Box 10

Materials related to massage: writings about personal experiences, guides, diagrams of the musculature system.

Letter from Kanegis to Jewish Black Book Committee opposing the publication of a book documenting Nazi atrocities (on the grounds that the book would be inflammatory and cause strife). Newspaper clippings about the book.

Various longer writings about spirituality and mental health.

Two notes of thanks to Leon for "little turtles of happiness." Scan from book of medicine cards about the significance of the turtle. Flyer for 1971 craft fair benefitting Quaker house and William Penn house.

Notes and minutes from meetings of the Religious Education Comittee of Friends Meeting Washington. Summaries of responsibilities and goals of the committee, annual reports, letters to donors.

Writings about Leon's interactions with children, his teaching at the First Day School, and his own childhood.

Leon's notes about Bible study: notebook from Bible study class 1973; notes and writings about teaching the Bible to children; various other writings related to the Bible.

Notes and writings about children and childhood, child abuse, children with disabilities, the rights of children and parents. Letters from Leon to his children and grandchildren, often warning them about the dangers of "wildness."

Material from Leon's time teaching Nursery/Day School and as a member of the Religious Education Committee with Friends Meeting of Washington. Notes from class lesson plans, attendance sheets, appointment materials, some material produced by students.

Material from Leon's time teaching First Day School: notes from Leon to students; progress reports written by Leon about the material he was teaching and the attitudes of the children; Leon's personal notes about nursery and other related subjects; art and poetry by children.