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Comment on The Engaged Life of Mary Esther Dasenbrock by Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:40:04 +0000

Mary Esther and Henry introduced my parents to each other. Elizabeth Jones from Grosse Pointe and Donald Johnson from Bunkie, LA.

Comment on 2011 Gest Fellow: Aaron Jerviss by Steve McPherson

Steve McPherson — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:54:51 +0000

I appreciate seeing you on Facebook! I have been wondering about the dissertation topic. Maybe your research will help us Brethren to understand more of the contributing factors to the split of the church in the middle of this period! Hope you are doin’ alright in every endeavor!!

Steve McPherson

Comment on Online Mapping Sites by Sandy Sorlien

Sandy Sorlien — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 19:52:21 +0000

We did a mapping project for design and zoning codes at www.codesproject.asu.edu – see the Codes in Real Life page, and the Philadelphia details of one Center City block. There are many links for codes and maps.
Your exhibition is nothing short of spectacular.

Comment on Germantown Quaker Protest Against Slavery, 1688 by John Anderies

John Anderies — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:38:13 +0000

Yes, a transcription of the Germantown Quaker Protest may be found in our digital library, at:

triptych.brynmawr.edu/cdm4/page_text.php?CISOROOT=/HC_QuakSlav&CISOPTR=5838&CISOBOX=0&OBJ=8&ITEM=1

This is the first side of the page. Click on “Next” to go to the second side of the sheet.

Comment on Germantown Quaker Protest Against Slavery, 1688 by Charles A. Miller

Charles A. Miller — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:26:42 +0000

Can you tell me if the Germantown Quaker protest of 1688 has been published in full in English? and if so, where may I find it? I have become interested in the remarkable Francis Daniel Pastorious.

Comment on Student profile: Eric Chesterton ’11 by Rita Chesterton

Rita Chesterton — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 03:36:15 +0000

Hello Eric…. As you can see, I am a Chesterton too. I’ve been working on Chesterton genealogy for some time and I can’t help asking if you descend from the Philadelphia Chesterton’s who descend from Arthur Chesterton?

Feel free to write back!
-Rita email: rchesterton1@verizon.net

Comment on Rich Trove of Autograph Letters Featured by Lucy Barber

Lucy Barber — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 02:13:50 +0000

Do you know if this letter has been cited by any historian? Or did Lincoln sign so many similar letters that it is more symbolic of the way mid-19th century people really valued such letters as tangible connections. I think today I would want a photograph with President Obama more than his signature, but I think that suggests how times have changed.

Comment on Descartes in the Press by Quaker & Special Collections » Blog Archive » Rich Trove of Autograph Letters Featured

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:13:20 +0000

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Comment on 2009 Gest Fellow: Catherine Baylin by Paul Moore

Paul Moore — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:34:59 +0000

Hi . I live in Israel in a village Harashim in the Western Galilee Mountains not for form lebanon . i recently found thrown away in the garbage a letter written by Daneil Oliver dated 1937 written to a mr Levi who . I have become fascinated by this man and his work, especially as i work with Jewish and Arab kids promoting peace . I would like to know more information on the Olivers and would welcome contact from you. Many Thanks Paul Moore

Comment on Shall I give you Miss Brawne? by Quaker & Special Collections » Blog Archive » A clumsy, artificially aged print

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:32:38 +0000

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