Skip to main content Skip to search results

Showing Collections: 91 - 100 of 164

Wilmer W. Marshall Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-213
Abstract Wilmer W. Marshall (1847-1905) was a Philadelphia Quaker businessman. He was the son of Caleb and Jane Marshall and a member of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting (Hicksite). In 1876, he married out of meeting to Julia Jacoby. The collection includes diaries and a small amount of correspondence and miscellaneous material. The diaries cover the years 1859-1878 and relate daily life, including his attendance at meeting, family concerns, and participation in political meetings during the Civil...
Dates: 1859-1889

Caleb McComber correspondence

 Collection — othertype: SC-260
Identifier: SFHL-SC-260

Media Friends' Association minutes

 Collection — othertype: RG4-085
Identifier: SFHL-RG4-085
Abstract

Media Friends Association, a Quaker study and social group, was established in 1894 in Media, Pennsylvania, by members of Providence Preparative Meeting (Hicksite). The goal of the Association was to further discussion and knowledge of the history and testimonies of Friends, and the meetings, which included reports, papers, and readings, were open to all who were interested. The collection contains one volume of minutes, with constitution and by-laws included.

Dates: 1894-1925

John J. Merritt Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-102
Abstract

John J. Merritt (1804-1871) was a New York City Hicksite Quaker businessman. He was the son of John and Phebe J. Brown and in 1827, married Hannah Brown of Amawalk Monthly Meeting. This collection primarily contains John J. Merritt's correspondence with Hannah Brown during their courtship and after their marriage. The letters describe life in New York City and travel in New York State, Canada, and Michigan.

Dates: 1818-1871

Richmond P. (Richmond Pearson) Miller Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-105
Abstract Richmond Pearson Miller (1902-1972) was a Quaker author and educator. He was the son of J. Milton and Sara G. Miller In 1926 Alice Leinbach. He died in 1972. This collection contains the papers of Richmond P. Miller, Quaker author and educator, including correspondence, writings, and papers relating to various Quaker concerns. Miller was involved with the 1962 NBC television production, Gentle Persuaders; the William Penn Tercentenary in 1964; the William Jeanes Memorial Library controversy;...
Dates: 1923-1970

Moore-Tyson Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-206
Abstract The Moore and Tysons were Maryland Quaker families. Robert Rowland Moore (1863-1934) was married in 1886 to Margaret Gittings Tyson (1859-1937). The collection contains secondary and genealogical information, photographs, diaries, and some miscellaneous papers descending in the Moore, Townsend, Ellicott, and Tyson families. It includes writings about Elisha Tyson and the Tyson family, a copybook and other material concerning Joseph Townsend, Mary EllicottÂ’s diary of a journey to State of...
Dates: 1803-1986

Inazo Nitobe Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-107
Abstract Inazo Nitobe (1862-1933) was a Japanese Quaker diplomat, agriculturist, and educator who sought to act as an emissary of understanding between Japan and Western nations. He was born in Morioka, Japan, in the waning days of feudal Japan and became a Christian during his studies in Sapporo. He was further educated at Tokyo University and in 1884 became one of the first Japanese students to study in the United States. He joined the Society of Friends in 1886, and in 1891, he married Mary...
Dates: 1890-1991

Charles Smith Ogden family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-108
Abstract Charles Smith Ogden (1822-1904) was a Quaker businessman, genealogist, and civic leader. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, educated in Friends' schools, and married Emma Corbit in 1848. He worked as a wholesale druggist before the Civil War, was active on the committee to elect Abraham Lincoln, and served as Consul to Quebec, Canada, 1860-1864. In 1886, he began a tour around the world, which is recounted in his travel letters, 1886-1891. This collection contains genealogical...
Dates: 1732-1938

Edward F. Stratton Collected Papers on Ohio Quakers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-142
Abstract Edward F. Stratton (1876-1968) was a Quaker from Salem and Barnesville, Ohio. He served as Curator of the Salem Quarterly Meeting records and was Librarian of the Friends Society, Salem, Ohio. The collection contains historical and biographical information compiled by Edward F. Stratton about the Maule, Stratton, Williams, and related Ohio Quaker families, especially those involved in separations in Ohio Yearly Meeting. Of particular interest are Joshua's Maule's diaries and correspondence...
Dates: 1770-1967

Oral History Among Friends in Chester County (Pa)

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG4-054
Abstract

Audio cassettes and some transcripts of interviews with 55 Quakers, chiefly born in Chester County between 1889-1910. Interviews contain largely autobiographical data, as well as information about Quaker life and Chester County in general.

