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Quakers

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Here are entered works on the persons belonging to the Society of Friends. Works on the Society of Friends as a religious denomination are entered under Society of Friends.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Fitzhugh-Tyson papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 3241
Abstract

The collection consists of letters, a memoir, and newspaper clippings related to two prominent Maryland families, the Fitzhughs and Tysons. Of note are materials related to the Shelter for Orphans of Colored Soldiers and Friendless Colored Children as well as the Shelter for Aged and Infirm Colored Persons. Isabella Tyson (1823-1903) was involved with both of these Baltimore, Maryland charitable organizations.

Dates: 1817-1944; Majority of material found in 1835-1891