Skaneateles Preparative Meeting (Orthodox) Records
Scope and Contents
Records of Skaneateles Preparative Meeting of Friends (Orthodox), 1828-1922. Includes minutes, 1828-1902, and a treasurer's book, 1898-1922.
Dates
- Creation: 1828-1922
Creator
- Skaneateles Preparative Meeting of Friends (Orthodox : 1828-1923 : Skaneateles, N.Y.) (Organization)
Language of Materials
These records are entirely in English
Conditions Governing Access
Where available, access is through microfilm.
Conditions Governing Use
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Biographical / Historical
Skaneateles Preparative Meeting was established in 1821 by Scipio Monthly Meeting. In 1828, it divided into Orthodox and Hicksite branches. The Orthodox branch was laid down in 1830 but re-established in 1832, and it continued until age and illness of its members caused it to be laid down in 1923.
Extent
0.5 linear ft. (4 volumes)
Abstract
Records of Skaneateles Preparative Meeting of Friends (Orthodox), 1828-1922. Includes minutes, 1828-1902, and a treasurer's book, 1898-1922.
Arrangement
Divided into series: Minutes, men's: 1.1 1828-45, 1.2 1.2 1861-85, 1.3 1885-1902; Financial records: 2.1 1898-1922.
Physical Location
This collection is stored at the Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College.
Custodial History
Transferred from Haviland Records Room by NYYM in 1997.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Deposit, 1997.
- Title
- Skaneateles Preparative Meeting (Orthodox) Records
- Author
- Inventory prepared by: FHL Staff
- Date
- 2007
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
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