Philadelphia Young Friends' Association
Organization
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Young Friends' Association (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG4-058
Abstract
Philadelphia Young Friends' Association was a Hicksite organization established in 1888 for educational and social purposes. The Young Friends Association established and operated The Whittier, a hotel and social center in Philadelphia. The name of the Association was changed in 1957 to The Whittier Association. The collection contains minutes, financial records, correspondence, and other records.
Dates:
1888-1976
L. Hollingsworth Wood papers
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1175
Abstract
Primarily correspondence related to Wood's activities in areas of peace, civil rights, African American education, and Quaker education. Wood was founding member of American Civil Liberties Union, American Friends Service Committee, and National Urban League. He was president of the Urban League for 26 years; elected in 1917 to Fisk University Board of Trustees; and a member of Haverford College Board of Managers. Correspondents include Jane Addams, Roger N. Baldwin, W. E. B. DuBois, Rufus...
Dates:
1903-1953
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- Quakers -- Societies, etc. 1
- Societies -- Pennsylvania 1
- Societies -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia 1
- Society of Friends -- Education 1
- Taverns (Inns) -- Pennsylvania 1
- Theater -- United States -- History -- 20th century 1
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