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Ann Wharton War Relief correspondence, 1862-1863 (inclusive)

Extent:

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

Abstract:

This collection includes letters written to Anna Wharton regarding her relief efforts for formerly enslaved people and war hospitals during the American Civil War.

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Jane Stokes letterbooks, 1799-1809 (inclusive)

Extent:

.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (3 volumes.))

Abstract:

This collection includes three volumes of letters, copied by Jane Stokes. These include letters sent and received by Jane Stokes and her sister (?) Sarah, primarily among female friends and of a personal nature. Also copied are two letters of John Comly, on the subject of Quaker conduct of life.

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Stabler family correspondence, 1785-1843 (inclusive)

Extent:

.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (4 folders.))

Abstract:

This collection includes correspondence among members of the Stabler family, regarding family news.

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Edith R. Solenberger papers on the Kinzua Project, 1961-1970 (inclusive)

Extent:

.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (18 folders.))

Abstract:

This collection includes papers of Edith R. Solenberger, concerning her involvement in the Kinzua Project of the Indian Committee of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting. Included are letters regarding the Seneca, and letters regarding their legal representation.

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Rebecca W. Lightfoot family papers, 1817-1902 (inclusive)

Extent:

.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (4 folders.))

Abstract:

This collection includes family invitations, a letter from Amos S. Jackson, and several letters from Mary Cadwallader Lightfoot to her daughter-in-law Rebecca, regarding family news. Also included is a small book of Hannah Wood's, containing personal notes.

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Friends Equal Rights Association Records, 1900-1917 (inclusive)

Extent:

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

Abstract:

Minutes of the Friends Equals Rights Association, 1900-1905 and 1915-1917, and miscellaneous papers.

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Hadassah M.L. Holcombe essays, 1933-1938 (inclusive)

Extent:

.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (4 items (1 folder)))

Abstract:

Four manuscript essays by Hadassah Moore Leeds on education and other topics, written for presentation at various Quaker groups.

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Evans family correspondence, 1799-1801 (inclusive)

Extent:

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

Abstract:

This collection includes photocopies of letters from Joseph and Hannah Evans addressed to their children William, Joseph, and Mary, while they attended Westtown Boarding School. Also included are letters from William Evans to his parents, and from Joseph Evans to his brother. These letters primarily relate family news.

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William Poole letters to Benjamin Ferris, 1821-1825 (inclusive)

Extent:

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

Abstract:

This collection includes photocopies and typed transcripts of letters from William Poole to his relation, Benjamin Ferris. The letters primarily concern the Letters of Paul and Amicus, by Primitive Friend, Elizabeth Gilbert, and Poole's views on the issues of Quaker doctrine, including the divinity of Christ and baptism. Poole also relates his opinions on Elias Hicks and the developing controversy in New York.

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Anna Pettit Broomell collection of poetry , 1896-1937 (inclusive)

Extent:

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

Abstract:

This collection includes miscellaneous poetry, primarily written by Quakers, which was collected by Anna Broomell. Among items of interest is a poem by Charles Francis Jenkins to the Female Association of Philadelphia on the occasion of its centennial anniversary. Also included are poems by and related to the Pettit family.

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