Collection of Isaac T. Hopper papers
Abstract
This collection includes Isaac T. Hopper's original and photocopied letters and his letterbook. Much of the material concerns his bookselling business and the Hicksite separation. He relates news of figures central to the controversy, including Elisha Bates, Elias Hicks, and Anna Braithwaite. Also included is Hopper's copy of the book, The History of the Life of Thomas Elwood.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1833-1902 [ 1833-1845]
Creator
- Hopper, Isaac T. (Isaac Tatem), 1771-1852 (Contributor, Person)
Restrictions on Access
This collection is available for research use.
Biographical / Historical
Isaac T. Hopper was a Quaker reformer and abolitionist. Born in 1771, Hopper was a convinced Friend and staunch Hicksite. Active in prison reform and abolition, he was the editor of the National Anti-slavery Standard. Hopper was disowned by New York Yearly Meeting of Friends in 1842 because of an article which appeared in his publication. He died in 1851.
Extent
.1 Linear Feet (.1 linear feet (8 folders.))
Language
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--Margaret Bacon. Method of acquisition--Gift of; Date of acquisition--1968.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--Howard M. Jenkins. Method of acquisition--Gift of; Date of acquisition--1967.
Subject
- Hicks, Elias, 1748-1830 (Person)
- Braithwaite, Anna, 1788-1859 (Person)
- Bates, Elisha, 1781-1861 (Person)
- Hopper, Isaac T. (Isaac Tatem), 1771-1852 (Person)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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