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Thomas family papers
Collection — othertype: SC-237
Identifier: SFHL-SC-237
Abstract
The collection contains correspondence, a guest book, 1914-1939, kept by Edward and Margaret Thomas, and miscellaneous writings. Family correspondence includes letters from and received by Rebecca M. and Allen C. Thomas, 1885-1888 and 1902, and childhood correspondence of Edward Thomas, 1887-1892, together with his student transcript from Haverford College, 1897. A letter to Allen Thomas from biblical scholar James Rendel Harris, dated Feb. 16, 1889, Jerusalem, describes his visit and...
Dates:
1885 - 1963
Thomas Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-156
Abstract
This small collection contains chiefly short manuscripts concerning women's issues, in particular suffrage and temperance. Most of the material, including essays on prominent Quakers and piece books, are by Ellen L. Thomas (1853-1925), a birthright member of Radnor Monthly Meeting and president of Montgomery County Suffrage Association
Dates:
ca. 1867-ca. 1919
Thomas family papers
Collection — othertype: SC-209
Identifier: SFHL-SC-209
Abstract
Contains primarily financial and estate papers of the Charles Thomas family of Montgomery County, Pa., especially the marriage settlement and estate papers of his mother, Sarah Roberts, widow of John Thomas. Also a brief account of the family estate by his granddaughter, marriage certificates, and deeds.
Dates:
1808-1909
Wilbur K. (Wilbur Kelsey) Thomas Papers
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-149
Abstract
Wilbur K. Thomas (1882-1953), a Quaker born in Indiana, was executive secretary of the American Friends Service Committee from 1918 to 1929. He graduated from Friends University in 1904, served as pastor of various Quaker churches, graduated from Yale Divinity School in 1907, earned a Ph.D. from Boston University in 1914, and was a member of Boston Friends Meeting after 1909. He was director of the Carl Schurz Memorial Foundation in Philadelphia from 1930 to 1946. The collection contains...
Dates:
1914-1933
Jonah Thompson correspondence
Collection — othertype: SC-131
Identifier: SFHL-SC-131
Abstract
This collection contains correspondence received by English Quaker Jonah Thompson. The bulk of these are written by Friends in Pennsylvania, relating the developing conflict between the Pennsylvania government and the Delaware Indians, and expressing concern with the role Quakers should have in a military defense of the colony. Included is a detailed account of developments regarding this issue in the Pennsylvania government by James Pemberton. Other prominent Philadelphia correspondents...
Dates:
1756-1759
Thomson-Eyre Family Albums
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-PA-039
Abstract
This collection consists of 5 photograph albums, dating from approximately 1860-1895, from Mary Sullivan Patterson, a Quaker historian and genealogist. The collection contains mostly of family member portaits.
Dates:
1860 - 1929
Thorne Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-191
Abstract
This collection contains correspondence, memorabilia, and photographs of a New York City Quaker family. It includes some writings by Phebe Anna Thorne (1828-1909), a Quaker minister, and travel correspondence from various family members.
Dates:
1848-1909
Thornton Family Research Papers (copies)
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-150
Abstract
This group of papers relating to the Thornton family, all copies, were made available to Harriet Frorer Durham, a Quaker writer who was working on a biography of Dr. William Thornton (1759-1828) of Philadelphia. William Thornton of England, Dr. Thorton's descendent, provided the papers. The collection contains genealogical material compiled for Dr. William Thornton and photocopies of business and legal papers (1673-1802).
Dates:
1673-1963
James Thornton correspondence
Collection — othertype: SC-132
Identifier: SFHL-SC-132
Abstract
This collection includes letters written to and by James Thornton, mostly regarding his work and the work of other Friends in travelling ministry, both in the United States and in England. Among the correspondents are John Pemberton, Samuel Allinson, Henry Drinker, Thomas Fisher, Rebecca Jones, and William Rathbone.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1669-1792- 1771-1792
Agnes L. Tierney papers
Collection — othertype: SC-134
Identifier: SFHL-SC-134
Abstract
This collection includes papers and speeches written by Agnes L. Tierney. Subjects include John Woolman, Quakers in social reform, women's rights, and Quaker education.
