Holmes, Jesse Herman, 1864-1942
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Jesse Herman Holmes Papers
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-064
Abstract
Jesse Herman Holmes (1864-1942), was a Quaker philosophy professor at Swarthmore College, 1900-1937. Holmes was an active participant in AFSC relief after World War I, travelling to oversee work in reconstruction throughout Europe. Holmes was the president of the National Federation of Religious Liberals and an active member of the Socialist party. Collection contains correspondence, biographical data, writings, and sermons. Also audio cassettes of reminiscences of friends, former students,...
Dates:
1905-1973
Holmes-Webb Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-065
Abstract
William B. Webb was a druggist and member of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting of Friends (Hicksite). He married Rebecca Turner in 1853. Their youngest daughter, Rebecca St. Claire Webb, married Jessie Herman Holmes in 1892. Holmes was a prominent Quaker, taught philosophy and religion at Swarthmore College, and was active in AFSC relief in Europe after World War I. He also served as President of the National Federation of Religious Liberals and was an active member of the Socialist Party. The...
Dates:
1839-1972
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- India -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947 1
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- Quakers -- 20th century -- Diaries 1
- Quakers -- Pennsylvania 1
- Quakers -- Pennsylvania -- Swarthmore 1
- Quakers -- Social life and customs 1
- Sermons 1
- Society of Friends -- Charities 1
- Universities and colleges -- Pennsylvania 1
- Universities and colleges -- Pennsylvania -- Swarthmore 1
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