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Baltimore Society for the Protection of Free People of Color minutes, 1827-1829 (inclusive)

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

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Minute book of the Baltimore Society for the Protection of Free People of Color, 1827-29. Includes Constitution, Articles (by-laws), and signatures of sixteen members.

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Williams family papers, 1804-1863 (inclusive)

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

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Contains family correspondence and some other papers of the extended Williams family, primarily from Esther and Benjamin Williams who were Philadelphia Quakers and from their nephew, Charles B. Williams, the son of Thomas Williams. Correspondents include Lippincotts, Warner, Roberts, and Dubre family members. Of special interest is a letter from Charles B. Williams, 1853, describing the vacationing habits of Philadelphians at mid-century. Also, a 1856 letter from Isaac Williams concerning the prevailing interest in spiritualism.

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Lawrence H. (Lawrence Hezekia) Williamson Papers on Conscientious Objection, 1917-1918 (inclusive)

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

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Collection contains letters written by Lawrence Williamson to his family while at Camp Zachary Taylor in Lexington, Kentucky, and other related papers including the transcript of his court martial in 1918.

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Winifred Rawlins poems, 1992-1995 (inclusive)

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

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Contains photocopies of poems written by Winifred Rawlins, 1992-1995.

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Moses Bailey papers, 1902-ca.1950 (inclusive)

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

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Contains miscellaneous papers relating to Moses Bailey, including his draft essay on Alexander C. Purdy, a letter to him from Rufus Jones concerning an Arabic translation by George Keith, and a mimeographed draft of Hannah J. Bailey's 1902 annual address to the Winthrop Women's Christian Temperance Union with her editing.

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Isabel Potts Williamson papers, ca. 1895-1979 (inclusive)

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

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Contains genealogical correspondence, documents, and photographs relating to Isabel Williamson and her family.

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Thomas Willis writings relating to the Separation and Quaker testimonies, 1807-1848 (inclusive)

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

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These writings, apparently a draft in answer to Evan Lewis's defense of Hicks, elucidate Willis's beliefs and his account of the Separation, including his being part of the committee that presented the complaint against Hicks which culminated in the disownment of Hicks in 1829 by the Orthodox faction. Willis defends the importance of the Bible, the divinity of Jesus, and the authority of the Church. Includes a draft of a letter to Josiah Forster (1848) in which Willis refers to the Wilburite Separation in New England Yearly Meeting and to a proposal presented at Philadelphia Yearly Meeting to hold a meeting of representatives from all American yearly meetings and also a draft of a letter of advice (1807) written by Thomas Willis to an unnamed young woman in his role as Elder.

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Elizabeth H. Cock family correspondence, 1821-1881 (inclusive)

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.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (10 folders.))

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Includes correspondence of Elizabeth Hicks primarily during her marriage to her first husband, William F. Seaman; also family correspondence from her second marriage to William Townsend Cock. Correspondents include Rachel Hicks and Abby Hopper.

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L. Hollingsworth Wood correspondence, 1907-1937 (inclusive)

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

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In 1908, L. Hollingsworth Wood corresponded with Quaker-related schools to obtain contact information for graduates living in the New York City area and updated information about teaching Quakerism. Previously, a committee of the Yearly Meeting had conducted a survey inquiring about courses at the schools concerning Quaker history and principles. Fourteen schools responded to Wood's letter. Folder 2 contains Wood's correspondence with organizations and persons concerned with prison reform, 1913-1937. Correspondents include E. Stagg Whitin, Sir John Harris, and Joseph N. Ulman.

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Nicholas Hallock papers, 1835-1884 (inclusive)

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

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The collections contains a draft or copy of a letter dated 6 mo. 1846 from Nicholas Hallock to Elizabeth Paxson which explains his religious beliefs; an 1848 letter from Henry Titus and others, Jerusalem, Long Island, NY, expressing their thanks for Hallock's religious visit; a copy of a letter dated 1835 from George Hull to Hallock, dispirited by the divisions among Friends; a record of the births of the family of Edward Hallock, younger brother of Nicholas; and a copy of the minute adopted by the New York Yearly Meeting in which Marlborough Monthly Meeting was laid down. Also typed transcripts of these documents, typed extracts from an 1884 manuscript by Nathaniel Hallock, and biographical information supplied by the donor.

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