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Richie, Sarah A.

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1817 - 1888

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Aimwell School records

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1183
Abstract

The Aimwell School in Philadelphia was founded in 1796 by Anne Parrish (1760-1800) for the purpose of providing "a good English education" in the primary and grammar grades for underprivileged girls. It was instituted by the Society for the Free Instruction of Female Children and operated under the management of the Society of Friends.

Dates: 1796-1935

Taylor Family papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1233
Abstract

This collection traces several generations of the Quaker Taylor family, but centers on Francis R. Taylor (1884-1947) and George Washington Taylor (1803-1891). The former was an attorney and collector of information about his own and related families, as well as local historical information. The latter, who ran a free produce store in Philadelphia in the period before the American Civil War, was connected through his interests in free labor to many correspondents.

Dates: 1737-1999

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Abolitionists -- United States -- History -- 19th century 1
Antislavery movements -- History 1
Antislavery movements -- United States 1
Church controversies -- Society of Friends 1
Slave labor 1