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John Woolman papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-185

Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of a single folder of John Woolman's papers, and includes a single handwritten copy and a single photocopy of "A Word of Rememberance & Caution to the Rich" by John Woolman, and a deed passing land from Samuel Woolman to John Woolman, signed by John Woolman.

Dates

  • 1749

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research use.

Use Restrictions

Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).

Biographical Note

John Woolman (1720-1772), a birthright Quaker, was born near Mount Holly, New Jersey, the son of Samuel Woolman and Elizabeth Burr. Woolman was a Quaker minister and abolitionist. Woolman was the fourth of 13 children. His father was a farmer, and the family was of middling status. Woolman received about ten years of schooling, and for the rest of his life read voraciously and pursued his own education. He worked as a teacher and did legal work, writing wills and contracts. Woolman also worked as a tailor. At age 36, he withdrew from business altogether, devoting his energies to religious work. Woolman died on October 7, 1772, in Yorkshire, England.

Extent

.01 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Language

English

Overview

The collection contains some papers of John Woolman, an American Quaker minister.

Acquisition

Unknown.

Related Materials

  • HC.MC.1121 Henry Joel Cadbury papers
  • HC.MC.968 Allinson family papers
  • HC.MC.851 American Friends letters collection
  • HC.MC.975.01.092 John Woolman diary

Processing Information

Processed by Kara Flynn; completed March, 2016.

Title
John Woolman papers, 1749
Author
Kara Flynn
Date
March, 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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