Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers

Abigail Hopper Gibbons (1801-1893) was an important figure in many of the reform movements in the middle and late nineteenth century. Like her father, Isaac T. Hopper (1771-1852), "Abby" Gibbons was an ardent abolitionist and dedicated to prison reform. Of particular note is the correspondence sent and received by Abby Hopper Gibbons, including family letters and and related to her work to assist Union Soldiers during the Civil War. Also includes letters from Union soldiers, prominent Americans such as Theodore Roosevelt, Joseph Choate, and Lydia Maria Child, and correspondence reflecting Quaker family life and concerns.

Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers collection guide
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Joshua Phillips letter to Women's Prison Association and Isaac T. Hopper Home
Title:
Joshua Phillips letter to Women's Prison Association and Isaac T. Hopper Home
Description:
Written on "Department of Public Charities and Correction" stationery. Response to request for relief. On behalf of the Commissioners of Public Charities, asks if "Jews or Catholics are eligible as Trustees or Managers" of the Women's Prison Association and Isaac T. Hopper Home.
Date:
1867-06-26
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Note about "relics"
Title:
Note about "relics"
Description:
Note about the relics recovered from the home of Abby Hopper Gibbons after it was sacked by the mob during the New York Draft Riots.
Date:
1863
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Catherine E. Beecher letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Title:
Catherine E. Beecher letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Description:
Catherine Beecher was an American educator and writer. Wants advice on an enclosed typed rough draft. Hopes to meet with Abby soon.
Date:
1865-09-27
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Dr. Allen letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Title:
Dr. Allen letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Description:
Written by Dr. L. L. Allen [sp]. Learned that his box has arrived and asks if Abby will give it to Dr. Digley [sp]. Wishes her success in her "noble cause."
Date:
1863-03-05
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Henry Dickinson letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Title:
Henry Dickinson letter to Abby Hopper Gibbons
Description:
Henry Dickinson asks Gibbons, who is working as a nurse for the Union army, to provide information about war refugees in order to encourage Quakers to send them aid.
Date:
1863-07-02
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Statement of contents
Title:
Statement of contents
Description:
Probably written from Skaneateles, New York. Lists contents of a box of supplies, mostly clothing and food. Presumably sent to Abby Hopper Gibbons for the wounded soldiers, who worked as an army nurse during the Civil War.
Date:
1860-1865
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Isaac T. Hopper letter
Title:
Isaac T. Hopper letter
Description:
Letter was damaged by 1863 New York City Draft Riots. Reflects on charitable and philanthropic action.
Date:
1845-03-03
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College

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