Box 2
Contains 23 Results:
Summary of Remarks on J. Williams Thorne, by Emma Limmincott Higgins, 1941
J. Williams Thorne, who was one of the founders of the Society of Progressive Friends of Longwood and an active member of the Underground Railroad. The remarks provide biographical information, including his time as clerk of East Fallowfield MM, his subsequent resignation of his post and membership in the meeting, the founding of the Longwood meeting, the people who came to speak at the new meeting, and his education.
Laying of the Cornerstone by Mabel Foulke
A history of the founding of the meeting. Important documents relating to the beliefs of this and other meetings were placed in a sealed jar and then put into the cornerstone of the meetinghouse so that their principles might guide future generations who would gather there. This history specifies which documents, who was present at the laying of the cornerstone, and the crowds that were in attendance for speakers.
The Founding of Longwood Meeting by Edith Pennock
Incldudes information about the differences of opinion regarding anti-slavery agitation and action that led to the disownments, how these members were later welcomed back, and other details of the founding of the meeting.
"A Tribute"
Tribute to Alice Jackson Chambers and Rosamond Chambers Trump written after their deaths, including some biographical information.
Hymn and Tune Book, 1869
2 copies of the same book, which includes both sheet music and words to hymns.
Hymns of the Spirit, 1864
Note on inside cover says "Unity Choir, San Francisco"
Hymns, 1866, c.1919-c.1922
Many of the printed hymns, including the card from 1866, were printed expressly for use at Longwood Meeting. Also included are some printed booklets of hymns published by Friends General Conference.
Minutes of the Free Religious Association, 1871
Proceedings at the Fourth Annual Meeting of the Free Religious Association, Held in Boston, June 1 and 2, 1871. This is the printed book form of the proceedings, published after the annual meeting was held.
Bible, 1853
A Bible used by the YM. Inscription: "This Bible was the property of Longwood Yearly Meeting of Progressive Friends--Presented to the Friends Historical Library by the Trustees 1940. Jesse H. Holmes, Clerk."
Miscellaneous Papers, 1940
Includes correspondence, 1940; Songs of Natural Religion, n.d. (3 copies), list of names of meeting's supporters, n.d.; financial notes and figuring; miscellaneous other papers