Dates: 1978-1979

Filtered By

  • Library: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College X
  • Subject: Quakers X
  • Subject: Quakers -- Social life and customs X

Filter Results

Additional filters:

Subject
Quakers -- Social life and customs 162
Quakers -- Pennsylvania 68
diaries 26
Quakers -- Diaries 22
Quakers -- Societies, etc. 19
∨ more
Lay ministry -- Society of Friends 18
Quakers -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia 17
Quakers -- 19th century -- Diaries 16
Quakers -- New York (State) 15
Church controversies -- Society of Friends 11
Quakers -- Social service 10
Society of Friends -- Hicksite separation 10
Literature -- Societies, etc. 9
Quakers -- New Jersey 9
Quakers -- United States 9
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 9
Quaker women 8
Quakers -- Education 8
Quakers -- Genealogy 8
Quakers -- Maryland 8
Quakers -- New York (State) -- New York 8
Quakers -- Virginia 8
Society of Friends -- Education 8
albums (books) 8
genealogies (histories) 8
Quakers -- 20th century -- Diaries 7
Quakers -- Delaware 7
Society of Friends -- Pennsylvania 7
Quaker women -- Pennsylvania 6
Quakers -- Ohio 6
Quakers -- Pennsylvania -- Delaware County 6
Society of Friends -- Correspondence 6
Society of Friends -- United States 6
Peace -- Religious aspects -- Society of Friends 5
Pennsylvania -- History -- Sources 5
Quaker abolitionists 5
Quaker authors 5
Quaker social reformers 5
Quakers -- Correspondence 5
Quakers -- Pennsylvania -- Chester County 5
Society of Friends -- Clergy 5
Education -- Pennsylvania 4
Philadelphia (Pa.) 4
Quakers -- Pennsylvania -- Montgomery County 4
Slavery -- United States 4
Society of Friends -- Charities 4
Society of Friends -- Doctrines 4
Society of Friends -- Indian affairs 4
Universities and colleges -- Pennsylvania 4
account books 4
Abolitionists 3
Byberry (Philadelphia, Pa.) 3
Canada -- Description and Travel 3
Delaware County (Pa.) 3
Indians of North America -- New York (State) 3
Media (Pa.) 3
Montgomery County (Pa.) -- History -- Sources 3
Pennsylvania -- Genealogy 3
Philadelphia (Pa.) -- History -- Sources 3
Prison reform -- Society of Friends 3
Quaker businesspeople 3
Quaker farmers 3
Quaker women -- Education 3
Quakers -- Iowa 3
Quakers -- New York (State) -- New York -- History -- 19th century 3
Quakers -- Pennsylvania -- Bucks County 3
Quakers -- United States -- Civil War, 1861–1865 3
Quakers in business 3
Schools -- Pennsylvania 3
Society of Friends -- History 3
Society of Friends -- History -- 19th century 3
Society of Friends -- History -- Societies, etc. 3
Society of Friends -- Ohio 3
Virginia -- History -- Sources 3
Youth -- Religious life 3
Youth -- Societies and clubs 3
African Americans -- Education 2
Agriculture -- Pennsylvania -- Delaware County 2
Aiken (S.C.) -- Social conditions -- History -- 19th century 2
Antislavery movements 2
Antislavery movements -- United States 2
Architecture -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia 2
Baltimore (Md.) -- Quakers 2
Charities -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia 2
Church and social problems -- Society of Friends 2
Church work with African Americans 2
Church work with Indians -- Society of Friends 2
Church work with the poor -- Society of Friends 2
Darby (Pa.) -- History 2
Delaware -- History -- Sources 2
Delaware County (Pa.) -- Genealogy 2
Diaries 2
Education -- Pennsylvania -- Bucks County 2
Education -- South Carolina -- Aiken 2
Farm life 2
Freed persons -- Education -- South Carolina 2
Indians, treatment of 2
Nonprofit organizations -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia 2
Philadelphia (Pa.) -- History 2
Phrenology 2
+ ∧ less
 
