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Collected papers of Alice P. Hadley and the Thread and Needle Society
Collection — othertype: RG5-302
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-302
Abstract
Alice C. Paxson Hadley (1857-1919) was the daughter of Frederick and Lydia Betts Paxson, Philadelphia Hicksite Quakers. She was a founding member of the Thread and Needle Society, a social and charitable club of young Friends. Alice kept a diary that recorded events and meetings of the group 1873 to 1880 which were transcribed by her granddaughter, and she collected memorabilia and speeches she presented.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1873 - 1897; 1873-1897, 2015
Catherine Haines commonplace book
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-017
Abstract
The commonplace book of Catherine Haines includes extracts on the art of writing, poetry (including three poems by Phillis Wheatley), extracts of speeches, extracts on child rearing and education, Indigenous peoples, a memorandum for Susanna James, extracts from William Hunt's illness, and a memorandum of Hannah Shoemaker.
Dates:
1775-1777
Elizabeth F. Haines papers
Collection — othertype: SC-051
Identifier: SFHL-SC-051
Abstract
This collection contains the papers of Elizabeth French Haines, relating to Kimberton Boarding School. Included are her piecebook and copybook, letters she wrote to her father and brother while at school, a Kimberton catalogue, and letters written by Emmor Kimber to the Haines family. Also included are letters from Elizabeth to her aunt describing her work as a school teacher, letters from Kimberton friends, a family deed, and a daguerretype of Elizabeth Haines later in her life.
Dates:
1838-1872
Zebedee Haines Papers
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-056
Abstract
Zebedee Haines (1843-1923) was a Quaker who was active in the work of the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of Friends and of its Indian Committee in the late 19th century. Zebedee was also a student, teacher, administrator, and school committee member at Westtown School. The Haines family ran a dairy farm in West Grove, Pennsylvania. The collection contains family correspondence and diaries. Also includes letters of Zebedee Haines to his wife, describing his visits to Tunesassa and to native...
Dates:
1857-1922
Nicholas Hallock papers
Collection — othertype: SC-228
Identifier: SFHL-SC-228
Abstract
The collections contains a draft or copy of a letter dated 6 mo. 1846 from Nicholas Hallock to Elizabeth Paxson which explains his religious beliefs; an 1848 letter from Henry Titus and others, Jerusalem, Long Island, NY, expressing their thanks for Hallock's religious visit; a copy of a letter dated 1835 from George Hull to Hallock, dispirited by the divisions among Friends; a record of the births of the family of Edward Hallock, younger brother of Nicholas; and a copy of the minute adopted...
Dates:
1835-1884
Hambleton family papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SFHL-SC-287
Scope and Contents
The collection contains draft correspondence and writings attributed to Isaac P. Hambleton of Carmel Monthly Meeting, Ohio. He was a strong supporter of abolition. The letters and manuscripts express liberal religious and progressive Quaker views.
Dates:
1829-1855 and undated
Charles Thomas Hancock, II, New York Young Friends Correspondent papers
Collection — othertype: SC -296
Identifier: SFHL-SC -296
Abstract
Charles Thomas Hancock, II, was a Quaker historian and activist. He served as a CO in World War II and was a member of Scarsdale Monthly Meeting and later Mount Toby Monthly Meeting. He served as editor of a newsletter, the New York Young Friends Correspondent from 1949-1951. The small collection contains largely business correspondence concerning the Correspondent, with some older Quaker material for reference. The Correspondent was published from 1939 to about 1951, supported by tbe two...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1949 - 1951
Hartford Vigil of Conscience for Peace in Viet Nam Collected Papers
Collection — othertype: CDG-A
Identifier: SCPC-CDG-A-Hartford Vigil of Conscience for Peace in Vietnam
Abstract
Collection consists primarily of printed materials, much of it produced by Promoting Enduring Peace and Business Executives Move for Vietnam Peace supporting the Vigil's anti-Vietnam war stance; includes a six-page summary of the work of the Vigil, written by a main organizer, Margaret N. Morrison.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1966-1975
Found in:
Swarthmore College Peace Collection
Sara Hartshorne diary
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-01-034
Abstract
Sara Hartshorne's diary entries focus on illnesses and deaths within the family, but also include religious reflections, descriptions of the weather, and visits with family and friends.
Dates:
1845-1856
John Russell Hayes Papers
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-180
Abstract
John Russell Hayes (1866-1945) was a Quaker educator, poet, and Librarian of Swarthmore College, 1906-1927 and Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College, 1927-1935. The collection contains letters received by Hayes, 1887-1936, diaries covering the period 1880-1935, and miscellaneous papers including an album of collected manuscript samples of contemporary poets. The diaries include poetry and cover personal and Swarthmore College activities and concerns.
Dates:
1880-1936
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- Parsons, Samuel, 1774-1841 6
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- Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of Friends (Hicksite : 1827-1955) 6
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- Scott, Lawrence, 1908-1986 6
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- Friends Committee on National Legislation (U.S.) 5
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- George School (Bucks County, Pa.) 5
- Grellet, Stephen, 1773-1855 5
- Hicks, Edward, 1780-1849 5
- Jackson, John, 1809-1855 5
- Janney, Samuel M. (Samuel Mcpherson), 1801-1880 5
- Jones, Rebecca, 1739-1817 5
- Kersey, Jesse, 1768-1845 5
- New York Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Orthodox : 1828-1955) 5
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- Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends 5
- Pickett, Clarence, 1884-1965 5
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- Baltimore Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends 4
- Bowles, Minnie, 1868-1958 4
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- Pemberton, James, 1723-1809 4
- Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of Friends (Hicksite : 1827-1955). Joint Committee on Indian Affairs (1869-1892) 4
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- Willoughby, George, pacifist 4
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- Young Friends' Association (New York, N.Y.) 4
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- Brinton, Anna Cox 3
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- Canton Christian College 3
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- Drinker, Henry, 1734-1809 3
- Evans, Charles, 1802-1879 3
- Evans, Edward W. (Edward Wyatt), 1882-1976 3
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- Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879 3
- Genesee Yearly Meeting of Friends 3
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