Collected poetry, 1896-1937.

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Collected poetry, 1896-1937.

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This collection includes miscellaneous poetry, primarily written by Quakers, which was collected by Anna Broomell. Among items of interest is a poem by Charles Francis Jenkins to the Female Association of Philadelphia on the occasion of its centennial anniversary. Also included are poems by and related to the Pettit family.

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Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

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Female Association of Philadelphia for the Relief of Women and Children in Reduced Circumstances

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Rebecca Gratz was secretary of the Association until 1823 and instrumental in raising funds. Founded in 1800, the Female Association was a charitable organization which operated a soup kitchen, distributed spun goods and operated a home for widows and orphans. From the description of Records, 1800-1972. (Haverford College Library). WorldCat record id: 17670839 ...

Jenkins, Charles Francis, 1865-1951

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Charles F. Jenkins was a prominant Quaker who was Clerk of Green Street Monthly Meeting (1901-43) and Treasurer of the American Friends Service Committee (1917-30), of the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting (1919-1934), of Friends Boarding Home Committee of the Philadelphia Quarterly Meeting, and of the Quaker periodical, Friends Intelligencer. He was also active with this father, Howard M. Jenkins, in the development of the Inn and Community of Buck Hill Falls in Pennsylvania. Charles F. Jenkins was t...

Broomell, Anna Pettit.

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Pettit family.

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