Densmore, Christopher
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Christopher Densmore Research Papers
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-326
Abstract
Christopher Densmore served as Curator of Friends Historical Library, retiring in 2018. This collection includes his raw research materials as well as completed papers.
Dates:
1980-2017
Frost family correspondence
Collection — Othertype SC-292
Identifier: SFHL-SC-292
Abstract
The collection contains correspondence between members of the Gideon and Mary W. (Willets) Frost family, Hicksite Quakers of Westbury, Long Island, New York. Gideon Frost was a successful merchant, philanthropist, and founder of Friends Academy at Locust Valley. Family members were active in Quaker concerns, especially education and abolition. The letters mention prominent Friends, family, and anti-slavery concerns.
Dates:
1831 - 1871
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- Abolitionists -- United States -- History -- 19th century 1
- Antislavery Movements -- New York (State) -- New York 1
- Congregational Friends 1
- Frost family 1
- Oneida Indians 1
- Quaker abolitionists 1
- Quakers -- Canada 1
- Quakers -- New York (State) -- New York -- Correspondence 1
- Quakers -- New York (State) -- Westbury 1
- Seneca Indians 1
- Slavery and the church -- Society of Friends 1
- Society of Friends -- Canada 1
- Underground Railroad -- Pennsylvania 1
- Underground Railroad -- New York (State) -- Rochester 1
- Women's rights -- United States -- History -- 19th century -- Sources 1 + ∧ less
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