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Quaker women

 Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 141 Collections and/or Records:

Elizabeth Allinson commonplace book

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-001
Abstract

The commonplace book of Elizabeth Allinson includes reflections upon the death of George Dillwyn, poetry, sketch of Martha Cooper Allinson, quotes and extracts, Quaker testimonies, and obituaries for Abigail Barker, Sybil Allinson, and Susanna Bigg.

Dates: 1820
Found in: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections

Martha Allinson commonplace book

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-002
Abstract

The commonplace book of Martha Allinson includes Quaker testimonies, extracts of poetry, hymns, accounts of miracles, and memorandums upon the death of Quaker leaders.

Dates: 1772-1779
Found in: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections

"Memorials"

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-07-073
Abstract

These memorials are written for various Quaker women, including Hannah A. Jenkins, Mary Allen Hanbury, Hannah G. Field, Mary Mekeel, and Avis Alsop, and give brief biographical information for each woman, and many describe their final moments.

Dates: Undated.
Found in: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections

Mary Ellicott Arnold (1876-1968) Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-003
Abstract Mary Ellicott Arnold (1876-1968) was a Quaker writer and social activist, known for her work with consumer cooperatives. After an unsuccessful farming venture in her youth, Mary Ellicott Arnold and her lifelong companion, Mabel Reed, worked with the Karok tribe in California as employees of the United States Indian Bureau. After a period as chief organizer for the U.S. Employment Service in New York State, she and Mabel Reed were involved in a number of successful cooperative ventures. She...
Dates: 1888-1970
Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

Elizabeth Ashbridge autobiography

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-07-005
Abstract

The autobiography of Elizabeth Ashbridge includes a description of her early life, how she was lead to join the Quaker ministry, and her first religious visit to New York in 1732.

Dates: Undated.
Found in: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections

Bailey-Wood Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-250
Abstract This collection contains papers of the Bailey and Wood families, including diaries and school lesson books of Edith M. B. Wood and an account book kept by her husband, Herbert W. Wood, a Quaker pastor. Also family correspondence, 1847-1859, primarily to Edith's mother, and a small number of miscellaneous Quaker-related items. Edith Maria Bailey, a Gurneyite Friend, was born in 1877. In 1901, she married Herbert Wilbur Wood. Herbert Wood was born in 1881 and served as pastor at Unadilla...
Dates: 1847-1957
Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

Eugenie Benezet journal

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-01-007
Abstract

This collection is composed of the typed extracts of the diary of Eugenie Benezet, with entries dating between 1843 and 1849. Entries describe family news, Protestant and Catholic beliefs, and her work at a Friend's school in France. In later entries, Eugenie discusses the possibility of moving to England or the United States. All entries are in French.

Dates: 1843-1849
Found in: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections

Elizabeth Powell Bond Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-014
Abstract Elizabeth Powell Bond (1841-1926) served for four years as Matron of Swarthmore College and was appointed as its first Dean of Women in 1890. She retired in 1906. 1906. A birthright Quaker and lifelong member of the Society of Friends, she played an important role in the development of coeducation at the College. (1860-1926), diaries and journals (1856-1925), business papers, speeches and articles, pictures, and memorabilia. Correspondents include Louisa M. Alcott, Ellen Emerson, Hannah...
Dates: 1856-1958
Found in: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

Elise Boulding Collected Papers

 Collection — Othertype CDG-A
Identifier: SCPC-CDG-A-Boulding, Elise
Dates: 1961-1975
Found in: Swarthmore College Peace Collection

Bowles family correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1212
Abstract The Bowles family was deeply involved with Quaker missionary and relief work during the 20th century. In 1900, the Bowles moved to Japan under the auspices of the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and managed the Friends School and established the Tokyo Friends Center. During World War II, the Bowles family moved to Hawaii and worked with war refugees. The Bowles family correspondence consists of correspondence from Gilbert and Minnie Pickett Bowles to their son Gordon Townsend Bowles from 1922 to...
Dates: 1922-1960
Found in: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections
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Bryn Mawr College Special Collections
Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections