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John Wilbur papers
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-856
Abstract
Primarily letters of John Wilbur giving in great detail his position relative to the views of Joseph John Gurney and rhe separation of New England Yearly Meeting. His trip to Great Britain in 1853-54 is documented as well.
Dates:
1831-1873
William Jeanes Memorial Library Controversy Papers
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-083
Abstract
Mary Knowles (b. 1910), a librarian at the William Jeanes Memorial Library in Plymouth, Pennsylvania, and Plymouth Monthly Meeting were the center of a “Red Scare” controversy in 1953-56 when Mrs. Knowles was accused of being a member of the Communist Party. Mary Knowles had pleaded the Fifth Amendment in 1953 before the Jenner Committee (Senate Internal Security Subcommittee) regarding her employment as secretary at the Samuel Adams School in Boston Mass. When she refused to take the...
Dates:
1939-1961 [bulk 1953-1960]
William Penn Charter School archives
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1115
Abstract
The William Penn Charter School archives contain the financial, historical, business, and social records of the school, dating back as far as 1611. Documents signed by William Penn, Benjamin Franklin, and former Philadelphia mayors William Hudson and Edward Shippen, are included as well as a variety of school texts and memorabilia, which illuminate the traditions and history of the William Penn Charter School.
Dates:
1611-1992
William Penn House Records
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG4-119
Abstract
William Penn House functions as a Quaker seminar and hospitality center on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. These records, dating from its founding in 1966 through 2004, document its many activities. In 2020 the board renamed the building Friends Place on Capitol Hill.
Dates:
1966-2004
Williamsburg Friends Meeting Records
Collection — othertype: SW/digital
Identifier: QM-B-W500
Abstract
Digital records of Williamsburg Friends Meeting, 2010-2020, and the former Norfolk Preparative Meeting, 2011-2019.
Dates:
2010 - 2020
Williamson Preparative Meeting (Orthodox) Records
Collection — othertype: SW/NY/W575
Identifier: QM-NY-W575
Abstract
Records of Williamson Preparative Meeting 1826-37. Includes minutes 1826-37.
Dates:
1826-1837
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
Willistown Monthly Meeting Records
Collection — othertype: SW/Ph/W550
Identifier: QM-Ph-W550
Scope and Contents
Records of Willistown Monthly Meeting, 1936-2006, include: Hicksite and United minutes since 1939; Hicksite and United trustees' minutes, 1942-1980 ; Hicksite and United financial records, 1936-1984 ; minutes of Willistown Preparative Meeting (1940-1952), 1935-1952.
Dates:
1936-2006
Willistown Preparative Meeting Records
Collection — othertype: SW/Ph/W560
Identifier: QM-Ph-W560
Scope and Contents
Records of Willistown Preparative Meeting (Hicksite), 1830-1940, as follows : minutes, 1867-1934 ; women's minutes, 1870-1880 ; trustees' minutes, 1931-1940 ; account books, 1830-1832, 1884-1935 ; trustees' account book, 1914-1932 ; women's library circulation record, 1844-1858.
Dates:
1830-1940
Wilmington Monthly Meeting Records
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: QM-Ph-W570
Scope and Contents
Records of Wilmington Monthly Meeting and its predecessors, 1750-2017, as follows: Orthodox vital records, 1790-1961; Hicksite vital records, 1735-1961; Hicksite minutes, 1750-1981; Orthodox minutes, 1827-1945; Hicksite women's minutes, 1720-1891; Orthodox women’s minutes, 1827-1909; Hicksite minutes of Worship & Ministry and its predecessors, 1757-1960; Orthodox ministers’ and elders’ minutes, 1829-1945; Hicksite and Orthodox financial records (includes Orthodox), 1788-1963; scrapbooks,...
Dates:
1713-2017
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- photographs 13
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- World War, 1939-1945 -- Civilian relief 12
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- World War, 1939-1945 11 + ∧ less
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- Names
- American Friends Service Committee 66
- Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends 30
- 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
- Foulke family 4 + ∧ less
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