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Descriptive Summary
BIOGRAPHICAL/HISTORICAL
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SELECTED SEARCH TERMS
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE RECORDS
Ser. 1. Biographical and genealogical material, 1894-1924, n.d.
Ser. 2. Writings
Ser. 3. Memorabilia, 1851-1914, n.d.
Ser. 4. Pictures
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Anna Braithwaite Thomas Family Papers, 1869-1943
FHL staff
1967
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Creator
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Anna Braithwaite Thomas (1854-1947) |
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Family Papers, |
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Dates:
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1869-1943 |
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Abstract:
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Anna Braithwaite Thomas (1854-1947) was a British American Quaker, of Baltimore, Maryland. The collection contains correspondence, drawings, notes, albums, poems, and photos, and eight volumes of diaries (1894-1896, 1936-1944). The earlier diaries describe a trip to England and Europe taken by Anna Thomas and her husband, Richard Henry Thomas (1854-1904), a Baltimore physician. Also included is a notebook (1869-1871) of Richard Henry Thomas while a student at Haverford College, Haverford, Pennsylvania, along with articles and related materials concerning the couple's daughter, Henrietta Martha Thomas (1879-1919). These articles relate to her World War I pacifist service in Germany and Austria. Material relating to the genealogy of the Braithwaite and Thomas families is also part of the collection.
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2 boxes; 1 linear ft. |
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Identification:
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RG 5/148 |
Anna Braithwaite Thomas was the daughter of J. Bevan and Martha Gillet Braithwaite, born in Banbury, England, in 1854. She attended Bedford College and in 1878 was married to Dr. Richard H. Thomas of Baltimore, Maryland, and a graduate of Haverford College. The Braithwaite family was active in American Quaker activities, and Anna Thomas was a writer, peace activist, and involved in various Quaker concerns. She lived in England during the First World War where she served on the Alien's Committee and a relief mission to Vienna, Austria, after the War. Her daughter, Dr. Henrietta Thomas, died in 1919 after war service. Anna Braithwaite Thomas was recorded as a minister of Baltimore Monthly Meeting, and she represented Baltimore Yearly Meeting in various Quaker conferences. Anna Thomas died in 1947 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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The collection contains correspondence, diaries (8 volumes, 1894-1896, 1936-1944), the earlier diaries describe a trip to England and Europe taken by Anna Thomas and her husband, Richard Henry Thomas (1854-1904), a Baltimore physician, and drawings, notes, albums, poems, and photos; together with notebook (1869-1871) of Richard Henry Thomas while a student at Haverford College, Haverford, Pennsylvania, article and related materials concerning the couple's daughter, Henrietta Martha Thomas (1879-1919) and her World War I pacifist service in Germany and Austria, and material relating to the genealogy of the Braithwaite and Thomas families.
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This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the Friends Historical Library (TRIPOD). Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons, or places should search the catalog using these headings: Researchers are advised to search by subject and author, when applicable.
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The collection is divided into four series:
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Ser. 1. Biographical and genealogical material, 1894-1924, n.d.
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"Table of the Descendants of Joseph Bevan and Martha Braithwaite"
1921 printed leaflet; 2 copies
Compiled by William C. Braithwaite.
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Journals of trip to England of Richard H. and Anna B. Thomas, written by Anna
1894-1896 2 volumes
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Diaries of Anna B. Thomas
1936-1944 8 volumes
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Notebook of miscellaneous notes, drafts of letters, etc., by Anna B. Thomas.
Includes biographical account of some members of the Braithwaite family and brothers and sisters of Anna B. Thomas
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Obituaries printed
Of William Chas. Braithwaite (2); Henrietta M. Thomas, daughter of Anna B. Thomas; and John Clapp Thomas.
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Ser. 2. Writings
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Typewritten draft of William C. Braithwaite, Memoir and Papers, by Anna Lloyd Braithwaite Thomas and Elizabeth B. Emmott
Includes related papers.
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Article by Henrietta M. Thomas, "A visit to Vienna and Berlin" printed
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Poem, "Rhyme of the Kings"
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Ser. 3. Memorabilia, 1851-1914, n.d.
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Water color sketches by Anna B. Thomas 2 notebooks
Includes some photographs and prints.
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Pen and ink drawing of a Quaker Meeting, signed A.B. Hand-painted motto.
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Autograph album, apparently of Anna Braithwaite Thomas
1877-1927
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Notebook of drawings and water-colors by Elizabeth Gillett and copied "pieces."
1851
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Notebook belonging to Richard H. Thomas while at Haverford
1869-1871
Contains "pieces" copied by various classmates.
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"Moonlight", small homemade magazine
1893 3 issues
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"The Ephratense Chronicle or The Vampire on a Pilgrimage," by Richard H. Thomas
1872
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Verses by Richard H. Thomas
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Henrietta M. Thomas' passport
1914
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Ser. 4. Pictures
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Mainly photographs of members of the Braithwaite and Thomas families
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