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Quakers -- Pennsylvania

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 247 Collections and/or Records:

Longstreth-Noble Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-231
Abstract The Longstreth family were Pennsylvania Quakers who married into the Cook and Noble families. Thomas B. Longstreth (1796-1867) was a Philadelphia building contractor who married Lydia Noble (1803-1879), and both were active members of Green Street Monthly Meeting. Lydia was the daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Tompkins) Noble, members of Philadelphia Monthly Meeting, Northern District. Samuel Noble was a successful tanner. The collection includes Longstreth family correspondence, extensive...
Dates: 1735-1980

Annie M. Lukens papers

 Collection — Othertype SC-077
Identifier: SFHL-SC-077
Abstract

This collection includes letters and papers of Annie M. Lukens, written while she attended Swarthmore College. Included are letters to her parents, describing her daily schedule and activities, and several brief anecdotes.

Dates: 1870-1872

Edward H. Magill Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG6-D02
Abstract

This collection contains the official and personal correspondences, genealogical material on the Magill family, and related manuscripts of Edward Hicks Magill, second president of Swarthmore College (1871-1889).

Dates: 1867-1907

Friends Historical Library collection of manumissions

 Collection — Othertype SC-079
Identifier: SFHL-SC-079
Abstract

This is a collection of manumissions primarily from Pennsylvania and Salem Co., New Jersey dating from 1776 to 1832. Included are both originals and photocopies.

Dates: 1776-1832

"Records of Quaker Discipline in Pennsylvania, 1682-1776"

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-07-064
Abstract "Records of Quaker Discipline in Pennsylvania, 1682-1776," by Jack D. Marietta, provides a code that tracks offenses in Pennsylvania Monthly Meetings from 1682 to 1776. The code includes the name of the offender, sex of the individual, the Monthly and Quarterly Meeting, the date, the number of offenses, the type of offense (coded), and the resolution of the case (coded). Offenses included in the coded records are as follows: marriage, fornication, fornication with fiancee, drunkeness, debt,...
Dates: 1973

Mather-Nicholson family papers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-297
Abstract

Collection contains student work books, two marriage certificates and four school certificates relating to the Thomas T. and Rachel (Nicholson) Mather family.

Dates: 1822-1903

Mordecai Matlack diaries

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-01-044
Abstract

Mordecai Matlack was a Quaker farmer in the vicinity of Byberry Township, just outside of Philadelphia. The majority of his diary entries describe Quaker meetings, social calls, and daily farm work.

Dates: 1838-1887

Tamar Roberts Matlack commonplace book

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-024
Abstract

The commonplace book of Tamar Roberts Matlack includes testimonies concerning the following Quakers: Elisha Kirk, Ruth Walmsley, Mary Knight, Martha Parry, and Peter Yarnall. The commonplace book also includes poetry and excerpts concerning Elias Hicks.

Dates: 1807-1823

John H. McCandless Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-205
Abstract

The John H. McCandless Papers includes the records of the Hemlock Press and personal papers of its proprietor, John H. McCandless (1920-1990). Hemlock Press, which opened in 1958, specialized in printing works of a theological or social nature, with particular concern for Quaker publications. Collection includes printing samples and correspondence.

Dates: 1944-1988

Caleb McComber correspondence

 Collection — Othertype SC-260
Identifier: SFHL-SC-260