Jane P. Rushmore papers
Abstract
Personal correspondence of Jane Rushmore, as well as some letters relating the business of Friends Central Bureau. Also included is the collection of Emily Cooper Johnson of notes and recollections for her biography of Jane Rushmore"Under Quaker Appointment." Primary correspondents include Hannah Clothier Hull.
Dates
- Creation: 1923-1958
Creator
- Rushmore, Jane P. (Jane Peter), 1864-1958 (Person)
- Hull, Hannah Clothier, 1872-1958 (Contributor, Person)
- Johnson, Emily Cooper (Contributor, Person)
Restrictions on Access
This collection is available for research use.
Biographical / Historical
Jane Palen Rushmore was a Quaker teacher, author, and administrator. A birthright Quaker born in New York in 1878, Jane Rushmore was actively involved in the administration and organization of Hicksite Friends in Philadelphia. She was influential in the establishment of the Friends General Conference and served as General Secretary of Friends Central Bureau, 1911-45.
Extent
.1 Linear Feet (.1 linear feet (12 folders.))
Language
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--William C. Coles, Jr. Method of acquisition--Gift of; Date of acquisition--1978.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--Emily Cooper Johnson. Method of acquisition--Gift of.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--Swarthmore Monthly Meeting. Method of acquisition--Gift of; Date of acquisition--1971.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Method of acquisition--Gift of Theresa Cooper Shane; Date of acquisition--1974.
Subject
- Rushmore, Jane P. (Jane Peter), 1864-1958 (Person)
- Johnson, Emily Cooper -- Under Quaker apppointment (Contributor, Person)
- Swarthmore Monthly Meeting (Society of Friends) (Organization)
- Description rules
- Archives, Personal Papers, And Manuscripts (Appm)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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