Quakers -- History
Found in 588 Collections and/or Records:
Mary Williams Shoemaker Papers
Henry Simmons commonplace book
The commonplace book of Henry Simmons includes "A Memorable instance of Divine guidance and protection," prayers, a speech made by the King of England to the Quakers, “A Testimony concerning Elisha Kirk," a memorial for his wife, Priscilla Yarnall, and a memorial for Robert Jordan.
Henry Simmons journals
Henry Simmons was a Quaker missionary to the Seneca Nation and a member Middletown Monthly Meeting. Henry Simmons's journals are related to time Simmons spent with the Oneida and Seneca nations.
Henry Simmons letterbooks
Henry Simmons, who belonged to the Middletown Monthly Meeting, spent a year with the Seneca near Cornplanter's village along with Halliday Jackson and Joel Swayne. There, the group of missionaries set up a school and model farm. Simmons's letterbooks are comprised of business and government correspondence related to his work with various Indigenous nations.
Edward Smedley diary
Diary of Edward Smedley, written while at the conscript barracks in Philadelphia after being drafted for the American Civil War. Entries describe Smedley's experiences as a drafted soldier and non-combatant prisoner in Philadelphia, including religious reflection, visits from family members, and military preparations.
"Notes on Early Friends Attending Meetings"
The beginning of the manuscript of Jeffrey Smedley, entitled "Notes on Early Friends Attending Meetings," was used to record financial transactions, but the majority of the volume describes testimony given by various Quakers at Meetings for worship, arranged chronologically. Many of the entries are related to Elias Hicks.
Sarah Frances Smiley diaries
Sarah Frances Smiley was a Quaker minister. Her diary entries describe Quaker meetings, ongoing struggles with her religious conviction, and her dedication to God.
Sarah Frances Smiley signature album
This collection is comprised of the single volume autograph book of Sarah Frances Smiley.
S. F. Smiley notebooks
This collection is comprised of two volumes of the notebooks of S.F. Smiley. The notebooks essentially function as date books, and records places visited, goods purchased, and reading he or she did.
Benjamin R. Smith pamphlet catalog
This collection is comprised of the single volume catalog of books and pamphlets related to Quakers, compiled by Benjamin R. Smith.
