Agnes L. Tierney papers
Abstract
This collection includes papers and speeches written by Agnes L. Tierney. Subjects include John Woolman, Quakers in social reform, women's rights, and Quaker education.
Dates
- Creation: 1885-1935 and n.d
Creator
- Tierney, Agnes L. ((Agnes Leo)), 1868-1947 (Person)
- Woolman, John, 1720-1772 (Contributor, Person)
Restrictions on Access
This collection is available for research use.
Biographical / Historical
Agnes L. Tierney was a Quaker activist and educator. Born in 1868, she was the daughter of Thomas and Anna (Hazard) Tierney. She was the principal of Sherwood Friends School and taught history at other Friends Schools. She argued for social reform and women's rights until her death in 1947.
Extent
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (19 folders.))
Language of Materials
English
Ownership and Custodial History
Part of the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting manuscripts, 1975.
Subject
- Hazard family (Family)
- Tierney family (Family)
- Description rules
- Archives, Personal Papers, And Manuscripts (Appm)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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