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Joshua P. Blanchard Collected Papers
Collection
Identifier: SCPC-CDG-A-Blanchard, Joshua Pollard
Abstract
Joshua Pollard Blanchard was born in 1782. His "Quaker" principles led him into being an important nineteenth century peace leader (and abolitionist). Blanchard was an absolute pacifist who was a conscientious objector during the war of 1812, and was tried in New York. He joined the Massachusetts Peace Society in 1816 and was very active for many years in the American Peace Society (APSl).
Dates:
1819-1868
Found in:
Swarthmore College Peace Collection
Dorothea Johnson Blom Papers
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-241
Abstract
Dorothea Johnson Blom (1911-1991) was a Quaker writer, artist, and teacher. She became a member of the Society of Friends in 1937 at Chappaqua Monthly Meeting, subsequently transferring to Purchase Monthly Meeting. She co-authored nine books and taught courses at Pendle Hill and other schools in art history and art appreciation with an emphasis on the Jungian concept of growth and spiritual needs. The collection contains her letters to her friend Liza B. ("Betty") Lewis, 1961-1975,...
Dates:
1961-1975
Robert O. and Margaret C. Blood Papers
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-263
Abstract
Robert O. and Margaret C. Blood were active Quakers, members of Ann Arbor Monthly Meeting, MI. The collection contains primarily the papers of Margaret Blood, including correspondence, writings, journals (mostly fragments) after about 1960. There are also some writings by Robert Blood including student papers and articles for periodicals, as well as material on their joint counseling workshops and papers concerning their son, Peter Blood, and the draft during the Vietnam era.
Dates:
1942-1999
William Z. Shetter Bloomington Monthly Meeting Papers
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-219
Abstract
William Z. Shetter (b. 1927) is Professor of Germanic Studies at Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana. He is an active member of the Society of Friends, and served as clerk of Bloomington Monthly Meeting for two terms, 1982-1985 and 1992-1995. During his first tenure as clerk, he kept a detailed personal journal, recording all that was going on in the Meeting as well as his thoughts and perceptions. During his second tenure, the Meeting decided to take under its care the marriage of a...
Dates:
1982-1993
"An Addition to the book, entitled, The Spirit of the Martyrs Revived. It being a short account of some Remarkable Persecution in New England"
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-07-014
Abstract
The manuscript of Joseph Bolles, entitled "An Addition to the book, entitled, The Spirit of the Martyrs revived. It being a short account of some Remarkable Persecution in New England," was originally written in 1758. This volume is a handwritten copy, copied by Charles E. Pratt at an unknown date. The volume details the history of British Quaker martyrs in New England.
Dates:
1758
Elizabeth Powell Bond Papers
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-014
Abstract
Elizabeth Powell Bond (1841-1926) served for four years as Matron of Swarthmore College and was appointed as its first Dean of Women in 1890. She retired in 1906. 1906. A birthright Quaker and lifelong member of the Society of Friends, she played an important role in the development of coeducation at the College. (1860-1926), diaries and journals (1856-1925), business papers, speeches and articles, pictures, and memorabilia. Correspondents include Louisa M. Alcott, Ellen Emerson, Hannah...
Dates:
1856-1958
Abraham Bonsall family papers
Collection — othertype: SC-167
Identifier: SFHL-SC-167
Abstract
Miscellaneous papers of Abraham Bonsall and his family, 1682-1918. Of note are the marriage intentions of Job Sinkler and Elizabeth Musgrave, 1771, colonial currency, 1756-1777, and a Bonsall family tree, no date.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1682-1918-1699-1793
Hugh Borton papers
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-025
Abstract
This collection is comprised of typed notes on Howland genealogy, and photocopied pages from a book entitled, "New Bedford of the Past."
Dates:
1965
Borton-Williams family legal papers
Collection — othertype: SC-147
Identifier: SFHL-SC-147
Abstract
This collection includes legal papers of the Borton and Williams families. Among those are maps and blueprints of property in New Jersey, deeds, bonds, and wills.
