiley, Daniel, 1855-1930 - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Start Over Creator Smiley, Daniel, 1855-1930

Extent:: 101.5 linear ft. (101.5 linear ft.)
Abstract:: This collection documents the annual conference (1895-1916) held at Mohonk Mountain House, Ulster County, New York; conference for 1917 was planned but not held; at their height, the conferences attracted 300 leaders of government, business, religion, the press, and education; the purpose of the conferences was to create and direct public sentiment in favor of international arbitration, arbitration treaties, and an international court.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

Extent:: 55 linear ft. (106 boxes, 7 packages)
Abstract:: In 1883, Quakers Albert Keith Smiley and his brother Daniel Smiley organized the first annual conference to discuss assistance to Native Americans at their estate at Lake Mohonk in New York state. These conferences were widely attended by specialists in various fields, as well as important officials. Only later were Native Americans represented. The concern to "uplift" was also directed at Filipino, Hawaiian, African American and Puerto Rican peoples, though attention at the conferences was primarily focused on Native Americans.

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

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