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letters (correspondence)

 Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Found in 226 Collections and/or Records:

Japanese Yearly Meeting Letter

 Collection — Box 60
Identifier: HC.MC-950-274
Abstract

This collection contains a letter from Herbert V. Nicholson, a Quaker missionary and vocal opponent of Japanese internment camps, about the first established Japanese Yearly Meeting in 1917. Throughout the letter, he writes about the attendees, the regions they're coming from, as well as how the Yearly Meeting has much room to grow.

Dates: 1917-05-12

Emily Jermyn commonplace book

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-021
Abstract The commonplace book of Emily Jermyn features hand copied excerpts from manuscripts in the Friends Reference Library, London. It is largely comprised of the letters and journal entries, religious in nature, of the following Quakers: Christopher Taylor, Henry Fell, Bridget Fell, Margaret Fell, John Rous, John Abraham, Leonard Fell, Ann Cleaton, Edward Burrough, Thomas Taylor, James Nayler, George Fox, Francis Howgill, Gervase Benson, John Lawson, Mary Pease, Joshua Nicholson, Thomas...
Dates: Undated.

Jones Family papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1009
Abstract

The papers of Eli and Sybil Jones, 19th century Quaker missionaries, most notably to the Middle East where they established missions on Mt. Lebanon and in Ramallah, Palestine; the correspondence of Charles and Ellen Jones, also 19th century Quaker missionaries in Ramallah; and the letters of Quaker James Parnell Jones, son of Eli and Sybil Jones, who fought in the Civil War.

Dates: 1821-1918

Peace, Augustine, Mary, and Edwin Jones letters and diaries

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-284
Abstract

This collection contains letters and diaries related to Peace, Augustine, Mary, and Edwin Jones between the years of 1866-1901.

Dates: 1866 - 1901

Richard Thomas Jones papers

 Collection
Identifier: HCS-003-142
Abstract

This collection contains an envelope, two stereoscope cards, a notebook, and letters from Richard T. Jones to his cousins and sisters.

Dates: 1861 - 1863

Rufus M. Jones papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1130
Abstract Rufus Matthew Jones (1863-1948) was a Quaker historian, mystic, and philosopher. Born in South China, Maine, to Edwin and Mary Gifford Hoxie Jones, he taught philosophy at Haverford College between 1893 and 1934, and was involved in the Haverford Emergency Unit, American Friends Service, and Fellowship of Reconciliation, and is often attributed as having helped to unite Yearly Meetings in the United States. The collection consists of Rufus Jones’ correspondence, diaries, financial papers,...
Dates: 1779 - 1999; Majority of material found within 1875 - 1952

Samuel Howell Jones letter

 Collection
Identifier: HCS-003-088
Abstract

The collection contains a letter written by Samuel H. Jones to George Sykes about his time at Haverford.

Dates: March 14, 1834

Joseph Sturge Mission School Opening and Friends' Freedmen's Relief Association Funds Request

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-280
Abstract This collection contains a leaflet regarding the opening of Joseph Sturge's First Day School at the Friends Locust St. Mission House in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 1st, 1865. The school was established as First Day school for poor African Americans and immigrants. The school later merged and formed the Benezet House Association to provide education and relief to African Americans. Lack of demanding and funding led to the school's demolishment in 1945. There is also a letter from...
Dates: December 1862 and September 1874

Mary S. Kimber papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-111
Abstract

This collection is comprised of the handwritten personal correspondence and receipts of Mary S. Kimber.

Dates: 1897-1904

Thomas Kimber collection

 Collection
Identifier: HCS-000-024
Abstract

This collection contains a letter from Thomas Kimber, dated October 16, 1830, to Richard Mott, as well as a portrait of Kimber and brief description.

Dates: 1830