Skip to main content Skip to search results

Showing Collections: 11 - 20 of 36

Gove-Meader Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-294
Abstract

This collection contains letters and miscellaneous papers of members of the Gove and Meader family, New England Wilburite Quakers.

Dates: 1803-1927

Nicholas Hallock papers

 Collection — othertype: SC-228
Identifier: SFHL-SC-228
Abstract The collections contains a draft or copy of a letter dated 6 mo. 1846 from Nicholas Hallock to Elizabeth Paxson which explains his religious beliefs; an 1848 letter from Henry Titus and others, Jerusalem, Long Island, NY, expressing their thanks for Hallock's religious visit; a copy of a letter dated 1835 from George Hull to Hallock, dispirited by the divisions among Friends; a record of the births of the family of Edward Hallock, younger brother of Nicholas; and a copy of the minute adopted...
Dates: 1835-1884

Elias Hicks Manuscript Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-MSS-044
Abstract Elias Hicks (1748-1830) was an eminent Quaker minister from Jericho, Long Island, N.Y. In the 1820s, a religious controversy within the Society of Friends which focused on Hicks' ministry led to the Hicksite-Orthodox Separation of 1827-1828. The collection includes correspondence written and received by Elias Hicks, sermons, surveyor's drawings, family correspondence, and other papers. Also includes the original 1748-1822 manuscript journal of Elias Hicks (in three parts) and the 1828 Ohio...
Dates: 1779 - 1948; Majority of material found within 1779 - 1830

Joseph Hoag Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-199
Abstract Joseph Hoag (1762-1846) was a New York and Vermont Quaker minister who regarded himself as a traditional Friend, opposing both Elias Hicks and Joseph Gurney. He is best known for his "Vision" of 1803 which predicted an American Civil War, and his Journal, the publication of which in 1860 precipitated a schism at Scipio Monthly Meeting into Otisite and Kingite groups. His wife, Huldah Hoag (1762-1850), was also a Quaker minister, as were many of his ten children. The collection contains the...
Dates: 1813-1864

Mary R. Hopkins Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-222
Abstract Mary Hopkins (b. 2928), Quaker social worker, lecturer, and feminist, wrote and spoke on the issue of women in the Quaker faith and community. Much of her research involved ancient religions and the ways that modern women can incorporate these ideas into their spiritual life. Hopkins gave lectures and slide shows to many groups. Her research and lectures led to a video series titled Woman and her Symbols. The collection includes letters and papers relating to...
Dates: 1936-2002

Halliday Jackson Manuscripts

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-182
Abstract Halliday Jackson (1771-1835) was a Quaker minister from New Garden and Darby, Pa.. From 1798 to 1800 he joined the Quaker mission to the Seneca Indians organized by the Indian Committee of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting. Shortly after his return from the mission to the Seneca, Halliday Jackson married Jane Hough and moved to Darby, Pa. Following Jane's death in 1830, Halliday Jackson remarried in 1833 to Ann P. Paschall (1792-1874), also a Quaker minister. These records contain documents...
Dates: 1755-1833

Samuel M. Janney Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-183
Abstract Samuel McPherson Janney was a Virginia Quaker minister, author, educator, and reformer. In 1839 he opened a boarding school for girls in Loudoun County. He traveled widely in the ministry, meeting with other denominations as well as being immersed in the contemporary issues facing the Society of Friends. Among his activities were establishing schools for African Americans and women, creating public schools in Virginia, and the abolition of slavery. In 1869 he was appointed Superintendent of...
Dates: 1815-1880

Ann Jones Papers

 Collection — othertype: SC-251
Identifier: SFHL-SC-251
Abstract

This collection contains letters and other manuscripts relating to visits of English Friends to America in the 1820s and the controversies which led to the Hicksite-Orthodox Separation. Also included are letters from Elizabeth Rathbone, Liverpool, England, to "My Beloved Uncle;" Joseph Bringhurst, Philadelphia, to "My Esteemed Friend;" also Abel Thomas to Thomas and Mary Wistar (copy) as well as some miscellaneous Quaker papers.

Dates: 1793 - 1831

Jesse Kersey papers

 Collection — othertype: SC-199
Identifier: SFHL-SC-199
Abstract

Includes letters, sermons, and manuscript fragments, as well as an 1824 printed epistle from London Yearly Meeting. The papers provide important insight into Kersey's faith and his thoughts on the Separation in the Society of Friends.