Dates:
1885-1935 and n.d
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- Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends Library 12
- Friends General Conference (U.S.) 11
- Hallowell, Benjamin, 1799-1877 11
- Hopper, Isaac T. (Isaac Tatem), 1771-1852 11
- Pendle Hill (School: Wallingford, Pa.) 11
- Comly, John, 1773-1850 9
- Mott, Lucretia, 1793-1880 8
- Ferris, Benjamin, 1780-1867 7
- George School (Bucks County, Pa.) 7
- Jackson, John, 1809-1855 7
- Kersey, Jesse, 1768-1845 7
- Parrish, Dillwyn, 1809-1886 7
- Parsons, Samuel, 1774-1841 7
- Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of Friends (Hicksite : 1827-1955) 7
- Whittier, John Greenleaf, 1807-1892 7
- Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879 6
- Hicks, Edward, 1780-1849 6
- Janney, Samuel M. (Samuel Mcpherson), 1801-1880 6
- Lloyd family 6
- Moore family 6
- Pemberton, James, 1723-1809 6
- Scott, Job, 1751-1793 6
- Valentino, Carmen 6
- Wharton family 6
- Wharton, Joseph, 1826-1909 6
- Williams family 6
- Bean, Joel, 1825-1914 5
- Cooper family 5
- Fisher family 5
- Foulke family 5
- Grellet, Stephen, 1773-1855 5
- Hunn family 5
- Jackson, Halliday, 1771-1835 5
- Jenkins family (Jenkins, Jabez, 1792-1858) 5
- Jenkins, Charles Francis, 1865-1951 5
- Jones, Rufus M. (Rufus Matthew), 1863-1948 5
- New York Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Hicksite: 1828-1955) 5
- New York Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Orthodox : 1828-1955) 5
- Ohio Yearly Meeting of Friends (Conservative : 1854- ) 5
- Palmer family 5
- Pemberton, John, 1727-1795 5
- Penn, William, 1644-1718 5
- Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends 5
- Price family 5
- Schofield Normal and Industrial School (Aiken, S.C.) 5
- Schofield, Martha 5
- Smedley family 5
- Smith family 5
- Tolles, Frederick Barnes, 1915-1975 5
- Truman, George 5
- Walker family 5
- Wharton, Deborah Fisher, 1795-1888 5
- Wilson family 5
- Bassett family 4
- Bond, Elizabeth Powell, 1841-1926 4
- Brown, Moses, 1738-1836 4
- Cadbury, Henry J. (Henry Joel), 1883-1974 4
- Cadwallader, Priscilla, 1786-1859 4
- Coffin family 4
- Dillwyn, George, 1738-1820 4
- Drinker, Henry, 1734-1809 4
- Elkinton family 4
- Five Years Meeting (Society of Friends: U.S.) 4
- Forbush, Bliss, 1896-1990 4
- Fothergill, Samuel 4
- Friendly Association for Regaining and Preserving Peace with the Indians by Pacific Measures 4
- Gibbons family 4
- Gibbons, Abby Hopper, 1801-1893 4
- Gurney, Joseph John, 1788-1847 4
- Hallowell family 4
- Hayes, John Russell, 1866-1945 4
- Hull, Hannah Clothier, 1872-1958 4
- Jackson, William M. (William Morris), 1837-1919 4
- Mott, James, 1788-1868 4
- New York Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Hicksite : 1828-1957 : New York, N.Y.) 4
- Parrish family 4
- Parrish, Edward, 1822-1872 4
- Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of Friends (Hicksite : 1827-1955). Joint Committee on Indian Affairs (1869-1892) 4
- Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of Friends (Orthodox : 1827-1955) 4
- Powell, Aaron M. (Aaron Macy), 1832-1899 4
- Sharpless family 4
- Stabler family 4
- Taylor family 4
- Thomas family 4
- Walton family 4
- Young Friends' Association (New York, N.Y.) 4
- Alexandria Boarding School (Alexandria, Va.) 3
- Allen family 3
- Baltimore Yearly Meeting of Friends (Hicksite: 1828-1968) 3
- Baltimore Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends 3
- Bean, Hannah E. (Hannah Elliott), 1830-1909 3
- Braithwaite, Anna, 1788-1859 3
- Brinton family 3
- Broomell, Anna Pettit 3
- Brown family 3 + ∧ less
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