Miller, Richmond P. (Richmond Pearson), 1902-1972
Person
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Collection of Rufus Jones papers
Collection — Othertype SC-066
Identifier: SFHL-SC-066
Abstract
This collection includes letters and printed materials relating to Rufus Jones. Included are photocopies of letters commenting on or criticizing The American Friend of which Rufus Jones was editor. Among these are a letter from Henry Stanley Neuman, editor of The Friend, regarding the state of the Society in England, and a letter from Walter Malone relating events at Ohio Yearly Meeting in 1894. Letters from R.L. Kelly, Joseph Moore, David Hadley, and Thomas Newlin discuss The American...
Dates:
1894-1947?
Richmond P. (Richmond Pearson) Miller Papers
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-105
Abstract
Richmond Pearson Miller (1902-1972) was a Quaker author and educator. He was the son of J. Milton and Sara G. Miller In 1926 Alice Leinbach. He died in 1972. This collection contains the papers of Richmond P. Miller, Quaker author and educator, including correspondence, writings, and papers relating to various Quaker concerns. Miller was involved with the 1962 NBC television production, Gentle Persuaders; the William Penn Tercentenary in 1964; the William Jeanes Memorial Library controversy;...
Dates:
1923-1970
Philadelphia General Meeting (1946-1954) Records
Collection — Othertype SW/Phg
Identifier: QM-Phg
Abstract
Records of Philadelphia General Meeting, an annual meeting of members of both Philadelphia Yearly Meetings from 1946-1954. Also includes minutes, correspondence, and other records of joint committees involved in the process of the reunification of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting .
Dates:
1933-1955
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Records: Administrative Council and its predecessors (including General Secretary Offices)
Collection — Othertype SW/Phy/325
Identifier: QM-Phy-325
Abstract
The administrative structure of the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting has been re-worked a number of times. This finding aid describes administrative records and office files, primarily from the early 20th century to the present -- from the time when the Hicksite and Orthodox Yearly Meetings first began to employ paid staff to handle administrative matters. Today these functions are grouped under the auspices of General Services. This finding aid also describes the records of the General...
Dates:
1829-2005
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Records: Joint Committee on the Religious Life of Our Society (1944-1950)
Collection — Othertype SW/Phy/507
Identifier: QM-Phy-507
Abstract
In 3mo 1944, Rufus Jones published an article, "Are We Ready," in Friends Intelligencer. In response to his concern for deepening the spiritual life of the Religious Society of Friends, members of both the Race Street and Arch Street Philadelphia Yearly Meetings gathered six months later in the meeting house at 15th and Race Streets. Records include minutes, correspondence, and publications.
Dates:
1944-1950
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- Society of Friends -- Delaware 3
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- Society of Friends -- New Jersey 3
- Society of Friends -- Pennsylvania 3
- Quakers -- Pennsylvania 2
- American Friend (Richmond, Ind.) 1
- Church controversies -- Society of Friends 1
- Gentle Persuaders. Motion picture 1
- Lay ministry -- Society of Friends 1
- Quaker authors 1
- Quakers -- Social life and customs 1
- Society of Friends -- Congresses 1
- Society of Friends -- Doctrines 1
- Society of Friends -- Education 1
- Society of Friends -- England -- History -- 19th century 1
- Society of Friends -- Hicksite separation 1
- Society of Friends -- Peace testimony 1
- Society of Friends -- Reunification 1
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