Dates: 1824-1841

Kite-Bassett Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-080
Abstract The Kite and Bassett families were Orthodox Quakers from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Lynn, Massachusetts, respectively. James Kite was born in 1808, the son of Benjamin and Rebecca Kite of Philadelphia. In 1837 he was granted a certificate to Salem Monthly Meeting in Massachusetts to marry Lydia B. Rodman, widow of Caleb Rodman and daughter of Isaac and Ruth Bassett of Lynn. James and Lydia had eight children, viz. Ruth, James Rodman, Eliza B., Rebecca, Isaac C. Bassett, Hannah B., Lydia...
Dates: 1837-1930

Filtered By

  • Library: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College X
  • Subject: Church controversies -- Society of Friends X

Filter Results

Additional filters:

Subject
Lay ministry -- Society of Friends 11
Society of Friends -- Hicksite separation 11
Quakers -- New York (State) 10
Quakers -- Pennsylvania 10
Quakers -- Social life and customs 10
∨ more
Quakers -- New York (State) -- New York 6
Society of Friends -- Doctrines 6
Society of Friends -- Sermons 6
Society of Friends -- Pennsylvania 5
Hicksites -- 19th century 4
Society of Friends -- Education 4
Society of Friends -- New York (State) 4
Society of Friends -- Schisms and separations 4
International education 3
Quaker authors 3
Quakers -- Ohio 3
Schools 3
Schools -- New York (State) -- New York 3
Sermons, American 3
Slavery -- United States 3
Society of Friends -- Customs and practices 3
Society of Friends -- History 3
Society of Friends -- New York (State) -- New York 3
Society of Friends -- Testimonies and concerns 3
Society of Friends -- United States -- History -- 19th century 3
Spiritual life -- Society of Friends 3
Abolitionists 2
Antislavery movements 2
Peace -- Religious aspects -- Society of Friends 2
Quaker social reformers 2
Quaker women 2
Quakers -- Delaware 2
Quakers -- Diaries 2
Quakers -- Indiana 2
Quakers -- Massachusetts 2
Quakers -- New England 2
Quakers -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia 2
Quakers -- Social service 2
Quakers -- Texas 2
Quakers -- United States 2
Slavery and the church -- Society of Friends 2
Society of Friends -- Congresses 2
Society of Friends -- History -- 19th century 2
Society of Friends -- Indian affairs 2
Society of Friends -- Wilburite controversy 2
genealogies (histories) 2
American Literature 1
Antislavery movements -- United States 1
Architecture -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia 1
Art and mythology 1
Art, Ancient 1
Baptism -- Society of Friends 1
Bible -- Children's use -- Congresses 1
Bible -- Study and teaching -- Congresses 1
Bible -- Theology -- Congresses 1
Church and social problems -- Society of Friends 1
Church work with African Americans 1
Church work with Indians -- Society of Friends 1
Civil rights -- Religious aspects -- Society of Friends 1
Congregational Friends 1
Conscientious objectors 1
Conscientious objectors -- United States 1
Disarmament 1
Disinvestment -- South Africa 1
Enslaved persons -- Emancipation -- United States 1
Feminism and art 1
Feminist psychology 1
Feminist spirituality 1
Feminists -- 20th century 1
Freed persons -- Virginia 1
Freed persons -- Washington (D.C.) 1
Friendly Letter 1
Gentle Persuaders. Motion picture 1
Goddesses in art 1
Indians of North America -- Government relations -- 1869-1934 1
Indians of North America -- Missions 1
Indians of North America -- New York (State) 1
Indians, treatment of 1
Jungian Psychology 1
Land titles -- Pennsylvania 1
Oral histories 1
Pageants 1
Peace -- Societies, etc. 1
Philadelphia (Pa.) 1
Philadelphia (Pa.) -- History 1
Plymouth Meeting (Pa.) 1
Public worship -- Society of Friends 1
Publishers and publishing 1
Quaker abolitionists 1
Quaker abolitionists -- New York (State) -- New York 1
Quaker authors -- 20th century 1
Quaker church buildings 1
Quaker conscientious objectors 1
Quaker women -- 19th century -- Correspondence 1
Quakers -- 19th century -- Diaries 1
Quakers -- 20th century -- Diaries 1
Quakers -- Abolitionists 1
Quakers -- Albums (Books) 1
Quakers -- Australia 1
+ ∧ less
 
