Josiah W. Leeds papers
Scope and Contents
This collection is comprised of the papers of Josiah W. Leeds, predominantly of materials related to Leeds's writing. It includes personal correspondence, handwritten copies of his manuscripts essays, miscellaneous notes, and research notes.
Dates
- Creation: 1875-1876
Creator
- Leeds, Josiah W. (Josiah Woodward) (Person)
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research use.
Use Restrictions
Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).
Biographical Note
Josiah Woodward Leeds (1841-1908) was the son of Benjamin S. Leeds. Born in Philadelphia, he moved to West Chester, Pennsylvania, in 1868, and joined the Society of Friends in 1870. In 1871, he married Deborah Ann Crenshaw of Virginia and they moved to Germantown (Philadelphia). In 1877, Leeds published a United States history textbook notable for its lack of battle illustrations. This volume was followed in 1882 with a smaller version suitable for intermediate grades. Leeds moved to "Rocouncey," near Birmingham Meeting House, Chester County, Pennsylvania in 1890. He was the author of numerous tracts and was active in his opposition to what he perceived as damaging to the public welfare.
Source: Dictionary of Quaker Biography
Extent
.2 linear ft. (4 folders)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection is comprised of the papers of Josiah W. Leeds, predominantly of materials related to Leeds's writing. It includes personal correspondence, handwritten copies of his manuscripts essays, miscellaneous notes, and research notes.
Acquisition
Unknown.
Processing Information
Processed by Kara Flynn; completed February, 2016.
Genre / Form
Topical
- Title
- Josiah W. Leeds papers, 1875-1876
- Author
- Kara Flynn
- Date
- February, 2016
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
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