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Patricia Loring papers, 1982-2015 (inclusive)

Extent:

4 linear ft. (8 boxes)

Abstract:

Patricia Loring was a Quaker author, teacher, and retreat leader, most active in her related work in the 1980s and 1990s. She was the author of a widely read Quaker spiritual guide, Listening Spirituality, vols. 1 and 2. For eight years her ministry was supported by Bethesda Friends Meeting, Bethesda, Maryland. This collection includes a variety of Patricia Loring's papers, largely beginning when she joined the Religious Society of Friends. Much of the collection consists of papers from workshops she lead, which include schedules, readings, correspondence, and notes. Also included in this collection are drafts of her books and other writings, correspondence, and private journals.

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

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Richardson-Yarnall family pictures, 1806-1958 (inclusive)

Extent:

.5 linear ft. (1 box)

Abstract:

The collection contains photographs and other images of members of the Richardson and Yarnall families, Pennsylvania Quakers who lived in Philadelpia and Byberry, Pennsylvania. The families were united by the marriage in 1816 of Nathaniel Richardson and Hannah Yarnall of Byberry. Of special interest are the silhouettes of members of the Richardson and Yarnall families created in the Peale Museum, Philadelphia

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

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Friends Historical Library collected silhouettes, circa 1803-1845 (inclusive)

Extent:

6 linear ft.

Abstract:

This collection combines various silhouette albums and images acquired by Friends Hitorical Library into a single finding aid.

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

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Edwin C. Tyson Research Papers, 1898-1945 (inclusive) 1920-1945 (bulk)

Extent:

1.75 linear ft. (4 boxes: 3 full sized hollinger boxes, 1 slim)

Abstract:

The collection contains research and writings concerning the history of Menallen Monthly Meeting, research correspondence, Tyson family genealogical research, and some Meeting correspondence assembled by Edwin C. Tyson before his death in 1945. It includes his correspondence with genealogists and local historians regarding Quaker families and property in Adams and York Counties, Pennsylvania.

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

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Reproduction pictures used in exhibitions or book illustrations, 1981-1998 (inclusive)

Extent:

2 cubic ft.

Abstract:

Reproductions of photographs, documents, and objects used as book illustrations or in exhibits. Most of the original photographs, documents, and objects are at FHL but some are from other repositories.

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

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Friends Historical Library meetinghouse picture file, 1800-2000 (inclusive)

Extent:

25 cubic ft. (83 boxes)

Abstract:

This collection consists of images of various Quaker meetinghouses across the world, collected at various times from various sources, by the Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College.

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

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Lansdowne Friends School records, 1994-2012 (inclusive)

Extent:

.75 linear ft. (1.5 letter-size hollinger boxes.)

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

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Anglican Pacifist Fellowship Collected Records, 1940- (bulk)

Extent:

0.42 linear ft. (5 linear inches.)

Abstract:

The collection includes annual reports (1940-), printed correspondence, leaflets, pamphlets.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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Campaign Against Arms Trade Collected Records, 1975- (bulk)

Extent:

0.21 linear ft. (2.5 linear inches.)

Abstract:

The collection consists of flyers, fact sheets, and background papers.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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Royal Institute of International Affairs Collected Records, 1924-1951 (bulk)

Extent:

0.21 linear ft. (2.5 linear inches.)

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Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]