Gurney-Clarke-Shoemaker correspondence, 1850-1905.

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Gurney-Clarke-Shoemaker correspondence, 1850-1905.

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This collection includes correspondence between three of the Kirkbride sisters, Francis Maria Shoemaker, Julia K. Clarke, and Eliza Paul Gurney. The letters relate family and local news, and the letters written by Eliza Paul Gurney from England reflect some of her spiritual philosophy. Also included are brief notes on the genealogy of the Kirkbride family.

7 folders.

Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

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Clarke, Julia K. (Julia Kirkbride), -1866

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Gurney, Eliza Paul, 1801-1881

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Quaker minister Eliza Paul (Kirkbride) Gurney was born into a prominent and active family of Philadelphia Quakers. She distinguished herself as a speaker, traveling to many states, as well as Canada, Scotland, England, France, and Switzerland, to meet other Quakers and exchange views. She married British Quaker Joseph John Gurney and helped promote his reforms. A compelling speaker, she met with President Lincoln, who later corresponded with her. From the description of Eliza Paul Ki...

Shoemaker, Frances Maria, 1789?-1860

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Kirkbride family.

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