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Young Friends Movement (Philadelphia, Pa.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Lewis Benson papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1162
Abstract

The Lewis Benson Papers document the life and service of Lewis V. Benson (1906-1986), a Quaker and recorded minister of New York Yearly Meeting. His in-depth reading and study of the writings of 17th century Quakers gave him the venue to bring their message to a modern audience. He did this predominantly through his own writings and lectures.

Dates: 1932-1986

Lewis Benson papers addition

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1290
Abstract

The Lewis Benson papers addition comprises many additions of materials to his original collection (HC.MC.1162). The collection is composed primarily of correspondence, Benson's writings, materials on fellowships Benson was involved with, and resources he may have used in his writings.

Dates: 1932-1986

Young Friends Movement papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1267
Abstract

This collection contains the papers of the Young Friends Movement, dating between 1916 and 1997. Included in the collection are materials published by the Young Friends, including their montly newspaper "The Quake," correspondence between members, and the papers of Clarence Pickett, the former secretary of the Young Friends Movement and executive secretary of the American Friends Service Committee, both relating to his time with the Young Friends and his time with the AFSC.

Dates: 1916-1997