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Quakers

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 563 Collections and/or Records:

Sarah Cooper Tatum Hilles family papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1213
Abstract The Sarah Cooper Tatum Hilles family papers house the correspondence of a Quaker family who lived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Woodbury, New Jersey; Wilmington, Delaware; and other surrounding areas from approximately 1840 to 1882. A majority of the letters were written to or by Sarah Cooper Tatum Hilles; her husband, John Smith Hilles; and other Tatum or Hilles family members. There is a small sampling of assorted family papers, dating from 1825 to 1901. Included, among other items, are...
Dates: Bulk, 1840-1882 1791-1930; Majority of material found within 1840 - 1882

Lydia Swain Hinchman letterbooks

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-02-028
Abstract

Each volume of Lydia Swain Hinchman's letterbooks includes both business and personal correspondence. Letters are addressed to both Lydia Swain Hinchman and her husband, Charles Shoemaker Hinchman. Generally, personal correspondence is addressed to Lydia Swain Hinchman, while business correspondence is addressed to Charles Shoemaker Hinchman.

Dates: 1867-1916

Margaretta Hinchman letterbooks

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-02-027
Abstract

Each volume of Margaretta Hinchman's letterbooks is organized alphabetically by the last name of the letter writer, and contains personal correspondence related to social events and social calls.

Dates: 1922-1942

Walter Hinchman papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-094
Abstract

This collection is comprised of the papers of Walter Hinchman, including biographical manuscripts, correspondence, and drawings.

Dates: 1879-1917

Walter Hinchman portfolio

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-04-019
Abstract

Walter Hinchman's portfolio of sketches and photographs includes the many of the plates used in his book, “Sketches & Poems.” The sketches were done during Hinchman’s time at a machine shop in Ohio at the end of the Civil War and on a survey trip (1867-1868) for a transcontinental railway from Kansas to California. There are sketches of the Pennsylvania Steel Company (1869), animals, flowers, trees, people, and landscapes.

Dates: 1867-1873

Seiju Hirakawa commonplace books

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-058
Abstract

The commonplace book of Seiju Hirakawa inlcudes extracts of poetry and religious reflection on the occasion of the Hirakawa’s 50th wedding anniversary. Excerpts and quotations are arranged by topic, and cover topics such as friendship, teachers and pupils, self-expression, books, and pride. The volume also includes a personal reflection marriage, presumably written by Hirakawa.

Dates: Undated

Anna Scattergood Hoag visitor register

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-235
Abstract

This collection contains a visitor book from the home of Anna Scattergood Hoag.

Dates: Undated.

"Journal of Joseph Hoag"

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-07-044
Abstract

Joseph Hoag (1762-1846)is best known for his "Vision" of 1803 which predicted an American Civil War, and his Journal, the publication of which in 1860 precipitated a schism at Scipio Monthly Meeting into Otisite and Kingite groups. This collection is comprised of the single volume handwritten manuscript of Joseph Hoag's journal and correspondence related to the item's donation.

Dates: Undated

"The Life and Travels in the Ministry of the Gospel of John Pemberton"

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-07-045
Abstract

William Hodgson Jr. (1804-1878) published a number of pieces related to the Society of Friends. This collection is composed of the single volume manuscript, "The Life and Travels in the Ministry of the Gospel of John Pemberton," written by William Hodgson, Jr.The manuscript recounts his early life, first journey in Europe with John Churchman, excerpts of diary kept during revolutionary war, his second visit to Europe, and his travel in England and Scotland.

Dates: 1842

"Allen David Hole: His Life and Thought"

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-07-046
Abstract

This manuscript, entitled "Allen David Hole: His Life and Thought," edited by Francis Doan Hole, includes a description of his early life, attendance at Earlham College, and essays written by Allen David Hole, which include "The Prophet," "Fundamental Concepts," "Real Safeguards for Individuals and Nations," and "He doeth all things well."

Dates: 1945