Diary of the First All Friends Conference, London, 1920 [manuscript] / Geo. A. Selleck.

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Diary of the First All Friends Conference, London, 1920 [manuscript] / Geo. A. Selleck.

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The diary begins in Kansas en route to London. Observant and detailed, telling of features of landscape (with descriptions of some cities & rivers) and, on boarding boat, recounts that there are "Lots of good Quaker women on second deck," food, weather, games. Aug. 10, he disembarks in England and tells of trip to Stratford-upon-Avon, meets more Quaker women. Reports on all activities, where he stayed, people he met, etc. Heard Rufus Jones speak on "Conscience" in London. Attends Meeting and session on League of Nations. Again attended Meeting and heard discussion of race relations. Many other Meetings described or mentioned. Visited George Fox's grave. Sightseeing details, playing games. Went to Friends War Victims Relief Office (Aug. 21). Visited other places in England, Holland, France. Describes trip back to Kansas in time to begin school. Much data re. trip at end, including names of Quakers on his boat (including Clarence Pickett) and some addresses, including Clyde Milner's.

1 v. ; 17 cm.

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