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Longshore-Williams family correspondence, 1840-1965-bulk 1840-1861 (inclusive)

Extent:

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

Abstract:

This collection includes letters written to Mary W. Longshore from the family of her sister, Martha Williams, after the Williams moved from Pennsylvania to Warsaw, Ohio. Included are letters from her sister, brother-in-law, Isaac B. Williams, and nephews, Jonathon and Jeremiah. These letters relate family and local news, and news about the temperance and anti-slavery movements. A letter from Isaac B. Williams, dated 1861, relates his thoughts on the prospect of civil war. A letter from Dr. Joseph S. Longshore relates news of an 1840 anti-slavery society meeting in Bucks Co. Also included is an unsigned copy book that contains thoughts on the Bible, spirituality, and accounts of Quaker ministry, including that of Deborah Wharton.

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Roberts-Hunt family papers, 1677-1829 (inclusive)

Extent:

.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (17 folders.))

Abstract:

This collection includes papers relating to Rachel H. Roberts and her family. Included is correspondence between Esther Hunt Collins and her first husband, Joshua Hunt, his brother John, her children Elisha, Caleb and Rachel, her second husband, John Collins, and Hannah Yarnall. Also included is correspondence between Rachel H. Roberts and her husband, David. The collection includes genealogical information on the Roberts, Hooton, and other related families, along with wills and account books of Joseph and Susanna Roberts. Letters relate family news, impressions of Redstone Monthly Meeting of Friends, and discussions of Quaker discipline.

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John Churchman papers, 1778-1804 (inclusive)

Extent:

.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (22 items.))

Abstract:

The papers, including correspondence from scientific societies in Europe, principally concern the new method of observation used in the magnetic atlas prepared by Churchman. Also included are his biography by Hannah P. Chandlee, color photographs of a reproduction of Joshua Reynolds portrait of John Churchman, and an inventory of the papers by Mary L. Bryan. Correspondents include Owen Biddle and Caesar Rodney.

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Rhoads family papers, 1908-1920 (inclusive)

Extent:

.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (2 folders.))

Abstract:

This collection includes letters written by J. Edgar Rhoads to his family while he was in Germany administering war relief after WWI. Also included are the diaries of his grandfather, Jonathan E. Rhoads, from 1908-1910. These provide a record of daily appointments and expenses.

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Grace A. Thomas papers, 1939

Extent:

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

Abstract:

This collection includes a 1939 article published by Grace A. Thomas in The Friend, entitled "The Quaker Attitude Toward War." Also included are letters from Henry J. Cadbury and E. S. Palmer regarding this article.

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James Thornton correspondence, 1669-1792-bulk 1771-1792 (bulk)

Extent:

.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (28 folders.))

Abstract:

This collection includes letters written to and by James Thornton, mostly regarding his work and the work of other Friends in travelling ministry, both in the United States and in England. Among the correspondents are John Pemberton, Samuel Allinson, Henry Drinker, Thomas Fisher, Rebecca Jones, and William Rathbone.

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Smyth family papers, 1810-1819 (inclusive)

Extent:

.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (5 folders.))

Abstract:

This collection includes letters between David Smyth and his brothers Thomas and John, regarding business and family news. Also included are notes on the Smyth family genealogy and on the Welsh tract.

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Roberts-French family papers, 1731-1910 (inclusive)

Extent:

.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (6 folders.))

Abstract:

This collection includes letters and papers of the Roberts and French families. Included is a record of the disownment of Asa Roberts from the Orthodox meeting in 1828, presumably due to his Hicksite beliefs,and a letter from John Mott to Josiah Mott, regarding Quaker testimony and issues of the Hicksite separation. Also included are wills and deeds of Robert French and other members of the family, as well as maps and charts of their properties in Burlington County, NJ.

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Insurance Company of North America fire insurance surveys of Quaker buildings in the Philadelphia area, 1861-1907 (inclusive)

Extent:

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

Abstract:

This collection includes surveys by the Insurance Company of North America of Quaker schools and meetinghouses in the Philadelphia area, including Philadelphia Western District, Germantown Friends School, Swarthmore College, and Chester Preparative School. These surveys include detailed architectural information.

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Joseph Walton correspondence, 1848-1871 (inclusive)

Extent:

.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (6 folders.))

Abstract:

This collection includes letters written by Joseph W. Walton to William P. Sharpless, primarily relating to family news and other members of the Society of Friends.

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