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The Meeting School (Rindge, N.H.) records

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG4-129
Abstract

The Meeting School was an experimental, co-educational Quaker farm school located in Rindge, N.H. It was founded in 1957 and closed in 2011. The collection contains the records from its inception to closing, publications, and other related records.

Dates: 1957 - 2014

Agnes L. Tierney papers

 Collection — othertype: SC-134
Identifier: SFHL-SC-134
Abstract

This collection includes papers and speeches written by Agnes L. Tierney. Subjects include John Woolman, Quakers in social reform, women's rights, and Quaker education.

Dates: 1885-1935 and n.d

Margaret Tinkcom collection on Friends Select School

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Identifier: HC.MC-950-076
Abstract

This collection is comprised of the correspondence, manuscripts, and research notes concerning Tinkcom's research on the Friends Select School.

Dates: 1961

Khalil A. Totah and Eva Marshall Totah papers

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Identifier: HC.MC-1210
Abstract The papers revolve around three topics and provide a picture of Quakers in Palestine in the 20th century: Khalil A. Totah, his second wife, Eva Marshall Totah and his first wife, Ermina Jones Totah. Khalil Totah discusses the situation in Palestine, primarily in the 1930s, and speaks of his own life and aspirations, as when he became a Quaker minister. His diaries expand the picture, adding information about Friends Boys School in Ramallah (Palestine) and his understanding of the political...
Dates: 1896-1955

Correspondence concerning John Unthank Gift

 Collection — othertype: SC-232
Identifier: SFHL-SC-232
Abstract Contains correspondence concerning the gift of Dr. John Unthank of Limerick, Ireland, of £1,000, to be divided between two concerns: first, to the Ohio, Indiana and Baltimore Yearly Meetings to be applied by them through their Indian committees toward promoting the so-called civilization and Christian instruction of Native Americans; and, secondly£250 each to Indiana and Ohio Yearly Meetings toward establishing boarding schools for the children of members. Samuel Parsons of New York Yearly...
Dates: 1835-1837

George Vaux Papers

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Identifier: SFHL-RG5-238
Abstract The Vaux family was a prominent Philadelphia Quaker family active in a number of charitable concerns, particularly as relate to the education of African-Americans. This collection includes papers from three George Vauxes: 1832-1915, 1863-1927, and 1908-1996, spanning a little over a century from the 1890s to the 1990s. There are administrative documents from the Institute of Colored Youth (later known as the Richard Humphreys Foundation), Friends’ Freedmen’s Association, and the Emlen...
Dates: 1885-1995

Elizabeth Gray Vining papers

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Identifier: HC.MC-1141
Abstract

Elizabeth Gray Vining (1902-1999) was an author of children’s books and served as the tutor to the crown prince of Japan, Akihito, from 1946 to 1950. The collection consists of correspondence, materials regarding books authored by Vining, articles, lectures and addresses, photographs, and information documenting her and her family's lives.

Dates: 1897-1989

Vipont-Brown-Crowley Family Papers

 Collection — othertype: SC-157
Identifier: SFHL-SC-157
Abstract

The Vipont, Brown, and Crowley families were active Quakers in England and were particularly involved in Mount Street Monthly Meeting.

Dates: 1802-1993

George A. (George Arthur) Walton Papers

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Identifier: SFHL-RG5-157
Abstract George A. Walton (1883-1969) was the long-time headmaster of the George School, a Quaker boarding school in Newtown, Pennsylvania. He succeeded his father as headmaster in 1912 and served until 1948. After his retirement, he continued to be active in Quaker organizations and concerns, including the reunification of the Society of Friends in 1955. He was a member of Newtown Monthly Meeting. The collection contains family and other correspondence, writings, and related papers. Correspondents...
Dates: 1842 - 1969; Majority of material found within 1904 - 1969

Joseph Solomon Walton Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-158
Abstract

Joseph Solomon Walton (1855-1912) was a Quaker educator and the second principal (1901-1912) of the George School (Bucks County, Pa.). The collection contains diaries and biographical material, financial and legal papers, correspondence, writings and lectures, and papers related to the George School.

Dates: 1878-1943 [bulk, 1878-1910]

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Friends World College 3
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New York Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends. Committee on a Friends World College 3
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Cadbury, Henry J. (Henry Joel), 1883-1974 2
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Haverford College 2
Holcombe, Hadassah M. L. (Hadassah Moore Leeds), 1891-1878 2
Institute for Colored Youth (Philadelphia, Pa.) 2
New York Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Hicksite: 1828-1955) 2
Nicklin, George L. 2
Nine-Partners' Boarding School (Washington, N.Y.) 2
Penn, William, 1644-1718 2
Richard Humphreys Foundation 2
Schofield Normal and Industrial School (Aiken, S.C.) 2
Schofield, Martha 2
Swarthmore College 2
Walton, George A. (George Arthur), 1883- 2
Abington Friends School (Abington, Pa.) 1
Abington Monthly Meeting of Friends (Hicksite : 1827-1955) 1
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Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 1
Akihito, Emperor of Japan 1
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American League against War and Fascism 1
American League for Peace and Democracy 1
American Peace Society 1
American Unitarian Association 1
Association of Friends Schools. Executive Committee 1
Atlantic City Area Monthly Meeting (Society of Friends : Galloway, N.J.) 1
Atlantic City Friends School (Atlantic City, N.J.) 1
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Bates, Elisha, 1781-1861 1
Benezet, Anthony 1
Birdsall, William W. (William Wilfred), 1854-1909 1
Bowne, Amy, 1795- 1
Bristol Friends' School 1
Bronner, Edward 1
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Brown, Cedric Vipont, 1896-1972 1
Brown, Dorothy, 1874-1968 1
Brown, E. Vipont (Edward Vipont), 1863-1955 1
Brown, Elizabeth Potts 1
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Brown, Moses, 1738-1836 1
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Byberry Preparative Meeting (Society of Friends) 1
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Carter, W. (William), 1651-1739 1
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Cheyney Training School for Teachers 1
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Churchman, John, 1753-1805 1
Clothier, Isaac 1
Collins, Sarah, b. 1795 1
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Cox, Sallie (Sarah Jones), 1837-1930 1
Cromwell, Caroline A., b. 1833 1
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Crowley, Mary Catherine, 1834-1912 1
Curtis, Barbara 1
Deptford Free School (Woodbury, N.J.) 1
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Dillwyn, George, 1738-1820 1
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Elfreth, Jacob R. Jr., 1837-1924 1
Emlen Institution for the Benefit of Children of African and Indian Descent (Philadelphia, Pa.) 1
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Emlen, James, 1760-1798 1
Emlen, James, 1792-1866 1
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Emlen, Samuel, 1829-1920 1
Emlen, Sarah Foulke Farquhar (Sarah Foulke Farquhar Emlen), 1787-1849 1
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First Day School General Conference 1
Forster, Josiah, 1782-1870 1
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Friends' Central School System. Executive Committee 1
Friends' Select School (Media, Pa,) 1
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