History

History Links

• Fox, George - Journal of The autobiography of the founder of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). First published in 1694. This is the Rufus Jones edition, 1908.
  
• Nayler, James - Spiritual Writings Selected works of the prominent first-generation Quaker, and a few sermons from other Friends of the same era.
  
• John Woolman: Biography Brief biography on John Woolman and his role in civil disobedience and the conflict of civil law and civil rights.
  
• Biographies, James Kiefer's Quaker (release 0.0) Brief biographies of some key figures in the Religious Society of Friends.
  
• Woolman, John - Journal of The autobiography of one of the best loved and most respected Quaker historical figures of all time, a key person in the ending of slaveholding among Quakers in the 18th century.
  
• Fox, George - The Autobiography of Complete online text of the Journal of George Fox, the autobiography of the founder of the Religious Society of Friends.
  
• Rustin, Bayard - Civil Rights Leader A brief biography of American civil rights leader Bayard Rustin, a member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). Written by Buzz Haughton.
  
• Quakerism in the 18th Century A summary of key developments in the Religious Society of Friends in the 18th century, with emphasis on North America.
  
• Quaker History Archives Over eighty pages of information on the Quakers (Religious Society of Friends). Eclectic mix includes an extensive Quaker timeline and Robert Barclay's The Anarchy of the Ranters.
  
• Fox's Journal - a guide A guide to the Journal of George Fox, generally considered to be the founder of Quakerism. It allows one to move from selected key passages to the chapter containing the passage.
  
• Quaker Corner, The A repository of resources related to Quaker genealogical research.
  
• Swarthmoor Hall Historic home in Cumbria, England, which served as the nerve center of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in its early days.
  
• William Penn A summary of the life of the Quaker writer, religious reformer and statesman, William Penn.
  
• Quaker Homiletics Online Anthology A compilation of historical sermons given by ministers of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).
  
• Tour of Quaker Country, A Dai William's tour of the seedbed of early Quakerism in nortern England, with a few photos.
  
• Quaker Page of Street Corner Society site Very helpful organized listing of Quaker writings and historical materials available on the Web.
  
• Penington, Isaac - Works of Collected works of a key figure in the first generation of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). From four printed volumes published by Quaker Heritage Press.
  
• An Apology for the True Christian Divinity by Robert Barclay The classic early Quaker doctrinal work in digital facsimile edition.
  
• The Beginnings of Quakerism A brief account of the development of the movement that became the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).
  
• Sedbergh, Brigflatts Friends Meeting House Historic Quaker meeting house in Cumbria, England, an area which played a key role in the history of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).
  
• Famous Friends (Quakers) This page lists famous people from history who were Friends, including scientists, politicians, U.S. presidents, etc.
  
• Quakers in Brief Overview of the Quaker movement from 1650 to 1990; British focus.
  
• Quakers: Persecution in colonial Massachusetts The Quakers were not welcomed into colonial New England by the Puritans. Learn how the Quakers were denied religious freedom in 17th Century America.
  
• Quaker Historical Texts (Larry and Licia Kuenning) Several electronic texts of writings of early Friends (Quakers).
  
• Quaker Writings Home Page (QWHP) A number of Friends (Quaker) writings from the 17th century to the present, many of which are not readily available in print.
  
• Gardner, Sunderland P. - The Quaker Memoirs of The 19th-century Memoirs, Journal, Letters, and Sermons of Quaker minister Sunderland P. Gardner of Farmington, New York.
  
• Quaker Tour of England A 22-page photo essay on a tour of Quaker (Religious Society of Friends) historical sites in England.
  
• How the Quakers established themselves in the New World The Quakers began to establish themselves in the New World after William Penn was granted a charter from Charles II. Brief explanation of early grants of land to Quakers.