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1859 April, to Dearest Cousin Annie
Title:
1859 April, to Dearest Cousin Annie
Date:
1859-04-01
Collection:
Cope Evans Family Papers
Northern Assoc. of Phila. for the Relief and Employment of Poor Women Constitution and by-laws
Title:
Northern Assoc. of Phila. for the Relief and Employment of Poor Women Constitution and by-laws
Description:
Amended constitution. Lists the names (and often addresses) of members, including Lucretia Mott. Outlines duties of president, acting committee, etc. Affirms a desire "to admit none but the deserving poor." Provides a set of rules to be followed by women given work by the Association. Also includes 1867 revisions to the bylaws.
Date:
1844-1928
Collection:
Northern Association of the City and County of Philadelphia for the Relief and Employment of Poor Women Records, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
1899 January 26, 121 South 19th St, Philadelphia, to My dear Lillie
Title:
1899 January 26, to My dear Lillie
Description:
Addressed from 121 South 19th Street, Philadelphia (Pa.).
Date:
1899-01-26
Collection:
Cope Evans Family Papers
Lucretia Mott letter to Home; J. O. Barrett letter to Lucretia Mott
Title:
Lucretia Mott letter to Home; J. O. Barrett letter to Lucretia Mott
Description:
Written over a letter and a circular, both by Rev. J. O. Barrett. Lucretia Mott talks of the distinction between the wealthy and the poor and says, The cooperative trade unions are going to affect something to a better state of society. She also discusses a sermon of Robert Collyer on "healing and hurting shadows" and talks about some of his "discourses." She expresses displeasure in Hannah Haydock becoming an increasingly "sectarian" Quaker and "leaning to the conservative side." She also talks about recent activities of several family members.
Date:
1867-08-11
Collection:
Mott Manuscripts, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Joseph Fussell letter to Graceanna Lewis
Title:
Joseph Fussell letter to Graceanna Lewis
Description:
Joseph Fussell was Graceanna Lewis' cousin. He recounts a trip to a colored school for adults and discusses the refreshing pureness and innocence of children. He speaks of the duty he feels to give to those with less than himself and the idea that all inequalities of wealth result from the use of force. He also alludes to anti-slavery activity in Frankford.
Date:
1843-04-23
Collection:
Lewis-Fussell Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to her family
Title:
Abby Hopper Gibbons letter to her family
Description:
Heard a sermon by a Mr. Chaney, likely George Leonard Chaney, a Unitarian minister from Salem, Massachusetts. Describes going to the theater with a Mr. Hepworth and seeing people of all social classes - especially working-class people - present at the show. Discusses recent news concerning family/friends.
Date:
1869-04-12
Collection:
Abby Hopper Gibbons Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College