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CQHA Online Methodology Sessions

Please join the Conference of Quaker Historians and Archivists (CQHA) on three days in June, for a set of virtual sessions foregrounding expanded approaches to the study of Quaker history and culture. Registration for the June sessions is now open. Sessions are free to attend but you must be registered via Eventbrite to access the Zoom details. CQHA’s June sessions have been chosen with a methodological focus in mind. The sessions are scheduled for June 14, 22, and 28, each at 12:30-2:00 pm EDT. They are: Researching Quaker History Read more

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Middlesex Centre Archives Receives Grant to Digitize Quaker Records

CFHA is excited to share the following announcement from the Middlesex Centre Archives: The Middlesex Centre Archives (MCA) is pleased to announce receipt of a $28,500 grant through the Library and Archives Canada’s Documentary Communities Heritage Program (DHCP). This grant will support the professional repair, cleaning and digitisation of early records and photographs from the businesses, industry and personal records of the Society of Friends (Quakers) and the Marsh Store (1862-1955). The original fragile records will be preserved meeting archival standards, and the digitised records Read more

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Final Lecture in Quakerism in the Atlantic World Series with Robynne Rogers Healey and Erica Canela

Join us Saturday, May 28th, for the final lecture in CFHA’s Quakerism in the Atlantic World series. The series has provided a wonderful opportunity to gather over the past five months to hear speakers present on their research and engage in the broader Quaker scholarly community. CFHA is pleased to welcome Dr. Robynne Rogers Healey and Erica Canela who will present on their chapter, “‘Our Dear Friend Has Departed This Life”: Memorial Testimony Writing in the Long Eighteenth Century.” The virtual series runs every second Saturday. Read more

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Penultimate Lecture in Quakerism in the Atlantic World with Rosalind Johnson

Join us Saturday, May 7th, for the penultimate lecture in CFHA’s Quakerism in the Atlantic World series. The previous eight lectures have proven wonderful opportunities for thoughtful dialogue and engagement in the broader Quaker scholarly community. We’re excited to welcome our next presenter, Dr. Rosalind Johnson. She will present on her chapter, “’Quakers and Marriage Legislation in England in the Long Eighteenth Century.” The virtual series runs every second Saturday. All lectures will take place at 0900 Pacific / 1200 Eastern / 1700 UK on Zoom. Following Read more

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Canadian Quaker Library & Archives Re-Opening!

CFHA is excited to share the following news! The Canadian Yearly Meeting Archives Committee is delighted to announce the re-opening of the Canadian Quaker Library and Archives on May 2, 2022. CQLA recently announced the appointment of a new archivist and are now ready to welcome guests back to the archives. CFHA members and others interested are invited to join us for a short online celebration of this event at 7 pm Eastern on May 2. Find the Zoom link below.

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Eighth Lecture in Quakerism in the Atlantic World with Erin Bell

Join us Saturday, April 23rd, for the eighth lecture in CFHA’s Quakerism in the Atlantic World series. The previous lectures have provided wonderful opportunities for Quaker scholars and historians to generously share their research and delve into the diverse facets of Quaker history. We’re very much looking forward to our next speaker, Dr. Erin Bell, who will present on her chapter, “’Mrs. Weaver Being a Quaker, Would Not Swear’: Representations of Quakers and Crime in the Metropolis, ca. 1696-1815.” The virtual series runs every second Saturday. All Read more

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Walking Wheel Discovery Project

We are excited to share this guest post by Todd Farrell. Todd’s interest in walking wheels and their creators led him to contact CFHA, where he graciously accepted the invitation to share his Walking Wheel Discovery Program research with us on the blog. Having obtained a walking wheel in 2020, I wanted to determine the maker. This was a seemingly easy question, but not one with an easy answer. I dove into research and found information from various sources about makers including Quakers and their Read more

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Seventh Lecture in Quakerism in the Atlantic World, with Jon Mitchell

Join us Saturday, April 9th, for the seventh lecture in CFHA’s Quakerism in the Atlantic World series. The previous lectures have provided wonderful opportunities for Quaker scholars and historians to generously share their research and delve into the diverse facets of Quaker history. We’re very much looking forward to our next speaker, Dr. Jon Mitchell, who will present on his chapter, “Three Methods of Quaker Worship in Eighteenth-Century Quakerism.” The virtual series runs every second Saturday. All lectures will take place at 0900 Pacific / 1200 Eastern / Read more

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Sixth Lecture in CFHA’s Series, Quakerism in the Atlantic World, with Geoffrey Plank

Join us Saturday, March 26th, for the sixth lecture in CFHA’s Quakerism in the Atlantic World series. The previous lectures have provided wonderful opportunities for Quaker scholars and historians to generously share their research and delve into the diverse facets of Quaker history. We’re very much looking forward to our next speaker, Dr. Geoffrey Plank, who will present on his chapter, “Quakers, Indigenous Americans, and the Landscape of Peace.” The virtual series runs every second Saturday. All lectures will take place at 0900 Pacific / 1200 Eastern Read more

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Fifth Lecture in CFHA’s Series, Quakerism in the Atlantic World, with Richard C. Allen

Join us Saturday, March 12th, for the fifth lecture in CFHA’s Quakerism in the Atlantic World series. This series has provided a wonderful opportunity for connection and dialogue, and we’re greatly looking forward to our next speaker, Dr. Richard C. Allen. He will present on his chapter, “Industrial Development and Community Responsibility: The Harford Family and South Wales, c.1768-1842.” The virtual series runs every second Saturday. All lectures will take place at 0900 Pacific / 1200 Eastern / 1700 UK on Zoom. Following the chapters of the Read more

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