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Signe Wilkinson Papers
Collection — othertype: SC-295
Identifier: SFHL-SC-295
Abstract
The collection contains typescripts of lectures written by Pulitzer Prize winning political cartoonist Signe Wilkinson. Most are autobiographical and reflect her Quaker beliefs as well as activism through art. The papers are annotated and often include doodles and sketches.
Dates:
1997 - 2020
William Jeanes Memorial Library Controversy Papers
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-083
Abstract
Mary Knowles (b. 1910), a librarian at the William Jeanes Memorial Library in Plymouth, Pennsylvania, and Plymouth Monthly Meeting were the center of a “Red Scare” controversy in 1953-56 when Mrs. Knowles was accused of being a member of the Communist Party. Mary Knowles had pleaded the Fifth Amendment in 1953 before the Jenner Committee (Senate Internal Security Subcommittee) regarding her employment as secretary at the Samuel Adams School in Boston Mass. When she refused to take the...
Dates:
1939-1961 [bulk 1953-1960]
William Penn Charter School archives
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1115
Abstract
The William Penn Charter School archives contain the financial, historical, business, and social records of the school, dating back as far as 1611. Documents signed by William Penn, Benjamin Franklin, and former Philadelphia mayors William Hudson and Edward Shippen, are included as well as a variety of school texts and memorabilia, which illuminate the traditions and history of the William Penn Charter School.
Dates:
1611-1992
Williams family papers
Collection — othertype: SC-201
Identifier: SFHL-SC-201
Abstract
Contains family correspondence and some other papers of the extended Williams family, primarily from Esther and Benjamin Williams who were Philadelphia Quakers and from their nephew, Charles B. Williams, the son of Thomas Williams. Correspondents include Lippincotts, Warner, Roberts, and Dubre family members. Of special interest is a letter from Charles B. Williams, 1853, describing the vacationing habits of Philadelphians at mid-century. Also, a 1856 letter from Isaac Williams concerning...
Dates:
1804-1863
Letter about George Williams
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-801-02-009
Abstract
The collection consists of a letter from 1827 addressed to the Mayor of Philadelphia, Joseph Watson, about a potentially fugitive enslaved man, George Williams.
Dates:
1827 June 18
Willistown Monthly Meeting Records
Collection — othertype: SW/Ph/W550
Identifier: QM-Ph-W550
Scope and Contents
Records of Willistown Monthly Meeting, 1936-2006, include: Hicksite and United minutes since 1939; Hicksite and United trustees' minutes, 1942-1980 ; Hicksite and United financial records, 1936-1984 ; minutes of Willistown Preparative Meeting (1940-1952), 1935-1952.
Dates:
1936-2006
Willistown Preparative Meeting Records
Collection — othertype: SW/Ph/W560
Identifier: QM-Ph-W560
Scope and Contents
Records of Willistown Preparative Meeting (Hicksite), 1830-1940, as follows : minutes, 1867-1934 ; women's minutes, 1870-1880 ; trustees' minutes, 1931-1940 ; account books, 1830-1832, 1884-1935 ; trustees' account book, 1914-1932 ; women's library circulation record, 1844-1858.
Dates:
1830-1940
George Willoughby and Lillian Willoughby Papers
Collection
Identifier: SCPC-DG-236
Abstract
George Willoughby (December 9, 1914 - January 5, 2010) and Lillian Willoughby (c. 1916 - January 15, 2009) were Quaker activists who took part in nonviolent protests against war, conducted nonviolence trainings in India and other countries, and advocated for preservation of land in New Jersey and elsewhere.
Dates:
1931-2010
Found in:
Swarthmore College Peace Collection
Hannah Wilson papers
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-344
Abstract
Primarily manuscript letters addressed to Hannah Wilson of Plymouth Meeting, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, a member of Gwynedd Monthly Meeting. Most of the correspondents were family and friends of the Wilson, Schofield, and Williams families. The letters contain family news with reference to social and political concerns including slavery and abolition. The letters were transcribed and published with annotations. The collection also contains photographs of the Mills family (Hannah's...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1836 - 1860; 1795 - 1920
Sarah D. Wilt diary
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-801-01-001
Abstract
This collection contains a diary created by Sarah D. Wilt between the years 1864 and 1872. In her entries she wrote about traveling with her family.
Dates:
1864-1872
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- Jones, Rufus M. (Rufus Matthew), 1863-1948 8
- Lloyd family 8
- Mott, Lucretia, 1793-1880 8
- Pemberton, James, 1723-1809 8
- Green Street Monthly Meeting of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) 7
- Hicks, Elias, 1748-1830 7
- Cadbury, Henry J. (Henry Joel), 1883-1974 6
- Central Philadelphia Monthly Meeting of Friends 6
- Comly, John, 1773-1850 6
- Drinker, Henry, 1734-1809 6
- Elkinton family 6
- Foulke family 6
- George School (Bucks County, Pa.) 6
- Kersey, Jesse, 1768-1845 6
- Monthly Meeting of Friends of Philadelphia (Hicksite) 6
- Smith family 6
- Young Friends Movement (Philadelphia, Pa.) 6
- Brown family 5
- Brown, Moses, 1738-1836 5
- Cope family 5
- Elkinton, J. Passmore (Joseph Passmore), 1887-1971 5
- Evans family 5
- Fellowship of Reconciliation (U.S.) 5
- Friends Peace Committee (Philadelphia, Pa.) 5
- Hamm, Thomas D. 5
- Hicks, Edward, 1780-1849 5
- Hunn family 5
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- Libby, Frederick J. (Frederick Joseph), 1874-1970 5
- Miller, Richmond P. (Richmond Pearson), 1902-1972 5
- Pemberton, John, 1727-1795 5
- Sharpless family 5
- Smedley family 5
- Swarthmore Monthly Meeting (Society of Friends) 5
- Walton family 5
- Abington Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends 4
- Allen family 4
- Biddle, Clement M. (Clement Miller), 1876-1959 4
- Chester Monthly Meeting (Society of Friends : 1681-1827) 4
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- Civilian Public Service 4
- Evans, Edward W. (Edward Wyatt), 1882-1976 4
- Fisher family 4
- Friendly Association for Regaining and Preserving Peace with the Indians by Pacific Measures 4
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- Germantown Monthly Meeting (Society of Friends : Philadelphia, Pa.) 4
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- Gurney, Joseph John, 1788-1847 4
- Gwynedd Monthly Meeting of Friends (Hicksite : 1827-1936) 4
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- Hull, Hannah Clothier, 1872-1958 4
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- Palmer family 4
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- Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of Friends (Hicksite : 1827-1955). Joint Committee on Indian Affairs (1869-1892) 4
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- Price family 4
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- Taylor family 4
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- Walker family 4
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- Wharton, Joseph, 1826-1909 4
- Whitson, Benjamin F., 1867-1957 4
- Williams family 4
- Willoughby, George, pacifist 4
- Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. International Office 4
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- Abington Monthly Meeting of Friends (Hicksite : 1827-1955) 3
- Allinson, Brent D. (Brent Dow) 3
- American Young Friends Fellowship 3
- Bartram family 3
- Bond, Elizabeth Powell, 1841-1926 3
- Brinton family 3
- Brinton, Anna Cox 3
- Brinton, Howard Haines, 1884-1973 3
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