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David S. and Mary W. Richie Papers, 1935-2005 (inclusive)

Extent:

9.5 linear ft. (19 boxes)

Abstract:

David S. Richie (1908-2005) spent his life devoted to public service, particularly in the areas of work camps and cooperatives. A birthright Quaker, he served as Secretary of the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Social Order Committee from 1939–1973 and was president of the Board of Friends Housing, Inc. He also was involved with the American Friends Service Committee and other organizations. These papers are divided into correspondence, writings, and topical files as assembled by Richie.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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Joseph Scattergood (collector) An account of the Free Quakers, 1781-1885 [bulk 1781-1802] (bulk)

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.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet 36 x 26 cm. (1 v. ))

Abstract:

This volume contains the collection of Joseph Scattergood of original and manuscript copies of documents relating to the Free Quakers, bound by his son George Scattergood. The Free Quakers disagreed with the strict disownment policy for members of the Society of Friends who fought in the Revolutionary War. Led by Samuel Wetherhill, this group wanted to practice Quakerism without the strict rules of discipline and disownment. The papers in Scattergood's collection include petitions, published editorials, accounts of prominent members of the Free Quakers and correspondence. Primary correspondents and writers include Samuel Wetherhill, Thomas Say, and others.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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New York Yearly Meeting collection of militia regulations, 1812, 1821 (inclusive)

Extent:

.01 linear ft. (1 folder)

Abstract:

The collection contains Quaker correspondence concerning various states' regulations on military conscription and conscientious objection in the early 19th century.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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Conrad Wilson collection, 1943-1998 (inclusive)

Extent:

1.25 linear ft. (3 boxes)

Abstract:

This collection is primarily correspondence to and from Conrad Wilson during his time as a conscientious objector during World War II. His mom encouraged him to save his letters from her, and she saved all the letters he sent. Included in the letters from his mother are photostat letters from Conrad.

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

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Solomon Frazer prison letters, 1864-1865 (copies), 1864-1865 (inclusive)

Extent:

.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (1 folder.))

Abstract:

This collection is a compilation of photocopies and typescripts of the letters of Solomon Frazer, written while he was imprisoned at Salisbury Confederate Prison as a religious objector to the Civil War. The letters are arranged as an informal history of the prison and of the Quaker community of North Carolina during the Civil War. Also included are letters from several other Quakers, some of whom were imprisoned as religious objectors and others who participated in the conflict.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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Sharpless Family papers, 1748-1875 (inclusive)

Extent:

1.25 linear ft. (3 boxes)

Abstract:

Letters, accounts, diaries, and journals of members of the interrelated Sharpless and Kite families, including the papers of Joshua Sharpless (1746/7-1826) and letters of Mary Kite (1792-1861) as well as the papers of Edward G. Smedley, ca. 1836-1908, dealing with his experiences as a conscientious objector during the Civil War, 1863-1866.

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

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Rosa Packard papers, 1960-2005 (inclusive)

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4.2 linear ft. (10 boxes)

Abstract:

Rosa Packard was a Quaker activist from New York whose war tax witness case was heard by the United States Supreme Court in 1999.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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Hubert Ritchie Taylor papers, 1934-1956, 1997-1998, 2008, 2015 (bulk)

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0.44 linear ft. (1 box)

Abstract:

This collection consists of materials related to Hubert Richie Taylor, a Haverford alumni and Quaker lawyer.

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

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Haridas Thakordas Muzumdar Collected Papers, 1920-1942 (bulk)

Extent:

0.02 linear ft. (0.25 linear inches)

Abstract:

Includes pamphlets and typescript.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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Quakers Exiled in Virginia collection, 1777-1778 (inclusive)

Extent:

.1 linear ft. (2 folders)

Abstract:

This collection is comprised of the two folders of materials related to a group of Quakers exiled in Virigina during the American Revolutionary War, from 1777 to 1778. The collection includes originals, photocopies, and transcripts of the materials. The materials are largely composed of correspondence, but also include decisions made by Congress, financial records of the exiles, and a single photograph of the Isaac Brown house, where Quaker exiles were held in Virginia in 1777. Includes a letter from John Hancock, 1777. The collection also includes a partial index of the materials.

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