Quakers
Found in 563 Collections and/or Records:
Edward Savery manuscript
This history of Middletown Friends Meeting spans from 1686 to 1986, and begins by describing how early Friends in Chester County met in family homes, and the history of building the meeting house in 1699. The history describes the Middletown Meeting's reactions to various historical issues, including European American treatment of Native Americans and slavery and abolition. At the back of the volume is a Middletown Monthly Meeting Membership List from February, 1986.
Thomas Scantlebury commonplace book
The commonplace book of Thomas Scantlebury is almost entirely comprised of an "extract from the Journal of George Fox," as well as a single copied letter addressed to Thomas Aldum.
Rachel Scattergood commonplace books
The commonplace books of Rachel Scattergood include extracts of poetry, prose, correspondence, and quotations.
"An Account of the Origin and Progress of the Christian Society of Friends at Minden"
Schulze-Gavernitz correspondence
This collection is comprised of the correspondence of Professor Gearhart von Schulze-Gavernitz, primarily written to Mr. Hoag. The correspondence is largely related to Schulze Gavernitz's visit to Battle Creek Monthly Meeting, and his health.
Benjamin Seebohm biography
The biography of Benjamin Seebohm describes his early life and education in Germany, and the influence of Quakerism in his young life, particularly the religious visit of Stephen Grellet. The biography also describes Seebohm's travels as a Quaker minister throughout Europe and Great Britain, and includes quoted extracts from Seebohm's journals and letters.
"Quakers in Boston: Three Centuries of Friends in Boston and Cambridge"
This history of Quakers in Boston covers from 1656 to 1964. The manuscript is organized chronologically-- the first section covers the first two centuries of Quakerism in Boston, 1656-1870, the second part covers 1870-1926, and the third part covers 1926-1964.
Sharpless family letterbook
Henry Hale G. Sharpless financial records
The pocket-sized account books of Henry Hale G. Sharpless track Sharpless’s purchases, money owed to various individuals, and amounts paid during his travels, such as for stays at inns and hotels, train tickets, and boat fare.
Henry Hale G. Sharpless passport
This collection is comprised of Henry G. Sharpless's passport. The passport is in French, and includes stamps from various countries.
