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Quakers -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 588 Collections and/or Records:

Dean Freiday manuscripts

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-070
Abstract

This collection is comprised of typed manuscripts by Dean Freiday.

Dates: Undated.

Leonhard Friedrich papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-071
Abstract

This collection includes photocopies and reproductions related to Leonhard Friedrich, a German Quaker.

Dates: 1942-1986

Friends World Conference report

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-11-016
Scope and Content note

This collection is comprised of the single volume stenographic report of the Friends World Conference, 1937, at Swathmore, Pa. The volume includes the transcript of meetings, discussions, and speeches given at the conference.

Dates: 1937

Friends Barclay Society manuscripts

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-073
Abstract

This collection is comprised of the four typed manuscripts.

Dates: 1941

Friends Burial Ground, Philadelphia records

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-074
Abstract

Handwritten records related to the establishment of the Friends Burial Ground in Philadelphia.

Dates: 1810

Friends' Freedmen's Association records

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-075
Abstract

This collection is comprised of the single volume account book and single volume account book of the Friends Freedman's Association.

Dates: 1862-1867

Friends Historical Commission records

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-11-045
Scope and Content note

This collection is comprised of three folders of materials related to, or collected by the Friends Historical Commission, including, one of correspondence, one of minutes, and one of pamphlets.

Dates: 1968-1972

Friends Historical Library broadsides collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SFHL-FBRD
Abstract This collection consists of broadsides and and other printed materials relating to the Society of Friends (Quakers). Some of the items in the collection are composed of a single, unfolded sheet with printing on only one side. Many others, however, are multiple pages and smaller sizes. Topics of the broadsides include: exhortations by Quakers against the slave trade; testimonials regarding deceased Friends; petitions to government authorities for recognition of various Quaker testimonies,...
Dates: 1660 - 2000

Friends Historical Library subject reference files

 Collection — Othertype PG-6
Identifier: SFHL-PG-6
Abstract

PG6 Subject Reference Files consists primarily of pamphlets, newspaper clippings, ephemera, and other materials (mostly secondary source), collected at various times from various sources, and organized by topic.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1900 - 2020

Friends Institute of Philadelphia membership records

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-11-021
Scope and Content note

This collection is comprised of the single volume membership record of the Friends institute of Philadelphia. The volume includes the preamble and constitution of the organization, as well as the signatures and addresses of the members.

Dates: 1880-1921