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Parrish, Edward, 1822-1872

 Person

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Central Soup Society

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG4-100
Overview The Central Soup Society of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was incorporated on March 6, 1861, with the charitable purpose of distributing soup and other food to the poor and needy during the inclement seasons. The organization was founded by Hicksite Quakers and continued to serve the people of Philadelphia throughout the 20th century. It survives at the turn of the 21st century as a foundation. Records of the Central Soup Society; includes financial records, minutes, and miscellaneous...
Dates: 1860-1968

Edward Parrish Papers

 Collection — Othertype RG6-D01
Identifier: SFHL-RG6-D01
Overview

This collection contains miscellaneous correspondence of Edward Parrish, first president of Swarthmore College (1864-1871).

Dates: 1859-1872

Parrish Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-229
Overview Collection contains papers of the Parrish family, a prominent Philadelphia Quaker family. Includes correspondence, writings, and other papers of Edward Parrish, first president of Swarthmore College. Also of special interest is the correspondence of Dillwyn Parrish and his aunt and uncle, William and Deborah Parrish Wright; the letters of the Wrights in 1835 and 1836 give information about abolition and anti-slavery efforts in Lancaster County. A scrapbook assembled by Clemmons Parrish...
Dates: 1780-1966

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Quakers -- Education 2
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Universities and colleges -- Pennsylvania -- History -- 19th century 2
Charities -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia 1
Church work with the poor -- Society of Friends 1