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Somerville Literary Society Records

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG6-Q001
Abstract The Somerville Literary Society was a women students' literary organization founded at Swarthmore College in 1871. The purposes of the organization were to discuss literature, strengthen the friendship between its members, and prepare them for the wider field of action and influence opening to women, according to the group's constitution. The collection contains the records of the Somerville Literary Society, including constitution, minutes, financial papers,...
Dates: 1871-1978

Mary Howell Swett diary

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-01-079
Abstract

Diary of Mary Swett's religious visit to England in 1797. Entries describe her travel, attendance at meetings, and Quaker hosts in England.

Dates: 1797-1799

The Octagon records

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-09-020
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of one volume of minutes from "The Octagon," a society in Philadelphia, Pennslyvania. It also includes a role book of its members in the back.

Dates: 1892-1894

Philip Tidyman manuscripts

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Identifier: HC.MC-975-07-120
Abstract

This collection is comprised of two volumes of the manuscripts of the letters of Philip Tidyman's travel throughout New England and Canada from his home in Charleston, South Carolina. The collection also includes correspondence, transcribed letters, and typed notes related to the manuscripts.

Dates: 1810

Tract Association of Friends collection

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Identifier: HC.MC-1280
Abstract

This is the collection for the Tract Association of Friends of Philadelphia.

Dates: 1816-2012

Trenton Friends Association Records

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Identifier: SFHL-RG4-064
Abstract

The Trenton Friends Association was formed in 1892 in Trenton, New Jersey, to promote “a thorough knowledge of the history and testimonies of the Society of Friends.” Meetings were held monthly, except in the summer, in the Trenton Friends meeting house. Papers were presented on a variety of topics. The collection contains minutes, constitution and bylaws, and manuscripts of papers read at meetings.

Dates: 1892-1908

Trenton Friends Literary Society Minute book

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG4-105
Abstract

Trenton Friends Literary Society was formed by a group of Quakers in Trenton, New Jersey, who met every two weeks at members' homes to discuss books, poetry and lectures. Collection contains Minutes of Trenton Friends Literary Society, 1893-1903. Also includes 1893 essay by Dr. Laura Satterthwaite, entitled An Appeal for Loyalty to Truth rather than Sect.

Dates: 1893-1903

Elizabeth Stanley Trotter letters

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-270
Abstract

Letters about Quaker family genealogy

Dates: 1930-02-06

Union Lyceum (Montgomery Co., Pa.) Records

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG4-065
Abstract

The Union Lyceum, established 1875, was a literary society whose membership consisted primarily of members of the Society of Friends in the Ambler and Gwynedd area of Montgomery County, Pa. The records contain minutes 1875-1900 (gap 1891-1900) and the 25th Anniversary Program.

Dates: 1875-1900

Joseph Walton diaries

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Identifier: HC.MC-975-01-083
Abstract

Joseph Walton's diary entries focus on his various religious visits in the United States, and include details about his travel, attendance at meetings, descriptions of the communities he visited, discussions concerning the status of free African Americans, and issues surrounding voting, as well as descriptions of his time among Seneca and Onondaga reservations in New York.

Dates: 1875-1894

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