Dates:
1845-1911
Knud Botnen papers
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-026
Scope and Content note
This collection is comprised of handwritten notes, and a photocopy of a page entitled "Friends of Norway."
Dates:
Undated.
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- Hicks, Elias, 1748-1830 27
- New York Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends 25
- Cadbury, Henry J. (Henry Joel), 1883-1974 22
- Jones, Rufus M. (Rufus Matthew), 1863-1948 20
- Fox, George 18
- Pendle Hill (School: Wallingford, Pa.) 18
- Penn, William, 1644-1718 15
- Whittier, John Greenleaf, 1807-1892 14
- Friends General Conference (U.S.) 12
- Lloyd family 12
- Hallowell, Benjamin, 1799-1877 11
- Hopper, Isaac T. (Isaac Tatem), 1771-1852 11
- Pemberton, John, 1727-1795 11
- Comly, John, 1773-1850 10
- Dillwyn, George, 1738-1820 10
- Pemberton, James, 1723-1809 10
- Woolman, John, 1720-1772 10
- Bean, Joel, 1825-1914 9
- Brown family 9
- Civilian Public Service 9
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- Gurney, Joseph John, 1788-1847 9
- Jones, Mary Hoxie 9
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- Smith family 9
- Fellowship of Reconciliation (U.S.) 8
- Friends World Committee for Consultation 8
- George School (Bucks County, Pa.) 8
- Grellet, Stephen, 1773-1855 8
- Mott, Lucretia, 1793-1880 8
- Muste, Abraham John, 1885-1967 8
- Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends 8
- Pickett, Clarence, 1884-1965 8
- Sharpless family 8
- Taylor family 8
- Thomas, Norman, 1884-1968 8
- Wilson, E. Raymond (Edward Raymond), 1896-1987 8
- Baltimore Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends 7
- Elkinton family 7
- Evans family 7
- Ferris, Benjamin, 1780-1867 7
- Friends Committee on National Legislation (U.S.) 7
- Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879 7
- Jackson, John, 1809-1855 7
- Jones family 7
- Jones, Rebecca, 1739-1817 7
- Kersey, Jesse, 1768-1845 7
- Moore family 7
- Parrish, Dillwyn, 1809-1886 7
- Parsons, Samuel, 1774-1841 7
- Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of Friends (Hicksite : 1827-1955) 7
- Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of Friends (Orthodox : 1827-1955) 7
- Scott, Lawrence, 1908-1986 7
- Society of Friends 7
- Steere, Douglas V. (Douglas Van), 1901-1995 7
- Walton family 7
- Wharton, Deborah Fisher, 1795-1888 7
- Willoughby, George, pacifist 7
- A Quaker Action Group 6
- Allen family 6
- Bacon family 6
- Bean, Hannah E. (Hannah Elliott), 1830-1909 6
- Brinton, Howard Haines, 1884-1973 6
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- Janney, Samuel M. (Samuel Mcpherson), 1801-1880 6
- Lyttle, Bradford 6
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- Morris family 6
- Morris, Elliston P. (Elliston Perot), 1899-1980 6
- Parrish, John, 1729-1807 6
- Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of Friends (Orthodox : 1827-1955). Indian Committee (1827-1948) 6
- Price family 6
- Scott, Job, 1751-1793 6
- Shinn family 6
- Simmons, Henry 6
- Smith, Daniel B., 1792-1883 6
- Tolles, Frederick Barnes, 1915-1975 6
- Valentino, Carmen 6
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- Wharton, Joseph, 1826-1909 6
- Williams family 6
- Wilson family 6
- Baily, Joshua L. (Joshua Longstreth), 1826-1916 5
- Baldwin, Roger N. (Roger Nash), 1884-1981 5
- Barclay, Robert, 1648-1690 5
- Bettle, Samuel 5
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