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Collection
Identifier: SFHL-MSS-041
Abstract
Manuscripts for: A Catalogue of Friends Books; Bibliotheca Antiquariana; Bibliotheca Quakerestica; Bibliography of literature relating to bees, and Miscellaneous notes for his catalogs.
Dates:
1890
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-280
Abstract
This collection contains a leaflet regarding the opening of Joseph Sturge's First Day School at the Friends Locust St. Mission House in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 1st, 1865. The school was established as First Day school for poor African Americans and immigrants. The school later merged and formed the Benezet House Association to provide education and relief to African Americans. Lack of demanding and funding led to the school's demolishment in 1945. There is also a letter from...
Dates:
December 1862 and September 1874
Collection
Identifier: BMC-M137
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1032
Abstract
The papers of Joshua Longstreth Baily (1826-1916), a Philadelphia Quaker merchant, include his correspondence, speeches, notebooks and articles on topics relating to peace, penal reform, Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and contributions to African American causes.
Dates:
1818 - 1917
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-801-03-001
Abstract
Manuscript commonplace book by John Josselyn, dealing mostly with religious subjects.
Dates:
1692
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-MSS-003
Abstract
Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College has a large collection of Journals, the broad term which is also used to refer to diaries and daybooks. This inventory lists journals in Friends Historical Library, including those catalogued individually in MSS 003, Journal Collection, as well as volumes which are part of a larger collections and journals available in the Library on microfilm.
Dates:
1676 - 1992
Collection
Identifier: HCQ-003-148
Abstract
This collection includes a brief summary of Juggling Club's history.
Dates:
2002
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: BMC-Pardee
Abstract
Julia Pardee (nee Harned) was a member of Bryn Mawr’s class of 1939. While at college, she was highly interested in all campus dramatic activities, and was also involved in Glee Club and the creation of the yearbook. Post-graduation, she attended Yale University Drama School, attaining a MFA in Drama Production. After the World War II, she became a member of the faculty in the Department of Theatre and Dance at SUNY-Buffalo, where she taught from 1946 until her retirement in 1984. She was...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1935 - 1936
Collection — othertype: DG 291
Identifier: SCPC-DG-291
Abstract
This collection contains materials given to the donor by her aunt, June Miller Thompson. Materials include photos, media, audiotapes, and diaries related to the Great Peace March. Her writings related to peace, peaceful civil disobedience, nuclear war, and nuclear energy are also included. Her engagement in the Ribbon prior to and during August 1985, included her participation and presence (and that of her husband, Bill Willard Thompson) in Hiroshima while the Ribbon was unfolding in...
Dates:
Majority of material found in 1985
Collection — othertype: SW/NY/J853
Identifier: QM-NY-J853
Abstract
Records of Junius Monthly Meeting of Friends (Hicksite : 1828-1863 : Galen, N.Y.). Includes minutes, 1815-34 & 1849-63, women's minutes, 1844-63, and membership, 1734-1866.
Dates:
1734-1866
