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manuscripts (documents)

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Found in 247 Collections and/or Records:

"Quakerism and the Ecumenical Movement"

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-07-042
Abstract

The manuscript of Earl G. Harrison provides a historical overview of Quakerism from the emergence of the Society of Friends to the Orthodox-Hicksite and the Wilburite-Gurneyite separations. Harrison discusses both groups of Quakers in favor of, and opposed to, the ecumenical movement, and analyzes trends towards unity within Quakerism.

Dates: 1955

Henry Hartshorne manuscript

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-07-118
Abstract

This collection is comprised of the single volume manuscript of poetry written by Henry Hartshorne. Poems included in the volume are related to nature, aging, loss, and friendship.

Dates: 1845-1847

William Brinton Harvey papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-089
Abstract

This collection is comprised of the papers of William Harvey Brinton, and includes his correspondence, diary, manuscript essays, and copied yearly meeting records.

Dates: 1915-1939

Eleazer Haviland papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-11-023
Scope and Content note This collection is comprised of the single volume typed manuscript copy of the Eleazer Haviland papers, which are held at the Dutchess County Historical Society, New York. The volume includes “An Act for granting Indulgencies to the People called Quakers” May 1793, Diary, 1806-1858, Letters, 1862-1863, and “The Brick Meeting House in the Nine Partners,” an address before the Dutchess County Historical Society by Stephen H. Merritt, 1921. It also includes a name and place index for the diary...
Dates: 1793-1921

John R. Hawkins '56 literary manuscript collection

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-834
Abstract The First Edition Society's initiative to publish a special edition of the works of more than 60 authors resulted in their correspondence with the editor of the publication, John R. Hawkins. Included in this literary manuscript collection are Simone de Beauvoir, John Cheever, John Kenneth Galbraith, Joseph Heller, Lillian Hellman, John Le Carre, Norman Mailer, James Michener, Françoise Sagan, C.P. Snow, William Styron, Burbara Tuchman, John Updike, Leon Uris, and many others. Authors'...
Dates: 1972-1980

"Growing up in College: Liberal Education and Maturity"

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-07-043
Abstract

Douglas Heath's "Growing up in College: Liberal Education and Maturity" expands upon Heath's work, "Explorations of Maturity," and studies a small group of young men at a single college using the "theory of maturity." The book aims to assist educators to clarify the goals of liberal education, and to explore what types of environmental determinants affect healthy development in young adults.

Dates: 1968

Theodore Brinton Hetzel papers and graphics

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1168
Abstract

Theodore Hetzel (1906-1990) was a Quaker professor of engineering at Haverford College in Haverford, Pennsylvania, whose interests led him to involvement with Native American and Quaker issues. An avid photographer, the materials in this collection are primarily photographic, as well as correspondence and documents.

Dates: 1866-1987; Majority of material found within 1930 - 1987

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

"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