Woolman, John, 1720-1772

Found in 3 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 Woolman diary

 Collection

Identifier: HC.MC-975-01-092

Overview

John Woolman's diary from his voyage to England in 1772, the original manuscript of which is held at the Mount School, York, United Kingdom. Entries discuss Woolman's travel with Samuel Emlen, including preparations for the voyage, description of weather conditions, conditions on board, religious reflection, and reflection on the slave trade.

Dates: 1772

Found in: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections

John Woolman Manuscripts Collection

 Collection — Othertype MSS-068

Identifier: SFHL-MSS-068

Overview John Woolman (1720-1772) was one of the most influential ministers in the history of the Religious Society of Friends. He was particularly active in opposing slavery and encouraging Quakers to disavow the practice. His journal, published posthumously, is still considered an important document in the fields of religion, history, and literature. The Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College holds several versions of Woolman's manuscript journal, letters written by Woolman, and other...

Dates: 1720 - 1939

Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

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Slavery and the church -- Society of Friends 2

Spiritual life -- Society of Friends 2

Business 1

Indigenous rights -- Civil rights 1

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Quakers -- History 1

Quakers -- Travel 1

Slavery 1

Slavery -- Moral and ethical aspects -- United States 1

Slavery -- United States 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

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

diaries 1

travel literature 1

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