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Quakers

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 563 Collections and/or Records:

John Henry Douglas papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-058
Abstract

This collection is composed of three folders of typed transcripts of correspondence, manuscripts, and portrait photographs relating to John Henry Douglas (1832-1919).

Dates: 1906-1933

Dover Monthly Meeting records

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-059
Abstract

This collection is comprised of the records of Dover Monthly Meeting.

Dates: 1737-1801

Henry Drinker papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-061
Abstract

Correspondence relating to Henry Drinker (1734-1809).

Dates: 1785-1808

Earnest Workers records

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-062
Abstract

This collection is comprised of the minutes and annual reports for the Earnest Workers of Philadelphia.

Dates: 1901-1904

Thomas Drake Edward papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-060
Abstract

This collection contains the correspondence and notes of Thomas Drake Edward.

Dates: 1932-1933

Edwards Family correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-064
Abstract

This collection is comprised of the personal correspondence among members of the Edwards family.

Dates: 1829-1845

Elfreth family commonplace books

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-010
Abstract

This collection is comprised of five volumes of the commonplace books of various members of the Elfreth family, including Rebecca P. Elfreth, Jacob R. Elfreth Sr., Jacob R. Elfreth Jr,. and Jane P. Elfreth. The volumes include poetry, extracts, pressed leaves and flowers, and clippings of illustrations.

Dates: 1820-1853

Jacob R. Elfreth account book

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-08-009
Abstract

The account book of Jacob R. Elfreth, who served for many years as the treasurer of the Darby Preparative Meeting, includes names of members, their occupations, and cash balances for each member.

Dates: 1877-1906

“Some Notes on Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Extracted by Jacob R. Elfreth of Landsdowne, Penna. From his Diary”

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-07-123
Abstract

This collection is comprised of the single volume manuscript of Jacob R. Elfreth’s notes on Philadelphia Yearly meeting, as well as correspondence related to the manuscript.

Dates: ca. 1916-1917

J.P. Elkinton autobiography

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-07-116
Abstract

J. P. Elkinton’s autobiography describes his childhood and family, his attendance at Haverford College, from which he graduated in 1908. He also describes his experiences with the Society of Friends, particularly his travels on religious visits, and his adult life with his wife, Mary Bucknell, and their children. In addition to stories from various periods of his life, he provides biographical sketches of his family members.

Dates: 1966