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manuscripts (documents)

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Found in 245 Collections and/or Records:

William P. Dewee papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-054
Overview

This collection is comprised of the personal correspondence of William P. Dewee and the handwritten manuscripts of essays he wrote for The Friend.

Dates: 1860-1864

John Henry Douglas papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-058
Overview

This collection is composed of three folders of typed transcripts of correspondence, manuscripts, and portrait photographs relating to John Henry Douglas (1832-1919).

Dates: 1906-1933

C. Willis Edgerton papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-063
Overview

This collection is comprised of the correspondence, photographs, and manuscripts collected by C. Willis Edgerton.

Dates: Undated.

“Some Notes on Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Extracted by Jacob R. Elfreth of Landsdowne, Penna. From his Diary”

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-07-123
Overview

This collection is comprised of the single volume manuscript of Jacob R. Elfreth’s notes on Philadelphia Yearly meeting, as well as correspondence related to the manuscript.

Dates: ca. 1916-1917

J.P. Elkinton autobiography

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-07-116
Overview

J. P. Elkinton’s autobiography describes his childhood and family, his attendance at Haverford College, from which he graduated in 1908. He also describes his experiences with the Society of Friends, particularly his travels on religious visits, and his adult life with his wife, Mary Bucknell, and their children. In addition to stories from various periods of his life, he provides biographical sketches of his family members.

Dates: 1966

Errol T. Elliott papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-065
Overview

This collection is comprised of the photocopied letters and manuscripts of Errol T. Elliott.

Dates: 1849-1966

Margaret Ellis memoir

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-07-109
Overview

Margaret Ellis's memoir begins with an account of Ellis's convincement (conversion to Quakerism) at the age of 14, her experiences in the Society of Friends, her experiences as a minister, and her travels as a minister in England from Philadelphia with her friend Margaret Lewis.

Dates: 1739-1752

"Charismatic Communication: A Critical Analysis of the Rhetorical Behaviors of George Fox, Founder of the Society of Friends"

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-07-028
Overview

The manuscript of Eugene C. Elser's dissertation analyzes the rhetoric of George Fox in his journal entries and analyzes George Fox as a "charismatic communicator."

Dates: 1972

Essays, sermons, & lectures

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-951-04
Overview

This collection is comprised of essays, sermons, & lectures related to Quakers and Quaker history.

Dates: 1644-1982, undated

"A Memorable instance of Divine guidance and protection"

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-07-029
Overview

The manuscript of "A Memorable instance of Divine guidence and protection," as told to Sarah Taylor by Jane Fearon and James Dickinson, two Quaker ministers, tells the story of Fearon and Dickinson's experience when on a religious visit to Scotland circa 1680.

Dates: Undated.