Box 1

A piece of carved oak wood taken in 1893 from the timber in the house of Christopher Fox, father of George Fox, at Fenny Dayton, Leicestershire, England.

Three pieces of oak that were removed from the rafters of Swarthmore Hall (near Ulverston, Lancashire, England) when the building was repaired. Given to Rufus M. Jones in 1897; accompanied by additional provenance information.

A coin issued in 1932 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of William Penn’s arrival in America. Front of coin depicts Penn and the words “1682 / Arrival of William Penn in America / 1932,” “AE.TIS.22” and “1666.” Back of coin depicts Penn shaking hands with an Indian in a circle of seated Indians.

A coin issued in 1932 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of William Penn’s arrival in America. Front of coin depicts Penn and the words “1682 / Arrival of William Penn in America / 1932,” “AE.TIS.22” and “1666.” Back of coin depicts Penn shaking hands with an Indian in a circle of seated Indians.

A coin issued in 1932 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of William Penn’s arrival in America. Front of coin is covered with faded blue paper, which appears to be glued to the coin. Back of coin depicts Penn shaking hands with an Indian in a circle of seated Indians.

A coin issued in 1932 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of William Penn’s arrival in America. Front of coin depicts Penn and the words “1682 / Arrival of William Penn in America / 1932” and “AE.TIS.22” and “1666.” Back of coin is covered with faded blue paper, which appears to be glued to the coin.