Ohio Yearly Meeting (Society of Friends : 1813-1828)
Organization
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Ezekiel Cleaver family papers
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-SC-021
Abstract
This collection includes the correspondence and miscellaneous papers of a Quaker family concerning the Hicksite/Orthodox controversy in Ohio, conditions of everyday life in Virginia and the Midwest, and observations on slavery and the use of tobacco. Also included is an account of Cleaver family births and deaths, 1729-1895.
Dates:
1729-1895
Friends Historical Library manuscript epistles collection
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-MSS-006
Overview
The term "epistle" is used to refer to letters exchanged between Quaker organizations, especially from one yearly meeting to another. Epistles are often used to articulate Quaker doctrine and discipline. This collection of various manuscript (handwritten) epistles was compiled from the Friends Historical Library from different sources.
Dates:
1688 - 1973
Quaker Disciplines
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-MSS-005
Overview
The Society of Friends or Quakers (the terms are synonymous) was founded in the middle of the seventeenth century in England by George Fox and others. The Friends Historical Library has collected Quaker disciplines since its founding in 1871. FHL is also the official repository for the records of seven American yearly meetings.
Dates:
1689-2009
Yearly Meeting Epistles
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-971-1
Overview
This collection consists of Epistles from England, Ireland, and the United States.
Dates:
1668-1940
