6. Manuscript Prose writings.
Scope and Contents
By Joel Bean. Biblical, religious, historical, and biographical works, mostly unpublished. Worthy of special mention are “John G. Whittier” and “My Recollection of Whittier and His Friends.” Joel Bean knew Whittier personally while growing up in New Hampshire, and these essays are based on meetings and visits with the Quaker poet. While in Iowa, Joel Bean met John Brown, and “The Christian Ground for the Peace Movement” mentions Brown's visit and conversations Bean had with the Coppoc boys, Iowa Quakers recruited by Brown. Writings in this series are arranged alphabetically by title; dates supplied where available.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
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