Names
Swarthmore College 18
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of Friends (Hicksite : 1827-1955) 6
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends Library 6
Westtown Boarding School 6
American Friends Service Committee 5
∨ more
Jackson, John, 1809-1855 5
Ferris, Benjamin, 1780-1867 4
Foulke family 4
George School (Bucks County, Pa.) 4
Hopper, Isaac T. (Isaac Tatem), 1771-1852 4
Ohio Yearly Meeting of Friends (Conservative : 1854- ) 4
Stabler family 4
Walker family 4
Brown family 3
Cadwallader, Priscilla, 1786-1859 3
Comly, John, 1773-1850 3
Fisher family 3
Fisher, Samuel Rowland, 1745-1834 3
Gibbons family 3
Haines family 3
Hamm, Thomas D. 3
Hicks, Elias, 1748-1830 3
Kersey, Jesse, 1768-1845 3
Miller family 3
Monthly Meeting of Friends of Philadelphia (Hicksite) 3
Moore family 3
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of Friends (Orthodox : 1827-1955) 3
Powell, Aaron M. (Aaron Macy), 1832-1899 3
Price family 3
Schofield Normal and Industrial School (Aiken, S.C.) 3
Schofield, Martha 3
Sharpless family 3
Warner family 3
Williams family 3
Young Friends' Association (New York, N.Y.) 3
Allen family 2
Brown, Moses, 1738-1836 2
Bunting family 2
Carter, Arabella, 1867- 2
Child, Lydia Maria Francis, 1802-1880 2
Cocke family 2
Cooper family 2
Dillwyn, George, 1738-1820 2
Engle family 2
Fallowfield Monthly Meeting of Friends 2
Ferris family 2
Ferris, Anna M., 1815-1890 2
Fisher, Jabez Maud, 1750-1779 2
Fisher, Miers, 1748-1819 2
Five Years Meeting (Society of Friends: U.S.) 2
Foster family 2
Foulke, Joseph, 1786-1863 2
Friends Boarding School (Barnesville, Ohio) 2
Friends Instruction Association (Philadelphia, Pa.) 2
Gibbons, Abby Hopper, 1801-1893 2
Gibbons, J. S. (James Sloan), 1810-1892 2
Gwynedd Boarding School (Gwynedd, Pa.) 2
Hallowell family 2
Hallowell, Benjamin, 1799-1877 2
Hicks, Edward, 1780-1849 2
Hoag, Huldah, 1762-1850 2
Hopper family 2
Howland family 2
Hunn family 2
Hunn, Lydia Jones Sharpless, 1818-1911 2
Jackson, Halliday, 1771-1835 2
Janney family 2
Jenkins family (Jenkins, Jabez, 1792-1858) 2
John family 2
John, Phebe, 1780-1855 2
John, Reuben, 1744-1822 2
Knight family 2
Lewis, Graceanna, 1821-1912 2
Lippincott, H. Mather, Jr. (Horace Mather), 1921-2010 2
Lloyd family 2
Mather family 2
Meyers family 2
New York Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Hicksite : 1828-1957 : New York, N.Y.) 2
New York Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Orthodox : 1828-1955) 2
Ohio Yearly Meeting of Friends (Orthodox : 1828-1854) 2
Palmer family 2
Paschall family 2
Pemberton, James, 1723-1809 2
Penn Sewing School (Philadelphia, Pa.) 2
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends 2
Poole, William, 1764-1829 2
Richardson, Elizabeth C., 1863-1947 2
Richardson, Nathaniel, 1839-1920 2
Rotch, William, 1734-1828 2
Sharon Female Academy (Darby, Pa. : Township) 2
Sharples, Edith, 1743-1787 2
Sharples, Joshua, 1747-1826 2
Shinn family 2
Smith family 2
Stratton, Edward F., 1876-1968 2
Swain, Joseph, 1857-1927 2
Tallcot, Joseph, 1768-1853 2
Truman, George 2
Turner family 2
Tyson family 2
+ ∧ less