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"Biographical Sketch of Joshua Longstreth Baily", 1955

Extent:

0.125 linear ft. (1 volume)

Abstract:

The biography of Joshua Longstreth Baily, written by Alfred Baily, includes a brief history of the Baily family, and is largely comprised of extracts of Joshua Baily's letters.

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

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"Bethany Mission for Colored People" records, 1862-1936 (inclusive)

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.2 linear ft. (1 box)

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Records of the Philadelphia-based "Bethany Mission for Colored People", 1862-1936, a non-sectarian institution established to provide literacy and "moral and religious education" for African Americans.

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

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"Bernard Barton, Quaker Poet", 1941

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0.2 linear ft. (2 folders)

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Photocopy of a typed manuscript written by Mildred Ayars Purnell, submitted as partial fulfillment for her master's in English and Comparative Literature at Columbia University.

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

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"Autobiography of Augustine Jones", 1902-1911 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.125 linear ft. (1 volume)

Abstract:

The autobiography of Augustine Jones describes Jones's early life in Maine, the death of his father, his early experiences growing up as a Quaker, his time spent in his uncle's house, political upheaval leading to Civil War, the free labor movement, Jones's work as a teacher at a Friends School in Maine, and a description of his experiences during the Civil War era.

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

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"Au Courant" photographs, 1990-1997 (inclusive)

Extent:

22.5 linear feet

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Au Courant was a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, based LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) news publication which began production in 1982 and ceased production in 2000. The Au Courant photographs, 1990-1997, consist of photographs taken for use in the publication.

Held at: John J. Wilcox, Jr. LGBT Archives, William Way LGBT Community Center [Contact Us]

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"Archives: Being the History of a Family, 1775-1899," by Thomas Clinton Pears, 1920s (inclusive)

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2 boxes and 0.8 linear feet

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Consists of a copy of an unpublished manuscript by Thomas Clinton Pears (Princeton Class of 1907), entitled "The Archives: Being the History of a Family, 1775-1899," which constitutes his transcription and editing of original Pears family papers in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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"Apologie de la Vraie Theologie Christienne", Undated.

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0.63 linear ft. (4 volumes)

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Robert Barclay's "Apology for the True Christian Divinity," translated into French by Georges Liens, summarizes the early Quaker theological concerns of the beliefs of Friends as Barclay heard them preached by George Fox and other influential Friends.

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

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"An Autobiography and Family History", 1885 (inclusive)

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0.4 linear ft. (2 volumes)

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In addition to providing genealogical information about his ancestors, Barclay White's family history and autobiography describes his early life in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and his work with various Native tribes as an "Indian Agent."

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

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"An Addition to the book, entitled, The Spirit of the Martyrs Revived. It being a short account of some Remarkable Persecution in New England", 1758

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0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)

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The manuscript of Joseph Bolles, entitled "An Addition to the book, entitled, The Spirit of the Martyrs revived. It being a short account of some Remarkable Persecution in New England," was originally written in 1758. This volume is a handwritten copy, copied by Charles E. Pratt at an unknown date. The volume details the history of British Quaker martyrs in New England.

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

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"An Account of the Origin and Progress of the Christian Society of Friends at Minden", 1823 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)

Abstract:

Frederick Schmidt's "An Account of the Origin and Progress of the Christian Society of Friends at Minden" provides a historical and semi-autobiographical narrative of Schmidt and his Friend John Rasch, and their involvement in the Society of Friends in present day Germany. The narrative particularly focuses on John Rasch's efforts to begin a community of Quakers in Minden, Germany, in the late 18th to early 19th centuries. The narrative also discusses Schmidt's own trials in adhering to a pious spiritual life during his early adulthood, his life at the Hessian court, and his discovery and eventual convincement to Quakerism.

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