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Wistar-Canby family papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1343
Abstract

This collection contains materials that belonged to members of the Wistar and Canby families, prominent families in Pennsylvania and Delaware. It consists mostly of diaries, photographs, and personal papers that belonged to members of the extended Wistar-Canby family. Many of the letters and personal papers have to do with family genaological research pursued by William Marriott Canby Jr. Also included in this collection is a baby shirt and cap worn by William Canby in 1748.

Dates: 1721 - 2005

Sarah Wistar diary

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-01-088
Abstract

Early diary entries describe Sallie's classes and studies in her efforts to earn her high school diploma, while later entries describe social calls, illnesses in the family, and other family news, as well as Sallie's responsibilities as the eldest daughter living at home.

Dates: 1857-1859

Thomas Wistar journals

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-01-089
Abstract

Thomas Wistar's journal entries largely describe his work as an Indian Commissioner, including visits to Washington D.C., the Seneca Nation, the Wichita Indian Agency, and other Native American Reservations. In addition to his work as a commissioner, entries detail social calls with family and friends, descriptions of Quaker meetings, and religious reflection and prayers.

Dates: 1841-1875

Harris Wofford papers

 Collection
Identifier: BMC-M93
Abstract As a former United States Senator from Pennsylvania, chair of America's Promise, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service, and Special Assistant to President John F. Kennedy, Harris Wofford dedicated much of his career and personal life to advocating for public service. The Harris Wofford papers contain over 400 linear feet of extensive notes, research files, writings, correspondence, political papers and audio/visual recordings documenting an impressive career of a citizen...
Dates: 1940 - 1990
Found in: Bryn Mawr College

Woman's Club of Swarthmore records

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG7-001
Abstract

This collection contains the records of the Woman's Club of Swarthore, founded in 1898. The Club offered women of the community a means of support and education, a place to meet and find common interests and nurtured the founding of a number of community organizations. The Club disbanded in 2002.

Dates: 1898-1995

Women in Action collection

 Collection
Identifier: HCQ-003-128
Abstract

The collection contains email printouts with information about the club's weekly meetings.

Dates: 2012 - 2013

Women's Association of Philadelphia for the Relief of the Freedman letter and financial papers

 Collection — othertype: SC-149
Identifier: SFHL-SC-149
Abstract

This collection includes letters and papers concerning the shipment of clothing to Freedmen in Virginia. A letter from Lydia H. Atkinson gives information on the reception of the goods and their dispersal. Lists of specific items sent are also included.

Dates: 1863-1866

Women's Athletic Association of Swarthmore College records

 Collection — othertype: RG6-Q036
Identifier: SFHL-RG6-Q036
Abstract

This collection contains meeting minutes, handbooks, and other records of the Women's Athletic Association of Swarthmore College (WAA), a student organization that held various administrative responsibilities relating to women's athletics. It was founded in 1898 as the Girls' Athletic Club of Swarthmore College. The Women's Athletic Association existed in some form into the 1980s at least.

Dates: 1902-1963

Women's Suffrage Ephemera collection

 Collection
Identifier: BMC-M88
Abstract

The Women's Suffrage Ephemera collection includes a variety of ephemera related to the fight for women's suffrage dating from c. 1910 until the early 1920s.

Dates: 1890 - 1920
Found in: Bryn Mawr College

Wood family silhouettes

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-258
Abstract

This collection contains 15 silhouettes.

Dates: 1809-1843

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Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College 447
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Quakers -- Pennsylvania 246
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Names
Swarthmore College 87
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends 30
Haverford College 27
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of Friends (Orthodox : 1827-1955) 27
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends Library 25
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American Friends Service Committee 22
Westtown Boarding School 17
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of Friends (Hicksite : 1827-1955) 15
Bryn Mawr College 12
Pendle Hill (School: Wallingford, Pa.) 12
Penn, William, 1644-1718 9
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
Jenkins family (Jenkins, Jabez, 1792-1858) 5
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
Chester Monthly Meeting of Friends (Hicksite : 1827-1934) 4
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
Friends Committee on National Legislation (U.S.) 4
Friends Conference on Religion and Psychology 4
Germantown Monthly Meeting (Society of Friends : Philadelphia, Pa.) 4
Green Street Monthly Meeting of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.). Fair Hill Friends' Meeting 4
Gurney, Joseph John, 1788-1847 4
Gwynedd Monthly Meeting of Friends (Hicksite : 1827-1936) 4
Gwynedd Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (1936- ) 4
Hull, Hannah Clothier, 1872-1958 4
Jackson, John, 1809-1855 4
Media Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends 4
Monthly Meeting of Friends of Philadelphia for the Western District (Philadelphia, Pa.) 4
Monthly Meeting of Friends of Philadelphia held at Spruce Street (Hicksite : 1833-1903) 4
New York Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends 4
Ohio Yearly Meeting of Friends (Conservative : 1854- ) 4
Palmer family 4
Parrish, Dillwyn, 1809-1886 4
Parrish, John, 1729-1807 4
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of Friends (Hicksite : 1827-1955). Joint Committee on Indian Affairs (1869-1892) 4
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends. International Outreach Committee (1974-) 4
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends. Mission Board 4
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends. Religious Education Committee 4
Plymouth Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends 4
Price family 4
Scattergood, Joseph 4
Taylor family 4
Truman, George 4
United Nations 4
Valentino, Carmen 4
Walker family 4
Walton, George A. (George Arthur), 1883- 4
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
A Quaker Action Group 3
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
Brown, Moses, 1793-1879 3
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