Papers, 1885-1935 and n.d.

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Papers, 1885-1935 and n.d.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/32535564

This collection includes papers and speeches written by Agnes L. Tierney. Subjects include John Woolman, Quakers in social reform, women's rights, and Quaker education.

19 folders.

Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

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SNAC Resource ID: 7342969

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Woolman, John, 1720-1772

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John Woolman was a Mount Holly, New Jersey, Quaker minister who advocated the abolition of slavery. From the description of Papers, 1669-1830 (inclusive), 1669, 1752-1800, 1830 (bulk). (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122633025 ...

Hazard family.

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Tierney family.

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Tierney, Agnes L. (Agnes Leo), 1868-1947

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Agnes L. Tierney was a Quaker activist and educator. Born in 1868, she was the daughter of Thomas and Anna (Hazard) Tierney. She was the principal of Sherwood Friends School and taught history at other Friends Schools. She argued for social reform and women's rights until her death in 1947. From the description of Papers, 1885-1935 and n.d. (Swarthmore College). WorldCat record id: 32535564 ...