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Barclay, Robert, 1648-1690

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1648 - 1690

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Barclay letters

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-909
Abstract

Primarily letters of Robert Barclay, a Quaker of the 18th and early 19th century, who established a brewery in England, on topics ranging from financial affairs and land transactions to personal matters.

Dates: 1688-1794

"Apologie de la Vraie Theologie Christienne"

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-07-009
Abstract

Robert Barclay's "Apology for the True Christian Divinity," translated into French by Georges Liens, summarizes the early Quaker theological concerns of the beliefs of Friends as Barclay heard them preached by George Fox and other influential Friends.

Dates: Undated.

Friends Barclay Society manuscripts

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-073
Abstract

This collection is comprised of the four typed manuscripts.

Dates: 1941

"The Theology of Early Friends with Special Reference to that of Isaac Penington"

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-07-049
Abstract

Robert Ion's undergraduate thesis, entitled "The Theology of Early Friends with Special Reference to that of Isaac Penington," includes a history of Quaker theology, a summary of Isaac Penington's life, and a brief biography of Robert Barclay and William Penn.

Dates: 1947

Collection of Quaker Poetry

 Collection — Othertype SC-098
Identifier: SFHL-SC-098
Abstract Collection of original poetry written by and/or about Quakers, their beliefs, and their places of worship. Included are poems by Rebeca Smedley, Elizabeth Biddle Conrow, and Joseph Conrow, a biography in verse of Thomas and Elizabeth Robson by their grandson Joseph J. Green, a meditation on Spruce St. Monthly Meeting by Joseph Wharton, and an account of the 1843 Women's New York Yearly Meeting by Amanda K. Clark. Also included are poems concerning J.J. Gurney, Elias Hicks, and Robert...
Dates: 1794-1922

Questions proposed by Mr. Charles Gordon concerning the Quakers principles to Robert Barclay's and his answers there-unto and Mr Charles his considerations of the said answers, 1678

 Item
Identifier: SAFE 1005
Scope and Contents

Manuscript, copied from the papers of Charles Gordon by his brother, Robert Gordon, concerning questions posted to Robert Barclay regarding the principles of Quakerism. Includes Robert Barclay's answers to Charles Gordon's questions, Charles Gordon's responses to those answers, Robert Barclay's answers to those comments, and, briefly, Robert Barclay's answers to questions posed by Robert Gordon, who transcribed the previous material.

Dates: 1678

Robert Barclay's Vindication of his Apology, 1689

 Item
Identifier: SAFE 1006
Abstract

Robert Barclay's defense regarding claims against him after the publication of his "Apology," especially that he was a papist or received special favors from the King. Probably a later manuscript transcription of his vindication.

Dates: 1689

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Type
Collection 5
Archival Object 2
 
Subject
Quakers 3
Quakers -- History 3
manuscripts (documents) 3
Quakers -- Great Britain 2
Academic writing 1