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Josiah W. Leeds papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-116

Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of the papers of Josiah W. Leeds, predominantly of materials related to Leeds's writing. It includes personal correspondence, handwritten copies of his manuscripts essays, miscellaneous notes, and research notes.

Dates

  • 1875-1876

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research use.

Use Restrictions

Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).

Biographical Note

Josiah Woodward Leeds (1841-­1908) was the son of Benjamin S. Leeds. Born in Philadelphia, he moved to West Chester, Pennsylvania, in 1868, and joined the Society of Friends in 1870. In 1871, he married Deborah Ann Crenshaw of Virginia and they moved to Germantown (Philadelphia). In 1877, Leeds published a United States history textbook notable for its lack of battle illustrations. This volume was followed in 1882 with a smaller version suitable for intermediate grades. Leeds moved to "Rocouncey," near Birmingham Meeting House, Chester County, Pennsylvania in 1890. He was the author of numerous tracts and was active in his opposition to what he perceived as damaging to the public welfare.

Source: Dictionary of Quaker Biography

Extent

.2 Linear Feet (4 folders)

Language

English

Overview

This collection is comprised of the papers of Josiah W. Leeds, predominantly of materials related to Leeds's writing. It includes personal correspondence, handwritten copies of his manuscripts essays, miscellaneous notes, and research notes.

Acquisition

Unknown.

Related Materials

  • HC.MC.1102 Josiah W. Leeds papers
  • HC.MC.975.08.015 Josiah W. Leeds account books
  • HC.MC.950.119 Leeds and Tatum family papers

Processing Information

Processed by Kara Flynn; completed February, 2016.

Title
Josiah W. Leeds papers, 1875-1876
Author
Kara Flynn
Date
February, 2016
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

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