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SFHL/FHL/SC. Small Collections

 Record Group Term
Identifier: SFHL/FHL/SC
This record group includes small collections that are less than a box-worth of material.

Found in 292 Collections and/or Records:

Edward P. Thatcher papers

 Collection — Othertype SC-154
Identifier: SFHL-SC-154
Abstract This collection contains the papers of Edward P. Thatcher, including a copy of his 1955 article in the Friends Journal, entitled "Western Exploration and Quaker Naturalists", and letters in response to this article from such Friends as William Hubben, William Bacon Evans, and Howard J. Bourne. Also included are letters relating to the William Hobson diary and the article Thatcher later published on the diary. Correspondents include Frederick Tolles and Levi Pennington. The letters include...
Dates: 1955-1960
Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

Thomas family papers

 Collection — Othertype SC-209
Identifier: SFHL-SC-209
Abstract

Contains primarily financial and estate papers of the Charles Thomas family of Montgomery County, Pa., especially the marriage settlement and estate papers of his mother, Sarah Roberts, widow of John Thomas. Also a brief account of the family estate by his granddaughter, marriage certificates, and deeds.

Dates: 1808-1909
Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

Thomas family papers

 Collection — Othertype SC-237
Identifier: SFHL-SC-237
Overview The collection contains correspondence, a guest book, 1914-1939, kept by Edward and Margaret Thomas, and miscellaneous writings. Family correspondence includes letters from and received by Rebecca M. and Allen C. Thomas, 1885-1888 and 1902, and childhood correspondence of Edward Thomas, 1887-1892, together with his student transcript from Haverford College, 1897. A letter to Allen Thomas from biblical scholar James Rendel Harris, dated Feb. 16, 1889, Jerusalem, describes his visit and...
Dates: 1885 - 1963
Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

Grace A. Thomas papers

 Collection — Othertype SC-130
Identifier: SFHL-SC-130
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.

Dates: 1939
Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

Jonah Thompson correspondence

 Collection — Othertype SC-131
Identifier: SFHL-SC-131
Abstract This collection contains correspondence received by English Quaker Jonah Thompson. The bulk of these are written by Friends in Pennsylvania, relating the developing conflict between the Pennsylvania government and the Delaware Indians, and expressing concern with the role Quakers should have in a military defense of the colony. Included is a detailed account of developments regarding this issue in the Pennsylvania government by James Pemberton. Other prominent Philadelphia correspondents...
Dates: 1756-1759
Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

James Thornton correspondence

 Collection — Othertype SC-132
Identifier: SFHL-SC-132
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.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1669-1792- 1771-1792
Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

Agnes L. Tierney papers

 Collection — Othertype SC-134
Identifier: SFHL-SC-134
Abstract

This collection includes papers and speeches written by Agnes L. Tierney. Subjects include John Woolman, Quakers in social reform, women's rights, and Quaker education.

Dates: 1885-1935 and n.d
Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

Elwood Trueblood papers

 Collection — Othertype SC-135
Identifier: SFHL-SC-135
Abstract

This collection includes letters written to Elwood Trueblood regarding personal and meeting matters. Included are letters concerning Quaker philosophers on the issue.

Dates: 1858-1877
Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

George Truman Papers

 Collection — Othertype SC-136
Identifier: SFHL-SC-136
Abstract This collection includes correspondence received by Dr. George Truman and his nephew Joseph. Included are letters from Samuel Janney regarding publications in the Friends Intelligencer, letters from Anson Lapham regarding the establishment of the Friends Historical Library at Swarthmore College, and letters from Edward Merritt regarding the history of the Friendly Association for Regaining and Preserving Peace with the Indians. Also included is a letter from Benjamin Hallowell regarding...
Dates: 1844-1891
Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

Tyler Arboretum papers relating to Quakers

 Collection — Othertype SC-137
Identifier: SFHL-SC-137
Abstract

This collection includes photocopies of papers in the Tyler Arboretum Library that relate to Quakers. Included is a list of public Friends, verses of Job Scott, and minutes from Chester Monthly Meeting of Friends.

Dates: 1656-1828
Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
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