Quakers -- History
Found in 588 Collections and/or Records:
"Growing Up Quaker"
Katherine Paxson school book
This collection is comprised of the single volume child’s workbook of Katherine Paxson. The volume is religious in nature, and includes various moral and religious lessons, illustrated with clippings of colored images of biblical figures.
Rebecca Peirce commonplace book
The commonplace book of Rebecca Peirce includes excerpts of letters on friendship, prayers, extracts from the writing of William Grover, extracts of a letter from Samuel Fothergill, and extracts from Sherwood's "Lady of the Manor."
James Pemberton biography
The biography of James Pemberton includes descriptions of the Pemberton family, their history and genealogical roots, and the early life of James Pemberton, as well as his adult life. The biography includes quoted sections from Quaker meeting minutes.
John Pemberton diaries
John Pemberton was a Quaker minister who was involved in Native American issues. The first volume describes Pemberton's visit to England from 1750 to 1754, the second volume is composed of daily entries dated from 1778. The majority of entries in both volumes describe Quaker meetings attended and social visits with Friends and family.
John Pemberton manuscript
This manuscript provides a brief biographical sketch of John Pemberton, and contains excerpts from his journals and letters from his religious visit in England in 1750.
Penn Family Memoranda from Various Sources
This collection is comprised of a single, small volume notebook written by Maria Webb. The notebook contains genealogical notes on the Penn family, as well as references to other early American Quaker families.
William Penn facsimilies
This collection is comprised of the single volume of the facsimiles of the papers of William and Hannah Penn, including correspondence and deeds.
Abraham Pennell commonplace book
The commonplace book of Abraham Pennell contains excerpts from Elias Hicks’s letters and sermons, from George Fox’s sermons and writings, and from the bible.
Pennington almanac
This collection is comprised of the single volume Poor Will's Pocket Almanack. It was presumably owned by a man named I. Pennington, as it includes his signature on the front cover. In addition to the published sections of the almanac, the volume includes Pennington's notes on items purchased, payments made, and friends and family visited.
