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Mary Kite commonplace book

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-060
Abstract

The commonplace book of Mary Kite includes extracts from her diary, correspondence, and an account of a religious visit to North Carolina. Diary entries concern family news, as well as Kite's attendance at Quaker meetings and social events.

Dates: 1831-1851

Lavinia Lloyd Knight Papers

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Identifier: SFHL-RG5-082
Abstract

Lavinia Lloyd Knight (1816-1863) was a Quaker, of Wilmington, Delaware. The collection contains corresondence with Knight's sister, Elizabeth Knorr Knight (1814-1841), lesson book and journal kept as student (1830-1832) of Eli Hilles (1783-1863), essays, poems, biographical material, and other papers.

Dates: 1825-1857

Ladies Benevolent Association of New Brighton (Pa.)

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Identifier: SFHL-RG4-072
Abstract The Ladies Benevolent Association of New Brighton was a largely Quaker women's society, founded in 1846 in New Brighton, Pennsylvania, to provide clothing and other necessities to destitute poor. In 1907, the Ladies Benevolent Association cooperated with groups to engage a visiting nurse; this organization, known as the District Nurse Association was disbanded five years later. After World War II, the need for sewing declined, and the Ladies Benevolent Association then turned its support to...
Dates: 1846-1977

Mary Shackleton Leadbeater diary

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Identifier: HC.MC-975-01-041
Abstract

Mary Shackleton Leadbeater was an Irish Quaker poet and author. Her diary was written for Sarah Dillwyn, and entitled "A Tour Through the Northern Part of England." Entries describe Leadbeater's arrival in Dublin, her voyage to England, including a description of the ship and passengers, her arrival in Liverpool, and her travels to see various Friends throughout London and Northern England.

Dates: 1784

Mary Shakleton Leadbeater manuscripts

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Identifier: HC.MC-975-07-059
Abstract

This collection is comprised of a number of handwritten manuscript works by Mary Shakleton Leadbeater.

Dates: 1780-1826

Lewis-Fussell Family Papers

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Identifier: SFHL-RG5-087
Abstract Bartholomew Fussell was a Quaker minister who married Rebecca Bond at Abington Monthly Meeting in Pennsylvania in 1781. He was a member of Uwchlan Monthly Meeting of Friends at his death in 1838. The couple had eight children, viz. Esther, William, Sarah, Joseph, Jacob, Bartholomew, Rebecca, and Solomon. Esther married John Lewis in 1818, and they had four children, among whom was Graceanna Lewis, Quaker scientist and humanitarian. Joseph Fussell married Elizabeth Moore in 1814, and their...
Dates: 1698-1978

Frederick J. and Faith Ward Libby Papers

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Identifier: SCPC-DG-087
Abstract

Frederick J. Libby (1874-1970) was a pacifist, writer, speaker and fundraiser. He was the founder of the National Council for Prevention of War, 1921-1970. Faith Ward Libby (1902-1984) was also a peace activist and member of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. The two married in 1932. This collection contains their personal correspondence.

Dates: 1909-1969; Majority of material found within 1931-1969

Elizabeth R. Lippincott (Elizabeth Roberts) Family Papers

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Identifier: SFHL-RG5-088
Abstract

Elizabeth Roberts Lippincott (1888-1979) was a Quaker genealogist from Moorestown, New Jersey. The collection contains chiefly genealogical and card files relating to the Lippincott, Shinn, Thorne, and related Quaker families of Moorestown and elsewhere, together with correspondence, journals, and essays, and collected materials relating to Quaker history, particularly various Friends Meetings and Moorestown Friends School.

Dates: 1793-1979

Lloyd family commonplace books

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Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-023
Abstract

The Lloyd family commonplace books include extracts, poetry, and literary quotes.

Dates: 1815-1858

Lloyd family diaries

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Identifier: HC.MC-975-01-043
Abstract

This collection includes a variety of diaries of the Lloyd family, including three anonymous diaries, one diary written by Mary Ann Lloyd, one by Sarah Lloyd, and one by Susan Lloyd. Diary entries are generally related to religion, Quaker meetings, and social calls. Some volumes includes extracts or poetry.

Dates: 1815-1873

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Bean, Joel, 1825-1914 2
Bond, Elizabeth Powell, 1841-1926 2
Burritt, Elihu, 1810-1879 2
Dugdale, Joseph A., 1810-1896 2
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Emlen, Sarah Foulke Farquhar (Sarah Foulke Farquhar Emlen), 1787-1849 2
Female Association of Philadelphia for the Relief of the Sick and Infirm Poor with Clothing 2
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Mary Elizabeth Pidgeon (1890-1979) 2
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Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends. Indian Committee 2
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Alexander, Horace Gundry, 1889-1989 1
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