Quakers -- Pennsylvania -- Media
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Friends Reading Circle of Media
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG4-070
Overview
Friends Reading Circle of Media was a Quaker book group established in 1877 in Media, Pennsylvania, for the purpose of discussing Quaker and other religious writings and as a social gathering for Friends. This collection contains its minutes, 1877-1891. Also included are minutes of the Friends Reading Circle for the Northern District, 1875-1876, whose secretary, Elton B. Gifford, moved to the Media area in 1877.
Dates:
1877-1891
Media Friends' Association minutes
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG4-085
Overview
Media Friends Association, a Quaker study and social group, was established in 1894 in Media, Pennsylvania, by members of Providence Preparative Meeting (Hicksite). The goal of the Association was to further discussion and knowledge of the history and testimonies of Friends, and the meetings, which included reports, papers, and readings, were open to all who were interested. The collection contains one volume of minutes, with constitution and by-laws included.
Dates:
1894-1925
The Temperance Association of Friends of Media (Media, Pa.) Records
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG4-063
Overview
The Temperance Association of Friends of Media was a Quaker temperance association in Media, Pennsylvania, established in 1883. The records include the constitution, minutes, financial records, correspondence, and related papers.
Dates:
1883-1909