Parry H. Paul papers concerning Quaker relief work in Russia
Abstract
This collection includes papers of Parry H. Paul's time in Eastern Europe on a Quaker relief mission between 1921 and 1923. Included are his daily journal, photographs of Warsaw and Russia in the 1920's, lecture notes on agricultural relief in Russia, and a copy of Robert Dunn's article on the same subject.
Dates
- Creation: 1921-1923
Creator
- Paul, Parry H. ((Parry Haines)), 1895- (Person)
- Dunn, Robert W. (Robert Williams), 1895- (Contributor, Person)
Restrictions on Access
This collection is available for research use.
Biographical / Historical
Parry H. Paul, a Quaker from Morristown, N.J., spent several years in Eastern Europe doing relief work. He spent some time in the Volga River Valley in Russia, teaching tractor skills to local farmers.
Extent
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (3 folders.))
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--Bryn Mawr Trust Co, administrators of Paul family estate. Method of acquisition--Received from; Date of acquisition--1985.
Geographic
Topical
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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