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Collection
Identifier: SFHL-PA-157
Abstract
Paul M. Pearson (1871-1938) was a noted Quaker educator, editor, and speaker, a professor of Public Speaking at Swarthmore College, the first civilian governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands, an assistant director of the U.S. Housing Authority, and a leading founder and executive in the Chautauqua movement. His son, Drew Pearson (1897-1969), was a syndicated national columnist. This collection contains photographs of the following subjects mostly related to Paul M. Pearson's life and work:...
Dates:
1890 - 1938
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-121
Abstract
Paul M. Pearson (1871-1938) was a noted Quaker educator, editor, and speaker, a professor of Public Speaking at Swarthmore College, the first civilian governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands, an assistant director of the U.S. Housing Authority, and a leading founder and executive in the Chautauqua movement. The collection contains biographical and genealogical materials, personal correspondence (1894-1938), writings (published and manuscript), extensive material on the Swarthmore Chautauqua as...
Dates:
1890-2011 (bulk 1890-1938)
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-273
Abstract
Correspondence of the related Peaslee/Peasley and Engle families, as collected by Emma P. Engle. Includes letters to her parents while she was a student at Swarthmore College.
Dates:
1893-1961
Collection
Identifier: QM-NY-P413
Abstract
Records of Peconic Bay Quaker Meeting. Includes minutes, 1995-2000, membership records, 1995-99, and other miscellaneous records, 1994-2006.
Dates:
1994-2006
Collection — othertype: SW/NY/P437
Identifier: QM-NY-P437
Abstract
Records of Peekskill Preparative Meeting, 1828-71. Includes men's minutes 1828-71, and women's minutes 1854-71.
Dates:
1828-1871
Collection
Identifier: QM-NY-P439
Abstract
Records of Peekskill Preparative Meeting, 1816-1851. Includes women's minutes, 1816-51.
Dates:
1816-1851
Collection
Identifier: HCQ-003-104
Abstract
The collection contains educational materials used by the club during its workshops and sessions.
Dates:
1999
Collection — othertype: RG5-340
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-340
Abstract
Letter book of Philadelphia Quaker merchant Caleb Peirce (1763-1853). 270 complete business letters, 43 partial with alternating pages removed. Peirce operated a hardware store that offered all types of metalwork as well as related household and some fine goods. He corresponded with shippers, suppliers, fellow merchants, and customers, and the letters document the challenges of domestic and international commerce.
Dates:
1805 - 1812
Collection — othertype: SC-300
Identifier: SFHL-SC-300
Abstract
This carbon paper letter book was written by Edwin L. Peirce, a convinced Friend and acknowledged minister of Green Street Monthly Meeting. It contains his correspondence with prominent Friends including Rufus P, King, Rebecca Janney and Nathaniel Richardson. Of special interest is the report he made representing a committee of Philadelphia Quarterly Meeting circa 1885-1886 concerning visits to meetings under its care. Also, his comments on Quaker schools, especially Swarthmore College...
Dates:
circa 1885-1891
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: 12H-Peirce
Abstract
Mary Peirce was a member of the Bryn Mawr College class of 1912. Her collection, which spans 1909-1973, consists primarily of Bryn Mawr memorabilia from during and after Peirce’s time at Bryn Mawr.
Dates:
1909 - 1973