overall: 7 1/2 in x 5 1/4 in x 1/2 in; 19.05 cm x 13.335 cm x 1.27 cm
Object Name:
book
Object Type:
instructional materials
Place made:
United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Date made:
1927
Description:
The Society of Friends (or Quakers) set forth the principles of their faith and an historical summary of their founding in this book. It also contains guidelines for the conduct and frequency of church business meetings and educational principles. It was adopted by the Society at their Philadelphia Yearly Meeting in 1927.
This copy was used as a reference by the donor, Dr. Richard Lodish, who was headmaster of the Sidwell Friends Lower School, a Quaker institution. The previous owner was a William R. Gawthorp, Jr. whose name was written on the inside front cover page on July 17, 1940.
The Walter Jenkins publishing house was based in Philadelphia.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Richard Lodish American School Collection
