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George Dillwyn commonplace book, Undated

Extent:
0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
George Dillwyn was a Quaker minister, and his commonplace book includes poetry, short stories, hymns, extracts from letters and meeting minutes, and quotes from famous authors such as Shakespeare, Milton, and Chaucer. The majority of the volume is composed of lists of extracts organized by topic, including topics such as: anger, affectation, old age, ambition, abstinence, religion, books, revenge, praise, sincerity, death, and temperance.

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

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Margaretta Hinchman letterbooks, 1922-1942 (inclusive)

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0.23 linear ft. (3 volumes)
Abstract:
Each volume of Margaretta Hinchman's letterbooks is organized alphabetically by the last name of the letter writer, and contains personal correspondence related to social events and social calls.

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

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"Biographical Sketch of Joshua Longstreth Baily", 1955

Extent:
0.125 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The biography of Joshua Longstreth Baily, written by Alfred Baily, includes a brief history of the Baily family, and is largely comprised of extracts of Joshua Baily's letters.

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

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"Book of Epistles of George Fox, Founder of Quakerism", 1937-1938 (inclusive)

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0.33 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:
These manuscripts of "Book of Epistles of George Fox, Founder of Quakerism," which was originally written in 1714 by Thomas Richardson, are typed transcripts of the original document, as compiled by Thomas Richardson's descendants, Edward Wanton Smith, Esther Morton Smith, and Anna Wharton Wood. The manuscript includes an introduction which discusses the history of Thomas Richardson's volume of the epistles of George Fox and its inheritance to subsequent generations, and provides biographical information for Thomas Richardson. Letters in the volume include those to Men and Women's Quarterly and Monthly Meetings, to Friends in Barbados, to Friends in Maryland and Virginia, and to Friends in Dublin.

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

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Morris family letterbook, 1855-1859 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.13 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
This letterbook includes correspondence related to the resettlement of Luke W. Morris's estate, the executors of which were Samuel B. Morris and Elliston P. Morris. All letters were written by either Elliston P. Morris and Samuel B. Morris.

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

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"Epistles and Sermons of George Fox", 1683 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.13 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the single, handwritten volume of the epistles and sermons of George Fox, ca. 1683. The inside cover of a later binding attributes the volume to Thomas Richardson, dated 1714. However, it has been speculated that the volume may have been written originally by one of George Fox's secretaries.

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

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China, Maine Monthly Meeting records, 1852-1860 (inclusive)

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:
Correspondence between members of the China, Maine Monthly Meeting and Friends in Nova Scotia; a single volume of meeting minutes for China, Maine Monthly Meeting.

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

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Frederick Creedy papers, 1949

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the chapter synopses for Frederick Creedy's book, "The Plain Speaking of a Quaker Scientist," and a letter from Frederick Creedy to Samuel Cooper.

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