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Elizabeth Allinson commonplace book

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-001
Abstract

The commonplace book of Elizabeth Allinson includes reflections upon the death of George Dillwyn, poetry, sketch of Martha Cooper Allinson, quotes and extracts, Quaker testimonies, and obituaries for Abigail Barker, Sybil Allinson, and Susanna Bigg.

Dates: 1820

Martha Allinson commonplace book

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-002
Abstract

The commonplace book of Martha Allinson includes Quaker testimonies, extracts of poetry, hymns, accounts of miracles, and memorandums upon the death of Quaker leaders.

Dates: 1772-1779

"Memorials"

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-07-073
Abstract

These memorials are written for various Quaker women, including Hannah A. Jenkins, Mary Allen Hanbury, Hannah G. Field, Mary Mekeel, and Avis Alsop, and give brief biographical information for each woman, and many describe their final moments.

Dates: Undated.

Elizabeth Ashbridge autobiography

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-07-005
Abstract

The autobiography of Elizabeth Ashbridge includes a description of her early life, how she was lead to join the Quaker ministry, and her first religious visit to New York in 1732.

Dates: Undated.

Bacon Family papers

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Identifier: HC.MC-1156
Abstract

Correspondence, diaries and photographs relating to the 20th- century Quakers Edith Farquhar Bacon and Francis Rogers Bacon, their families, forbears, friends and colleagues.

Dates: 1800-1987

"Teacher Willa"

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-07-008
Abstract

The autobiography of Willa E. Ballard, a Quaker teacher, describes Ballard's early life, her parents and siblings, her experience growing up as a Quaker, her training as a teacher, and her experiences teaching in Moorestown and Atlantic City, New Jersey, and at the Mekusukey School in the Seminole Nation, as well as her time as a teacher and later a principal at various schools in California.

Dates: 1948

Eugenie Benezet journal

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-01-007
Abstract

This collection is composed of the typed extracts of the diary of Eugenie Benezet, with entries dating between 1843 and 1849. Entries describe family news, Protestant and Catholic beliefs, and her work at a Friend's school in France. In later entries, Eugenie discusses the possibility of moving to England or the United States. All entries are in French.

Dates: 1843-1849

Jane Bettle correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-023
Abstract

This collection is comprised of the personal correspondence of Jane Bettle.

Dates: 1813-1851

Sarah Upton Bowerman diary

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-01-008
Abstract

The diary begins with a description of Bowerman's childhood and early adulthood. Entries are composed of religious reflection, descriptions of meetings attended in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, family news, and social calls.

Dates: 1841-1868

Bowles family correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1212
Abstract The Bowles family was deeply involved with Quaker missionary and relief work during the 20th century. In 1900, the Bowles moved to Japan under the auspices of the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and managed the Friends School and established the Tokyo Friends Center. During World War II, the Bowles family moved to Hawaii and worked with war refugees. The Bowles family correspondence consists of correspondence from Gilbert and Minnie Pickett Bowles to their son Gordon Townsend Bowles from 1922 to...
Dates: 1922-1960

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Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of Friends (Orthodox : 1827-1955) 2
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Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends. Indian Committee 2
Rhoads, Sarah Wistar, 1839-1920 2
Smiley, Sarah Frances 2
Society of Friends 2
Taylor, Elizabeth Shoemaker 2
Warner, Mary E. 2
Wistar, Esther Fisher Smith 2
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Allinson, Elizabeth 1
Allinson, Martha Cooper 1
Alsop, Avis 1
American Chamber of Commerce in France 1
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Associated Committee of Friends on Indian Affairs 1
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Bacon, Edith Farquhar, 1892-1988 1
Bacon, Elizabeth, 1794-1844 1
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Bacon, George 1
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Ballard, Willa E. 1
Baltimore Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends 1
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Benezet, Eugenie 1
Bettle, Jane 1
Bettle, Samuel 1
Bliss, Ann 1
Boulding, Kenneth E. (Kenneth Ewart), 1910-1993 1
Bowerman, Sarah Upton 1
Bowles, Gilbert, 1869-1960 1
Bowles, Gordon Townsend 1
Bowles, Jane T. 1
Bowles, Minnie, 1868-1958 1
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Bringhurst, Hannah Peters 1
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Brooks, Erica May 1
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Brown, Mary Farnum 1
Brown, Mary Wistar, 1807-1842 1
Brown, Moses, 1793-1879 1
Brown, Moses, 1829-1883 1
Brown, Thomas Wistar, 1826-1916 1
Brown, William 1
Buckley, Sarah 1
Bundock, Mary 1
Cadbury, Anna K (Anna Kaighn), 1846-1923 1
Cary, Catherine Brinton 1
Chestnut Hill Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends 1
Christ, Elizabeth Abbott 1
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Collins, Isaac 1
Collins, Isaac, 1787-1863 1
Collins, Julia Cope 1
Collins, Rebecca, 1805-1892 1
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