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Woolman, John, 1720-1772

 Person

Found in 16 Collections and/or Records:

Agnes L. Tierney papers

 Collection — Othertype SC-134
Identifier: SFHL-SC-134
Abstract

This collection includes papers and speeches written by Agnes L. Tierney. Subjects include John Woolman, Quakers in social reform, women's rights, and Quaker education.

Dates: 1885-1935 and n.d

John Woolman diary

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-01-092
Abstract

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

John Woolman Manuscripts Collection

 Collection — Othertype MSS-068
Identifier: SFHL-MSS-068
Abstract 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

John Woolman Memorial House records

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-103
Abstract

This collection is comprised of the correspondence, financial records, notes, and photographs of the John Woolman Memorial House.

Dates: 1924-1942

John Woolman papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-185
Abstract

The collection contains some papers of John Woolman, an American Quaker minister.

Dates: 1749

Woolman Research Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-196
Abstract

Phillips P. Moulton (b.1909) edited The Journal and Major Essays of John Woolman which was published by Oxford University Press in 1971. The collection consists of Moulton's card files, correspondence, and other papers related to the editing of John Woolman's Journal.

Dates: 1965-1988

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Quakers -- History 6
Quaker women 3
Quakers 3
Quakers -- Diaries 3
Lay ministry -- Society of Friends 2
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Quakers -- New Jersey 2
Slavery and the church -- Society of Friends 2
Society of Friends -- Education 2
Spiritual life -- Society of Friends 2
deeds 2
American literature -- Quaker authors 1
Business 1
Clubs 1
Historic house museums 1
Indians of North America 1
Indigenous rights -- Civil rights 1
New Jersey 1
Oaths -- Religious aspects -- Society of Friends 1
Pennsbury Leaflets 1
Quaker abolitionists 1
Quaker authors 1
Quaker deeds 1
Quaker social reformers 1
Quaker youth 1
Quakers -- Abolitionists 1
Quakers -- Education 1
Quakers -- Genealogy 1
Quakers -- Travel 1
Slavery 1
Slavery -- Moral and ethical aspects -- United States 1
Slavery -- United States 1
Society of Friends -- Controversial literature 1
Society of Friends -- Delaware 1
Society of Friends -- Discipline 1
Society of Friends -- Hicksite separation 1
Society of Friends -- Indian affairs 1
Society of Friends -- Indian affairs -- History 1
Society of Friends -- Maryland 1
Society of Friends -- Missions -- Japan 1
Society of Friends -- New Jersey 1
Society of Friends -- Pennsylvania 1
Society of Friends -- Publishing 1
Society of Friends -- Sufferings 1
Society of Friends -- Wilburite controversy 1
Women -- Suffrage -- United States -- History 1
Women's rights 1
Woolman Series of Friendly Papers 1
commonplace books 1
correspondence 1
diaries 1
financial records 1
indentures 1
manuscripts (documents) 1
marriage certificates 1
negatives (photographs) 1
notes 1
photographs 1
publications (documents) 1
travel literature 1
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