Richie, Mary Wright, 1906-1977
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Mary W. Richie album of meetinghouse postcards, 1910 - 1970
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-PA-036
Scope and Contents
This collection is arranged in a single album of postcards. Most are black and white, but a few are in color. The included meeting houses are the following:
Pennsdale;
Bradford;
Mount Holly;
Old Manchester;
London Grove;
Old Kennett;
Kennett Square;
Germantown;
Plainfield;
Wrightstown;
West Chester (Orthodox);
Quakertown;
Solebury;
Race Street;
Woodbury;
Gwynedd;
Radnor;
Upper Chichester;
Willistown;
Swarthmore;
Rutherford Place and Fifteenth Street;
Medford;
Fallsington...
Dates:
1910 - 1970
David S. and Mary W. Richie Papers
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-264
Abstract
David S. Richie (1908-2005) spent his life devoted to public service, particularly in the areas of work camps and cooperatives. A birthright Quaker, he served as Secretary of the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Social Order Committee from 1939–1973 and was president of the Board of Friends Housing, Inc. He also was involved with the American Friends Service Committee and other organizations. These papers are divided into correspondence, writings, and topical files as assembled by Richie.
Dates:
1935-2005
