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James Harrison, Judge Thomas Wild, [April 1663], James Harrison Mar 1663

James Harrison, Judge Thomas Wild, [April 1663], James Harrison

Pemberton Correspondence

Letter dated 1664 (1663 Old Style) from James Harrison to Judge Thomas Wild, regarding the seizure of his horse and other possessions following his arrest and imprisonment. This letter details some of the persecution that Quakers faced, such as having goods and property seized. Another form of persecution mentioned is frequent imprisonment: for actively engaging in the practice of the faith, or randomly on suspicion of being a Quaker and being associated with the sect and its members. Money was sometimes demanded for the return of the items, if return was offered at all, and was also demanded as payment …

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James Harrison, Judge Thomas Wild, [April 1663], James Harrison Mar 1663

James Harrison, Judge Thomas Wild, [April 1663], James Harrison

Pemberton Correspondence Transcriptions

Letter dated 1664 (1663 Old Style) from James Harrison to Judge Thomas Wild, regarding the seizure of his horse and other possessions following his arrest and imprisonment. This letter details some of the persecution that Quakers faced, such as having goods and property seized. Another form of persecution mentioned is frequent imprisonment: for actively engaging in the practice of the faith, or randomly on suspicion of being a Quaker and being associated with the sect and its members. Money was sometimes demanded for the return of the items, if return was offered at all, and was also demanded as payment …

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James Harrison, Judge Thomas Wild,, James Harrison Dec 1662

James Harrison, Judge Thomas Wild,, James Harrison

Pemberton Correspondence

Written from Worcester Jail to a local judge, this letter details the some of the persecution that Quakers faced, such having goods and property seized from them. Another form of persecution mentioned is frequent imprisonment: for actively engaging in the practice of the faith, or randomly on suspicion of being a Quaker and being associated with the sect and its members. