American Friends Service Committee
Organization
Found in 21 Collections and/or Records:
Joseph Haines papers
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-095
Overview
This collection is comprised of three folders of the papers of Joseph H. Haines.
Dates:
1917-2002
Theodore Brinton Hetzel papers and graphics
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1168
Abstract
Theodore Hetzel (1906-1990) was a Quaker professor of engineering at Haverford College in Haverford, Pennsylvania, whose interests led him to involvement with Native American and Quaker issues. An avid photographer, the materials in this collection are primarily photographic, as well as correspondence and documents.
Dates:
1866-1987; Majority of material found within 1930 - 1987
Rufus M. Jones papers
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1130
Abstract
Rufus Matthew Jones (1863-1948) was a Quaker historian, mystic, and philosopher. Born in South China, Maine, to Edwin and Mary Gifford Hoxie Jones, he taught philosophy at Haverford College between 1893 and 1934, and was involved in the Haverford Emergency Unit, American Friends Service, and Fellowship of Reconciliation, and is often attributed as having helped to unite Yearly Meetings in the United States. The collection consists of Rufus Jones’ correspondence, diaries, financial papers,...
Dates:
1779 - 1999; Majority of material found within 1875 - 1952
Gilbert MacMaster papers
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1016
Overview
Gilbert MacMaster (1869-1967), a Quaker, was involved in charitable work in post-World War II Europe. The papers include his letters, photographs, and diary, which covers his and Margarethe Lachmund's (his wife) 30 years of service (1920-1950) with the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) child feeding mission in Germany, after World War I, as head of the Friends Center in Hamburg, during Hitler's rise to power, and as American Friends' representative in Basel, Switzerland, during World...
Dates:
1901-1968
Thomas C. Potts correspondence
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-150
Overview
This collection is comprised of the personal correspondence of Thomas C. Potts. Many of the letters are written from Potts to Ethel, his wife, while he was traveling with the American Friends Service Committee in 1920.
Dates:
1920
Douglas V. and Dorothy M. Steere papers
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1174
Abstract
Douglas and Dorothy Steere were prominent figures of the Quaker movement in the twentieth century, and deeply committed to the causes of peace and spiritual enrichment. This commitment is evident in their involvement with Quaker-led relief work after World War II, Quaker spiritual retreats, international diplomacy, and Dorothy’s work with the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s. Douglas taught philosophy at several institutions including Haverford College, and published extensively on topics...
Dates:
1896-2003
Taylor-Frysinger papers
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1244
Overview
This collection contains the personal letters, diaries, and miscellany of members of the Taylor and Frysinger families over three generations.
Dates:
1860-1960
Agnes Tierney papers
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-171
Overview
This collection is comprised of two folders of the papers of Agnes Tierney, related to her time working with the American Friends Service Committee, especially in Germany. The majority of the collection is composed of Tierney's correspondence while in Germany, but the collection also includes pamphlets, notes, and extracts of meeting minutes.
Dates:
1922-1928
Harry Timbres and Rebecca Timbres Clark papers
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-172
Overview
This collection consists of the papers of Harry Garland Timbres and Rebecca Timbres Clark.
Dates:
1936-1937
Valda Sauter letter
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-210
Overview
This collection contains a letter written by Valda Sauter to John Cary.
Dates:
1955
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- correspondence 17
- Quakers 9
- Society of Friends -- War relief and reconstruction 7
- letters (correspondence) 6
- diaries 5
- Quaker women 4
- photographs 4
- Quakers -- History 3
- Society of Friends -- International assistance -- Germany 3
- World War, 1939-1945 3
- lecture notes 3
- speeches (documents) 3
- Diaries 2
- Germany 2
- Indians of North America 2
- Indians of North America -- Government relations 2
- Photographs 2
- Quaker missionaries 2
- Quakers -- Education 2
- Quakers -- Germany 2
- Quakers -- Japan 2
- Quakers -- Switzerland 2
- Religion -- Study and teaching 2
- Society of Friends -- Japan 2
- Society of Friends -- Missions 2
- clippings (information artifacts) 2
- family papers 2
- financial records 2
- manuscripts (documents) 2
- marriage certificates 2
- newsletters 2
- Academic writing 1
- American poetry 1
- Bible. Acts 1
- China 1
- Class reunions 1
- Classicists 1
- Finland 1
- Food relief -- Germany 1
- Haverford (Pa.) 1
- Hawaii 1
- International relief 1
- International relief -- Africa 1
- International relief -- Europe 1
- International relief -- France 1
- International relief -- Germany 1
- Japan 1
- Kinzua Dam (Pa.) 1
- Marriage 1
- Marriage -- Religious aspects -- Society of Friends 1
- Missionaries 1
- Missions -- China 1
- Mysticism 1
- Pacifism 1
- Passports 1
- Philadelphia (Pa.) 1
- Philippines 1
- Philippines -- Photographs 1
- Philippines -- Social life and customs 1
- Philosophy -- Study and teaching 1
- Photography 1
- Photography -- History 1
- Poland -- History 1
- Quaker church buildings 1
- Quaker photographers 1
- Quaker women -- 20th century 1
- Quakers -- California 1
- Quakers -- Family relationships 1
- Quakers -- Genealogy 1
- Quakers -- Germany -- History 1
- Quakers -- Germany -- History -- 20th century 1
- Quakers -- Iowa 1
- Quakers -- Pennsylvania 1
- Quakers -- Social life and customs -- 20th century 1
- Quakers -- United States -- History -- 20th century 1
- Quakers -- Wills 1
- Reconstruction (1914–1939) 1
- Refugees 1
- Reports 1
- Rhodes Scholarships 1
- Seneca Indians 1
- Sermons 1
- Silesia (Poland : Voivodeship) -- History 1
- Social service -- Religious aspects 1
- Society of Friends -- History 1
- Society of Friends -- Indian affairs 1
- Society of Friends -- International assistance -- Russia 1
- Society of Friends -- Jamaica 1
- Society of Friends -- West Indies 1
- Travel 1
- Vacations -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia -- 19th century 1
- West (U.S.) 1
- Wills 1
- World War, 1914-1918 1
- World War, 1914-1918 -- Civilian relief 1
- World War, 1939-1945 -- War work -- American Friends Service Committee 1
- autobiographies (documents) 1
- certificates 1
- journals (accounts) 1
- legal documents 1 + ∧ less
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