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Quakers

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 563 Collections and/or Records:

T. Vail Palmer manuscripts

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-144
Abstract

This collection is comprised of two typed manuscripts written by T. Vail Palmer Jr. during his time as a T. Wistar Brown Fellow at Haverford College from 1976 to 1977.

Dates: 1976-1977

Ann Pancoast account book

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-08-021
Abstract

The account book of Ann Pancoast records deposits, withdrawals for payments for goods and services, and account balances.

Dates: 1806-1809

"Thoughts on Slavery"

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-07-071
Abstract

In his essay, "Thoughts on Slavery," John Parrish discusses the religious and moral reasons in favor of abolishing slavery in the United States, as well as a short history of slavery in the United States, and the responsibilities of the United States government to those they are oppressing through slavery.

Dates: 1800

Katherine Paxson school book

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-11-035
Scope and Content note

This collection is comprised of the single volume child’s workbook of Katherine Paxson. The volume is religious in nature, and includes various moral and religious lessons, illustrated with clippings of colored images of biblical figures.

Dates: 1918-1922

Rebecca Peirce commonplace book

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-028
Abstract

The commonplace book of Rebecca Peirce includes excerpts of letters on friendship, prayers, extracts from the writing of William Grover, extracts of a letter from Samuel Fothergill, and extracts from Sherwood's "Lady of the Manor."

Dates: 1824

James Pemberton biography

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-07-075
Abstract

The biography of James Pemberton includes descriptions of the Pemberton family, their history and genealogical roots, and the early life of James Pemberton, as well as his adult life. The biography includes quoted sections from Quaker meeting minutes.

Dates: Undated.

John Pemberton manuscript

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-07-121
Abstract

This manuscript provides a brief biographical sketch of John Pemberton, and contains excerpts from his journals and letters from his religious visit in England in 1750.

Dates: Undated.

Penn Family Memoranda from Various Sources

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-11-047
Scope and Content note

This collection is comprised of a single, small volume notebook written by Maria Webb. The notebook contains genealogical notes on the Penn family, as well as references to other early American Quaker families.

Dates: Undated

William Penn facsimilies

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-11-030
Scope and Content note

This collection is comprised of the single volume of the facsimiles of the papers of William and Hannah Penn, including correspondence and deeds.

Dates: Undated

Abraham Pennell commonplace book

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-049
Abstract

The commonplace book of Abraham Pennell contains excerpts from Elias Hicks’s letters and sermons, from George Fox’s sermons and writings, and from the bible.

Dates: 1826-1827