Friends Historical Library broadsides collection
Abstract
This collection consists of broadsides and and other printed materials relating to the Society of Friends (Quakers). Some of the items in the collection are composed of a single, unfolded sheet with printing on only one side. Many others, however, are multiple pages and smaller sizes. Topics of the broadsides include: exhortations by Quakers against the slave trade; testimonials regarding deceased Friends; petitions to government authorities for recognition of various Quaker testimonies, including conscientious objection to war and refusal to take oaths; advice and caution to Quakers regarding their conduct of life; and theological arguments both within the Society of Friends and regarding other religions.
Dates
- Creation: 1660 - 2000
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Some of the items in this collection may be protected by copyright. The user is solely responsible for making a final determination of copyright status. If copyright protection applies, permission must be obtained from the copyright holder or their heirs/assigns to reuse, publish, or reproduce relevant items beyond the bounds of Fair Use or other exemptions to the law. See http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/UND/1.0/.
Extent
2 linear ft. (5 flat boxes, 3 oversized flat boxes, and 1 map drawer)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Materials are physically sorted into three size categories: regular boxes, large boxes, and map case (flat file drawer). Within these categories, the broadsides are in alphabetical order by creator.
Broadsides are individually cataloged in Tripod.
Physical Location
Boxes are stored in middle of MSS 003
Other Finding Aids
Broadsides are individually cataloged in Tripod.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Materials were collected at various times from various sources by Friends Historical Library staff.
Processing Information
Broadsides are individually cataloged in Tripod. Circa 2009, all Broadsides were digitized. In 2024, most Broadsides were removed from the oversized flat file (map case) drawers where they were previously stored, and moved to flat and oversized flat boxes. Boxes are stored with MSS collections.
- Date
- 2024
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Find It at the Library
Most of the materials in this catalog are not digitized and can only be accessed in person. Please see our website for more information about visiting or requesting repoductions from Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College Library
