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Henry H. Albertson collection, 1826-1918 (inclusive)

Extent:
.75 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:
Includes letters, many of which are by and to William Hodgson (1804-1878). All or most of the letter writers are Friends; a number of them are British Friends. Topics often include visits to other Friends, attending Meeting, health, religious or philosophical reflections, and because of the period of writing, often refer openly or obliquely to the Wilbur-Gurney controversy.

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

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Mahlon Day papers, 1787-1936 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.5 linear ft. (3 boxes)
Abstract:
The Mahlon Day papers center on the West Indies journals kept by Day on his spiritual trip with Joseph John Gurney in 1839-1840, and his letters which touch on a range of topics from religious to political to business to family.

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

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John Wilbur papers, 1831-1873

Extent:
3 boxes (1 box)
Abstract:
Primarily letters of John Wilbur giving in great detail his position relative to the views of Joseph John Gurney and rhe separation of New England Yearly Meeting. His trip to Great Britain in 1853-54 is documented as well.

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

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Taylor Family papers, 1737-1999 (inclusive)

Extent:
19 boxes (19 boxes)
Abstract:
This collection traces several generations of the Quaker Taylor family, but centers on Francis R. Taylor (1884-1947) and George Washington Taylor (1803-1891). The former was an attorney and collector of information about his own and related families, as well as local historical information. The latter, who ran a free produce store in Philadelphia in the period before the American Civil War, was connected through his interests in free labor to many correspondents.

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

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Anonymous scrapbooks, 1894

Extent:
0.66 linear ft. (5 volumes)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of five volumes of anonymous scrapbooks from the Quaker Collection.

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

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Mary B. Parson correspondence, 1843-1878 (inclusive)

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (8 folders.))
Abstract:
This collection includes personal correspondence between Mary B. Parsons and members of the Braithwaite family, primarily Anna and Isaac Braithwaite. Letters concern family matters and, occasionally, meeting activities at Flushing and Kendal and news of Joseph Gurney and Elizabeth Fry. Other correspondents include J. Bevan Braithwaite and Martha G. Braithwaite.

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

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Grellet-Gurney correspondence, 1799-1859 (inclusive)

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (17 folders.))
Abstract:
This collection includes correspondence of members of the Grellet and Gurney families. Letters between Stephen and Rebecca Collins Grellet to her Collins and Longstreth relations relate primarily family news. Also included are letters of the Gurneys, Joseph John and his wife, Elizabeth Paul, from William Forster, and from Stephan Grellet. These letters share news of traveling ministers and discussions of spiritual issues. Also of interest are a letter of Edward Pease, a letter from Mary Anna Longstreth to John Pease, a copy of the testimony of Stephen Grellet at Burlington Monthly Meeting of Friends in 1829, and the manuscript copy of a letter from Daniel Wheeler.

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

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Hugh Barbour lecture papers, 1975

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (3 folders.))
Abstract:
Includes outline and course materials for five lectures given at Pendle Hill in the winter of 1975, notes on "Ethics and Theology in the Hicksite Separation" and the manuscript of a lecture on "Quakers and the Trinity" given at Swarthmore College in the spring of 1975.

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

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Collection of Quaker Poetry, 1794-1922 (inclusive)

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (2 folders.))
Abstract:
Collection of original poetry written by and/or about Quakers, their beliefs, and their places of worship. Included are poems by Rebeca Smedley, Elizabeth Biddle Conrow, and Joseph Conrow, a biography in verse of Thomas and Elizabeth Robson by their grandson Joseph J. Green, a meditation on Spruce St. Monthly Meeting by Joseph Wharton, and an account of the 1843 Women's New York Yearly Meeting by Amanda K. Clark. Also included are poems concerning J.J. Gurney, Elias Hicks, and Robert Barclay's Apology.

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

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