Collection of John Melchior Ogden papers, 1825-1885.

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Collection of John Melchior Ogden papers, 1825-1885.

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This collection consists of the papers of John Melchior Ogden, including newspaper clippings, letters and receipts, as well as notices from charitable associations such as the Carpenters' Company and the House of Refuge. Also included are letters to Charles Smith Ogden regarding the book, In Memoriam John Melchior Ogden, as well as reminiscences of Philadelphia in 1800 by Jesse Ogden, and an engraving of Fairhill Meeting House by Joseph Pennell.

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Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

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Ogden, Charles Smith, 1822-

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Ogden, Jesse, 1786-1864

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Ogden, John Melchior, 1791-1882.

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Ogden family.

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House of Refuge (Philadelphia, Pa.)

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Carpenters' Company of the City and County of Philadelphia

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The Carpenters' Company of the City and County of Philadelphia is the oldest builders' organization in the United States and the oldest of all trade bodies in Philadelphia. It was organized along the lines of the companies of England in 1724. The Friendship Carpenters' Company was formed in 1769 and united with the Carpenters' Company in 1786. From the description of Papers, 1683-1983. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 154297988 From the guide to ...