manuscripts (documents)
Found in 247 Collections and/or Records:
"Autobiography of Augustine Jones"
The autobiography of Augustine Jones describes Jones's early life in Maine, the death of his father, his early experiences growing up as a Quaker, his time spent in his uncle's house, political upheaval leading to Civil War, the free labor movement, Jones's work as a teacher at a Friends School in Maine, and a description of his experiences during the Civil War era.
Benjamin S. Jones papers
This collection contains correspondence related to the manuscripts of Benjamin Jones, as well as two of his typed manuscripts.
"Sermons by Eli and Sybil Jones"
The manuscript entitled, "Sermons by Eli and Sybil Jones," recounts a sermon given by Eli Jones, and a second sermon given by Sybil Jones (beginning on page 22) at Devonshire House, on February 17, 1869. Eli Jones's sermon focuses on 2 Thessalonians 3:1, and Sybil Jones's sermon focuses on Isaiah 21:11.
George & Ann Jones notebook
Mary Hoxie Jones papers
This collection is comprised of the typed scripts of a play written by Mary Hoxie Jones, entitled "The King's Missive," as well as two copies of the program of the Annual Business Meeting and Entertainment of Friends Historical Association, and a reproduced letter with a wax seal addressed to "Carles R." and signed by "William Morris," and was presumably used as a prop in a production of "The King's Missive."
Jones-Walenta Family papers
This is a collection of letters, photos, and academic regalia of Richard Mott Jones and the Jones family. Materials include: reports on missionary activities in Syria, academic regalia of Richard M. Jones, letters to Eli Jones, letters to Richard C. Jones when he was at Haverford, and photos of the Walenta family.
"The Trail of Life in the Middle Years"
Rufus M. Jones papers
"Members of the Prison Society: Biographical Vignettes"
Richard Jordan autobiography
This autobiography describes Richard Jordan's early life in Virginia and North Carolina, and his experiences in the Quaker community.
