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Anthony Benezet letters
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-852
Abstract
A collection of letters of Anthony Benezet (1713-1784), a prominent Friend, philanthropist and teacher. These letters, which are addressed to various persons, reflect cultural and religious aspects, the efforts of Friends to abolish slavery, interest in education, opposition to intolerance and war, missionary work, and observations on Indigenous Americans. Mention is made in the letters of Conrad Weiser, George Whitfield, Samuel Wetherill, and others; and there are frequent references to...
Dates:
1750 - 1936
Benezet House Association Records
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG4-010
Abstract
The Benezet House Association, Philadelphia, Pa., was formed in 1917 to assist and educate the City's poor African American and immigrant residents. It was created by the merger of the Joseph Sturge Mission School, a First Day school for African Americans founded in 1865; Anthony Benezet School, founded in 1795 as the School for Black People and their Descendants (also known as the Raspberry Street School); and Western District Colored School, founded 1848 under the care of Twelfth Street...
Dates:
1846-1945
Lewis Benson papers
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1162
Abstract
The Lewis Benson Papers document the life and service of Lewis V. Benson (1906-1986), a Quaker and recorded minister of New York Yearly Meeting. His in-depth reading and study of the writings of 17th century Quakers gave him the venue to bring their message to a modern audience. He did this predominantly through his own writings and lectures.
Dates:
1932-1986
Lewis Benson papers addition
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1290
Abstract
The Lewis Benson papers addition comprises many additions of materials to his original collection (HC.MC.1162). The collection is composed primarily of correspondence, Benson's writings, materials on fellowships Benson was involved with, and resources he may have used in his writings.
Dates:
1932-1986
Bern Preparative Meeting Records
Collection
Identifier: QM-NY-B455
Abstract
Includes: Men's minutes, 1806-1826.
Dates:
1806-1826
Bethel Monthly Meeting Records
Collection
Identifier: QM-B-B477
Scope and Contents
Records of Bethel Monthly Meeting, 1921-1977. Includes men's minutes 1921-1977 and worship & ministry and its predecessors 1921-1963.
Dates:
1921-1977
Bethesda Monthly Meeting Records
Collection — othertype: SW/B/B481
Identifier: QM-B-B481
Abstract
Records of Bethesda Monthly Meeting, 1971-2020. Includes minutes 1971-2001/2005-08 and digital minutes 2016-2020, plus some membership records and a run of newsletters.
Dates:
1971 - 2020
Bethesda Preparative Meeting Records
Collection — othertype: SW/B/B482
Identifier: QM-B-B482
Scope and Contents
Records of Bethesda Preparative Meeting, 1962-71. Includes minutes 1962-70, vital records 1963-71, and miscellaneous 1963-67.
Dates:
1962-1971
Bethpage Preparative Meeting Records
Collection
Identifier: QM-NY-B477
Abstract
Includes records of the pre-Separation and Hicksite Bethpage Preparative Meeting: men's minutes, 1773-2010; women's minutes, 1789-1795, 1805-1890; treasurer's book, 1785-1804.
Dates:
1773-2010
Biddle family Papers
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-177
Abstract
This collection contains the papers of Philadelphia Quaker Owen Biddle (1737-1799), his son, Clement Biddle (1778-1856), and numerous descendants. Owen Biddle, a scientist and merchant, was a member of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting and helped in the establishment of Westtown School (1799). Owen Biddle's papers, 1772-1793, (Series 1) include correspondence, and journals, some of which relate to his Revolutionary War activities. Three of his letterbooks, 1778-1779, have been microfilmed. The...
