Whittier, John Greenleaf, 1807-1892

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

American Friends' letters

 Collection

Identifier: HC.MC-851

Overview

The collection is composed chiefly of letters of members of the Society of Friends in the United States from the 17th to the 20th centuries; there are also documents, clippings, published articles, and miscellaneous manuscripts.

Dates: 1682-1986

Found in: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections

John Greenleaf Whittier Manuscript Collection

 Collection

Identifier: SFHL-MSS-063

Overview

John Greenleaf Whittier was a New England Quaker poet, journalist, and abolitionist. His poetry, inspired by his religious and moral beliefs, was well regarded during his lifetime, and he was respected by both Orthodox and Hicksite Quakers. The collection contains Whittier correspondence, manuscript poetry, books, photographs and miscellaneous material.

Dates: 1708-1896

Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

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Subject

Abolitionists -- United States 1

American literature -- Quaker authors 1

Antislavery movements -- United States -- History 1

Business 1

Indigenous rights -- Civil rights 1

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Quakers -- Fiction 1

Quakers -- Massachusetts 1

Quakers -- Poetry 1

Slavery 1

Slavery -- United States -- History -- 19th century 1

Slavery and the church -- Society of Friends 1

Society of Friends -- Antislavery movement 1

Society of Friends -- Education 1

Society of Friends -- Indian affairs -- History 1

Society of Friends -- Missions -- Japan 1

Society of Friends -- Wilburite controversy 1

Spiritual life -- Society of Friends 1

Women -- Suffrage -- United States -- History 1

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