Benezet, Anthony, 1713-1784
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Biographical notes:
Prominent Friend, philanthropist and educator.
From the description of Papers, 1750-1936 (bulk 1750-1784). (Haverford College Library). WorldCat record id: 25237753
Philadelphia philanthropist.
From the description of ALS : to Susanna Wright, [s.d.]. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122540703
Philadelphia Quaker philanthropist, educator, author, and anti-slavery advocate.
A teacher for twelve years at the Friends' English Public School (William Penn Charter School) in Philadelphia, Anthony Benezet in 1754 started a public school for girls under the auspices of the board of overseers of the charter school. Ill health forced his resignation in 1755, but Benezet returned to the school two years later and remained until 1766.
From the description of Letter : Philadelphia, [Pa.], to Jonas [i.e. Jonah] Thompson, Bristol, [Eng.], 1757 Dec. 6. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 36205891
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