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Henry Newman sketchbook

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-04-020

Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of the single volume sketchbook of Henry Newman, featuring sketches and watercolors of Friends Training Home in Brummana, Lebanon.

Dates

  • Creation: 1875-1876

Creator

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research use.

Use Restrictions

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

Biographical Note

Henry Newman (1837-1912) was born in Liverpool, England, in 1837, the son of Josiah Newman and Harriet Wood. He was educated at Bootham School in York, England. Newman began working at his father's grocery business in Leominster in 1858. He married Mary Ann Pumphry in 1863, and they had six children. Newman was an active Quaker throughout his life, and served as the clerk for his Monthly Meeting for over 20 years, and was recorded a minister in 1869. From 1888 to 1890, he travelled throughout the United States, visiting all of the Orthodox and Hicksite Yearly Meetings. In Leominster, Newman was also very active in education- he was one of the founders of Leominster Adult School and was leader of the Leominster Men's School for 54 years. He also founded the Leominster Orphan houses. After retiring from business in 1892, Newman became the editor of the Quaker journal, "The Friend," and served as the editor until his death in Leominster, in October, 1912.

Extent

0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The sketchbook of Henry Newman features sketches and watercolors of Friends Training Home in Brummana, Lebanon.

Acquisition

Unknown.

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Processing Information

Processed by Kara Flynn; completed December, 2015.

Title
Henry Newman sketchbook, 1875-1876
Author
Kara Flynn
Date
December, 2015
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

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