Emlen Institution for the Benefit of Children of African and Indian Descent (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Organization
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Emlen Institution for the Benefit of Children of African and Indian Descent records
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-999
Abstract
This collection includes various documents relating to the The Emlen Institution for the Benefit of Children of African and Indian descent, including business correspondence (chiefly on financial matters), treasurer's accounts and reports, receipts, bills, inventories, trustees minutes. Also a printed copy of will of Samuel Emlen and deed to land in Warminster, Bucks Co., 1765 (recorded 17[8]7).
Dates:
1765 - 1956; Majority of material found within 1838 - 1956
Vaux collection of correspondence, documents and graphics
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1167
Abstract
The collection provides insights into several issues important within the history of Quakerism, such as the abolition of slavery, education and Native American rights, as well as graphics depicting American travel views, Native American sites, Haverford College, Quaker individuals and places associated with Quakers.
Dates:
1659-1978
Filtered By
- Subject: Indians of North America X