Philadelphia Area Archives

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Evesham Social Reading Circle records, 1864-1871 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.075 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The Evesham Social Reading Circle was founded in 1864 in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. The Circle was supported by paid memberships. It is unknown when it ended.

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

Whittier Fellowship Committee records, 1911-1918

Extent:: 0.15 linear ft. (1 volume)
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Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Young American Literary Association records, 1867-1868

Extent:: 0.063 linear ft. (1 volume)
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Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Friends Institute minutes, 1880-1898

Extent:: 0.146 linear ft. (1 volume)
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Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Friends Institute records, 1890-1928 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.22 linear ft.
Abstract:: This collection includes reports of various kinds and correspondence of Friends Institute.

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

Friends Association of Byberry Records, 1900-1932 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: The Byberry Friends Association was a Quaker group which met monthly in Byberry, Pa, to hear papers on a variety of topics and to discuss issues of the day. This collection contains the records of the Friends Association of Byberry, 1900-1932.

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

Friends Instruction Association records, 1843-1894 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.42 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: Contains the records of the Friends Instruction Association including minutes and financial records, receipts from stores, and published bylaws. Friends Instruction Association was organized in 1873 by Philadelphia Quaker women as A Mothers Meeting. Originally part of the Penn Sewing School, the group incorporated in 1876 as Friends Instruction Association. Philadelphia Monthly Meeting provided a meeting space in the Race Street meeting house. Its purpose was to provide poor women regardless of race, religion or nationality with the life skills to improve their condition and to furnish them with clothing. The group was disbanded in December 1891 because of declining numbers and because its mission was being fulfilled by other charitable organizations.

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

Griscom Hall Association, 1907-1961 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: Griscom Hall Association was a Quaker organization which established and ran Griscom Hall, a summer recreational facility for young Quakers in Buck Hill Falls, Pennsylvania. The collection contains correspondence, reports, a history of the Hall and the Association, and other related papers.

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

Friends Social Union (Ambler, Pa.), 1907-1924 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.42 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: Friends Social Union was a Hicksite Quaker social club established in 1907 in Ambler, Pennsylvania. The collection contains minutes, 1907 1924.

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

Oral History Among Friends in Chester County (Pa), 1978-1979 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 linear ft. (4 boxes)
Abstract:: Audio cassettes and some transcripts of interviews with 55 Quakers, chiefly born in Chester County between 1889-1910. Interviews contain largely autobiographical data, as well as information about Quaker life and Chester County in general.

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

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