Papers, 1844-1891.

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Papers, 1844-1891.

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This collection includes correspondence received by Dr. George Truman and his nephew Joseph. Included are letters from Samuel Janney regarding publications in the Friends Intelligencer, letters from Anson Lapham regarding the establishment of the Friends Historical Library at Swarthmore College, and letters from Edward Merritt regarding the history of the Friendly Association for Regaining and Preserving Peace with the Indians. Also included is a letter from Benjamin Hallowell regarding Ethan Hitchcock's book, Christ the Spirit.

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Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

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Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

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Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College, a Quaker reference library, archives, and depository, was established in 1871 to collect books and related materials concerning the Society of Friends and its activities. Originally known as the Anson Lapham Repository, the Library has grown to include books, serials, manuscripts, pictures, and personal and corporate archives. It also serves as a depository for Philadelphia, Baltimore, New York, and other yearly meetings. From the des...

Truman, George.

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George Truman (1798-1877) was a Quaker author. He was the son of James and Phebe Moore Truman. His nephew Joseph M. Truman (1827-1902) was a journalist involved in the establishment of the Friends Historical Association. From the description of Papers, 1844-1891. (Swarthmore College). WorldCat record id: 32535503 ...

Janney, Samuel M. (Samuel Mcpherson), 1801-1880

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Samuel M. Janney was a Virginia Quaker minister, author, educator, and reformer. In 1839 he opened a boarding school for girls in Loudoun County. He traveled widely in the ministry, meeting with other denominations as well as being immersed in the contemporary issues facing the Society of Friends. Among his activities were establishing schools for African Americans and women, creating public schools in Virginia, and the abolition of slavery. In 1869 he was appointed Superintendent of Indian Affa...

Truman family.

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Merritt, Edward, 1816 -1888.

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Hallowell, Benjamin, 1799-1877

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College president and educator. From the description of Papers of Benjamin Hallowell, 1858. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79450732 ...

Truman, Joseph M., (Joseph Moore), 1827-1872.

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Lapham, Anson, 1803?-1876

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Hitchcock, Ethan Allen, 1798-1870

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Army officer and author. From the description of Papers of Ethan Allen Hitchcock, 1810-1873. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78216510 Soldier and author. During the Mexican War, Hitchcock served in Zachary Taylor's army of occupation and as Inspector-General on Winfield Scott's staff. From the description of Commentary on Winfield Scott's campaign in the Mexican War, [18--]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 84926698 From the description of Commentary on Win...

Friendly Association for Regaining and Preserving Peace with the Indians.

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