Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends. Indian Committee

Dates:
Active 1735
Active 1822

History notes:

The Indian Committee of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting [PYMIC] began in 1795 and continues at the present time. The committee worked primarily with the Seneca on the Allegany and Cattaraugus Reservations (N.Y.); work was centered at Quaker Bridge ("Tunesassa"). The Friendly Association for Regaining and Preserving Peace with the Indians by Pacific Measures was active as a formal organization from ca. 1756-1764.

From the description of Records, ca. 1502-1983. (Haverford College Library). WorldCat record id: 29216635

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Subjects:

  • Society of Friends
  • Society of Friends
  • Indians of North America
  • Indians of North America
  • Indians of North America
  • Iroquois Indians
  • Seneca Indians
  • Society of Friends
  • Indians of North America
  • Indians of North America

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Places:

  • Quaker Bridge (N.Y.) (as recorded)
  • Salamanca (N.Y.) (as recorded)
  • Allegheny Reservoir (Pa. and N.Y.) (as recorded)