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Lawrence H. (Lawrence Hezekia) Williamson Papers on Conscientious Objection
Collection — othertype: SC-196
Identifier: SFHL-SC-196
Abstract
Collection contains letters written by Lawrence Williamson to his family while at Camp Zachary Taylor in Lexington, Kentucky, and other related papers including the transcript of his court martial in 1918.
Dates:
1917-1918
Elizabeth U. Willis scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-04-015
Abstract
Elizabeth U. Willis's scrapbook includes photos and clippings about her and Sarah F. Underhill, photos of the Underhill family, clippings, illustrations, and portraits of Quakers, meeting houses, and Quaker birthplaces. Quaker autographs and letters are included as well. Letter writers include Samuel Fothergill, Anne Mott, David Sands, William Allinson, William Dillywn, William Rickman, J. Stephenson, George Jones, Lindley Murray, Richard Mott, and John Barrow. Confederate money, fractional...
Dates:
1850-1898
Thomas Willis writings relating to the Separation and Quaker testimonies
Collection — othertype: SC-220
Identifier: SFHL-SC-220
Abstract
These writings, apparently a draft in answer to Evan Lewis's defense of Hicks, elucidate Willis's beliefs and his account of the Separation, including his being part of the committee that presented the complaint against Hicks which culminated in the disownment of Hicks in 1829 by the Orthodox faction. Willis defends the importance of the Bible, the divinity of Jesus, and the authority of the Church. Includes a draft of a letter to Josiah Forster (1848) in which Willis refers to the Wilburite...
Dates:
1807-1848
George Willoughby and Lillian Willoughby Papers
Collection
Identifier: SCPC-DG-236
Abstract
George Willoughby (December 9, 1914 - January 5, 2010) and Lillian Willoughby (c. 1916 - January 15, 2009) were Quaker activists who took part in nonviolent protests against war, conducted nonviolence trainings in India and other countries, and advocated for preservation of land in New Jersey and elsewhere.
Dates:
1931-2010
Found in:
Swarthmore College Peace Collection
Eleanor Wills Correspondence
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-309
Abstract
This collection contains two letters written by Gladys Fatty and Lois Marjorie Doctor to Eleanor Wills in 1937. Eleanor Wills was a teacher at the Friends Indian School, (also known as the Tunesassa Friends School) in Quaker Bridge, New York. Fatty and Doctor were both students of Wills at this school.
Dates:
1937
Wills Family papers
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1112
Abstract
Papers relate to the first settlement of Burlington, NJ at the end of the 17th century, and include deeds, wills, marriage certificates and other papers, particularly of Wills family members.
Dates:
circa 1720-1926
Alexander Wilson and Edith J. Wilson Collected Papers
Collection
Identifier: SCPC-CDG-B-Great Britain-Alexander Wilson and Edith J. Wilson
Scope and Contents
Collection consists primarily of correspondence from imprisoned British conscientious objectors (1916-1919); also includes leaflets, pamphlets and typescript material about conscientious objection and efforts to free the imprisoned objectors; one folder of examples of British World War I propaganda collected by Alexander Wilson Collection includes one folder of printed material of writings by Edith J. Wilson.
Dates:
1916-1922
Found in:
Swarthmore College Peace Collection
E. Raymond Wilson Papers
Collection
Identifier: SCPC-DG-070
Abstract
E. Raymond Wilson (1896-1987), a Quaker peace lobbyist, helped found the Friends Committee on National Legislation in 1943 and served as its Executive Secretary until 1962. He also helped organize the Committee on Militarism in Education in 1925. From 1931 to 1943, he served as Field and Education Secretary of the Peace Section of the American Friends Service Committee. He was the author of two books.
The papers of E. Raymond Wilson contain personal and professional correspondence,...
Dates:
1914-1987
Found in:
Swarthmore College Peace Collection
Photographs from the E. Raymond Wilson Papers
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-PA-067
Abstract
E. Raymond Wilson (1896-1987), a Quaker peace lobbyist, helped found the Friends Committee on National Legislation in 1943 and served as its Executive Secretary until 1962. He also helped organize the Committee on Militarism in Education in 1925. From 1931 to 1943, he served as Field and Education Secretary of the Peace Section of the American Friends Service Committee. He was the author of two books. This collection of photographs contains family photographs, greeting cards, and newspaper...
Dates:
1930 - 1981
Hannah Wilson papers
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-344
Abstract
Primarily manuscript letters addressed to Hannah Wilson of Plymouth Meeting, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, a member of Gwynedd Monthly Meeting. Most of the correspondents were family and friends of the Wilson, Schofield, and Williams families. The letters contain family news with reference to social and political concerns including slavery and abolition. The letters were transcribed and published with annotations. The collection also contains photographs of the Mills family (Hannah's...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1836 - 1860; 1795 - 1920
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- Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections 812
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- Quakers -- History 587
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- Society of Friends -- History 13
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- United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 13
- family papers 13
- speeches (documents) 13 + ∧ less
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- English 1640
- French 6
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- Spanish; Castilian 2
- Italian 1
- Names
- American Friends Service Committee 72
- Swarthmore College 54
- Haverford College 42
- Westtown Boarding School 33
- Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends Library 29
- 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
- Cope family 9
- Drinker, Henry, 1734-1809 9
- Gurney, Joseph John, 1788-1847 9
- Jones, Mary Hoxie 9
- Libby, Frederick J. (Frederick Joseph), 1874-1970 9
- 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
- Bryn Mawr College 6
- Cadbury family 6
- Comfort, William Wistar 6
- Cooper family 6
- Fothergill, Samuel 6
- Haines family 6
- Hicks, Edward, 1780-1849 6
- Jackson, Halliday, 1771-1835 6
- Janney, Samuel M. (Samuel Mcpherson), 1801-1880 6
- Lyttle, Bradford 6
- Matlack family 6
- 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
- Wharton family 6
- 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
- Brown, Moses, 1738-1836 5 + ∧ less
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