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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