Names
Ferris, Benjamin, 1780-1867 4
Hicks, Elias, 1748-1830 4
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of Friends (Hicksite : 1827-1955) 4
Poole, William, 1764-1829 4
Friends World College 3
∨ more
Jackson, Halliday, 1771-1835 3
Jackson, John, 1809-1855 3
Kersey, Jesse, 1768-1845 3
Long Island University 3
McClintock, Thomas, 1792?-1876 3
New York Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Orthodox : 1828-1955) 3
New York Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends. Committee on a Friends World College 3
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of Friends (Orthodox : 1827-1955) 3
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends Library 3
Garrigues, Edward, 1756-1845 2
Hopper, Isaac T. (Isaac Tatem), 1771-1852 2
Nicklin, George L. 2
Ohio Yearly Meeting of Friends (Conservative : 1854- ) 2
Ohio Yearly Meeting of Friends (Orthodox : 1828-1854) 2
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends 2
Plymouth Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends 2
Seaman, David, 1791-1844 2
Stratton, Edward F., 1876-1968 2
Willis, Thomas, 1770 or 1771-1864 2
Alexander, H.P. 1
Alexander, Samuel, 1840-1914 1
All American Friends Conference (1929 : Oskaloosa, Iowa) 1
American Friends Service Committee 1
Backhouse, James, d. 1890 1
Baltimore Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends. Committee Appointed for Indian Affairs 1
Bancroft family 1
Bancroft, Joseph, 1803-1874 1
Bancroft, William P. (William Poole), 1835-1928 1
Barnard, Hannah, 1754?-1825 1
Bassett, Hannah, 1815-1855 1
Bassett, Ruth, d. 1860 1
Bassett, William, 1803-1871 1
Bean, Hannah E. (Hannah Elliott), 1830-1909 1
Bean, James, 1822-1915 1
Bean, Joel, 1825-1914 1
Beck, M.E. 1
Bennett, William, 1804-1873 1
Berrigan, Daniel 1
Bettle, Samuel, 1774-1861 1
Bewley, Maria, d.1886 1
Bewley, Samuel 1
Biddle, Mary, 1780-1849 1
Bloomington Monthly Meeting (Society of Friends : Bloomington, Ind.) 1
Boyce, Eliza B. (Eliza Bassett), 1807-1882 1
Boyce, Eunice B. (Eunice Bassett), 1811-1864 1
Braithwaite, J. Bevan (Joseph Bevan), 1818-1905 1
Braithwaite, Martha, 1823-1895 1
Bringhurst, Joseph, 1767-1834 1
Brown, Gould 1
Burr, George H. (George Harris), born 1791 1
Bye, Mary, 1913- 1
Cadbury, Henry J. (Henry Joel), 1883-1974 1
Calder, Alexander, 1898-1976 1
Carmalt, Caleb 1
Cartland, Gertrude W. 1
Cartland, Joseph 1
Cary, Catharine Brinton 1
Chamberlain, Martha Ann 1
Chomsky, Noam 1
Churchman, George, 1730-1814 1
Civilian Public Service 1
Clark, Dougan, 1828-1896 1
Clark, Dougan, d.1896 1
Clouds, Kai Yutah, 1948-1980 1
Coffin family 1
Coffin, Charles F. (Charles Fisher), 1823-1916 1
Coffin, Elijah, 1798-1862 1
Coffin, Narcissa B. (Narcissa Battey), 1818-1892 1
College Park Association of Friends 1
Collins, Micajah, 1764-1827 1
Comly, John, 1773-1850 1
Conference on the Churches and Social Welfare 1
Continental Walk for Disarmament and Social Justice 1
Cope, Morris, 1800-1892 1
Cope, Samuel 1
Cox, Lydia Shipley Bean 1
Crosfield, Elizabeth, d.1883 1
Crosswicks Preparative Meeting of Friends (Hicksite : 1919-1958) 1
Davis, Timothy 1
Dillwyn, George, 1738-1820 1
Doncaster, Phebe 1
Dorsey, William, 1811-1874 1
Dugdale, Joseph A., 1810-1896 1
Eaton, Robert Whittington 1
Edgerton, Thomas, 1823?-1847 1
Elkinton, Joseph, 1859-1920 1
Evans, Charles, 1802-1879 1
Evans, William, 1787-1867 1
Fager, Charles (Charles Eugene), -1942 1
Ferris family 1
Ferris, Anna M., 1815-1890 1
Ferris, David, 1821-1908 1
Ferris, Fanny, 1778-1833 1
Ferris, Henry 1
Ferris, John, 1775-1802 1
+ ∧ less