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Quakers -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 588 Collections and/or Records:

Letchworth family correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-117
Abstract

This collection is comprised of the personal correspondence of the Letchworth family; letter writers include Emos Lee and John Wilbur.

Dates: 1839-1842

Thomas Lewis manuscripts

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-118
Abstract

This collection is comprised of the manuscripts of Thomas Lewis, including two handwritten copies of "An Expstulatory Address," and two typed poems.

Dates: Undated.

Robert Lindsey journal

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-01-042
Abstract

Journal of Robert Lindsey's trip to visit Friends in Iowa. Entries describe the journey, including descriptions of the weather, travel by horse and wagon over the prairies, the dangerous crossing of the frozen Mississippi River, the history of the Quakers in Iowa, Quaker Meetings attended, and visits to various Iowa Quaker families.

Dates: 1850

Lippincott family tree

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-189
Abstract

This collection is comprised of the five pieces of the large illustrated Lippincott family tree, which at one time belonged to Charles Lippincott.

Dates: Undated.

Horace Mather Lippincott papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-124
Abstract

This collection is comprised of the papers of Horace Mather Lippincott, and includes copies of his manuscript essays, clippings, and pamphlets related to Quakerism.

Dates: 1924, 1944, 1940-1967, undated

James S. Lippincott bibliographies

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-07-138
Abstract

The two bibliographies, compiled by James Starr Lippincott, are entitled "A Bibliography of the Writings of Members of the Society of Friends in America" and "A Collection of Historical Notes: List of Quaker essayists."

Dates: Undated.

Thomas Lippincott journal

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-01-097
Abstract

Thomas Lippincott's diary entries describe his travel to attend Baltimore Yearly Meeting, attendance at weekly and monthly Quaker meetings, family news, and social visits with members of the Quaker community.

Dates: 1807

Lloyd family genealogy

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-10-005
Scope and Contents

This collection contains one item, which is a genealogy of the Samuel Lloyd and Rachel Braithwaite family. It is typed, and was created in 1914 by an unknown author. It includes description of five generations of their descendents.

Dates: 1914

Lloyd family commonplace books

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-03-023
Abstract

The Lloyd family commonplace books include extracts, poetry, and literary quotes.

Dates: 1815-1858

Lloyd family diaries

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-975-01-043
Abstract

This collection includes a variety of diaries of the Lloyd family, including three anonymous diaries, one diary written by Mary Ann Lloyd, one by Sarah Lloyd, and one by Susan Lloyd. Diary entries are generally related to religion, Quaker meetings, and social calls. Some volumes includes extracts or poetry.

Dates: 1815-1873