Dates:
1793-1951
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- American Friends Service Committee 66
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- Hicks, Elias, 1748-1830 29
- Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of Friends (Orthodox : 1827-1955) 29
- New York Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends 26
- Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends Library 23
- Swarthmore College 22
- Baltimore Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends 21
- Pendle Hill (School: Wallingford, Pa.) 18
- Haverford College 17
- Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of Friends (Hicksite : 1827-1955) 17
- Westtown Boarding School 17
- Jones, Rufus M. (Rufus Matthew), 1863-1948 16
- Cadbury, Henry J. (Henry Joel), 1883-1974 14
- Friends General Conference (U.S.) 9
- Grellet, Stephen, 1773-1855 9
- Woolman, John, 1720-1772 9
- Civilian Public Service 8
- Comly, John, 1773-1850 8
- Fox, George 8
- Hicks, Edward, 1780-1849 8
- Jackson, Halliday, 1771-1835 8
- Kersey, Jesse, 1768-1845 8
- New York Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Hicksite: 1828-1955) 8
- New York Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Orthodox : 1828-1955) 8
- Brinton, Howard Haines, 1884-1973 7
- Friends Peace Committee (Philadelphia, Pa.) 7
- Gurney, Joseph John, 1788-1847 7
- Hopper, Isaac T. (Isaac Tatem), 1771-1852 7
- Janney, Samuel M. (Samuel Mcpherson), 1801-1880 7
- New York Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Hicksite : 1828-1957 : New York, N.Y.) 7
- Parsons, Samuel, 1774-1841 7
- Pemberton, John, 1727-1795 7
- Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of Friends (Orthodox : 1827-1955). Indian Committee (1827-1948) 7
- Brinton, Anna Cox 6
- Brown, Moses, 1738-1836 6
- Cadwallader, Priscilla, 1786-1859 6
- Central Philadelphia Monthly Meeting of Friends 6
- Dillwyn, George, 1738-1820 6
- Ferris, Benjamin, 1780-1867 6
- Friends Committee on National Legislation (U.S.) 6
- Friends World Committee for Consultation 6
- George School (Bucks County, Pa.) 6
- Green Street Monthly Meeting of Friends (Philadelphia, Pa.) 6
- Jackson, John, 1809-1855 6
- McClintock, Thomas, 1792?-1876 6
- Monthly Meeting of Friends of Philadelphia (Hicksite) 6
- Monthly Meeting of New York (Society of Friends : approximately 1671-1828 : New York, N.Y.) 6
- Mott, Lucretia, 1793-1880 6
- Muste, Abraham John, 1885-1967 6
- New England Yearly Meeting of Friends 6
- Ohio Yearly Meeting of Friends (Conservative : 1854- ) 6
- Penn, William, 1644-1718 6
- Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of Friends (Hicksite : 1827-1955). Joint Committee on Indian Affairs (1869-1892) 6
- Pickett, Clarence, 1884-1965 6
- Scott, Lawrence, 1908-1986 6
- Sharpless family 6
- Steere, Douglas V. (Douglas Van), 1901-1995 6
- Whittier, John Greenleaf, 1807-1892 6
- Wilbur, John, 1774-1856 6
- Brown family 5
- Chalkley, Thomas, 1675-1741 5
- Cornplanter, Seneca chief 5
- Earlham College 5
- Friends World College 5
- Friends' War Victims' Relief Committee (London, England) 5
- Hallowell, Benjamin, 1799-1877 5
- Jones, Rebecca, 1739-1817 5
- Kite family 5
- Miller, Richmond P. (Richmond Pearson), 1902-1972 5
- Monthly Meeting of New York (Society of Friends : Orthodox : New York, N.Y.) 5
- Mott, James, 1788-1868 5
- New York Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (1958-1974 : New York, N.Y.) 5
- Parrish, Dillwyn, 1809-1886 5
- Parrish, John, 1729-1807 5
- Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of Friends (Orthodox : 1827-1955). Social Order Committee 5
- Poole, William, 1764-1829 5
- Schofield, Martha 5
- Scott, Job, 1751-1793 5
- Sharpless, Joshua 5
- Simmons, Henry 5
- Society of Friends 5
- Walton family 5
- Walton, George A. (George Arthur), 1883- 5
- White, Barclay, 1821-1903 5
- Willoughby, George, pacifist 5
- Wilson, E. Raymond (Edward Raymond), 1896-1987 5
- Young Friends Movement (Philadelphia, Pa.) 5
- Biddle, Clement M. (Clement Miller), 1876-1959 4
- Bowles, Gilbert, 1869-1960 4
- Bowles, Minnie, 1868-1958 4
- Brinton family 4
- Bryn Mawr College 4
- Cadbury family 4
- Elkinton, J. Passmore (Joseph Passmore), 1887-1971 4
- Evans, Thomas, 1798-1868 4
- Fellowship of Reconciliation (U.S.) 4
- Five Years Meeting (Society of Friends: U.S.) 4
- Fothergill, Samuel 4
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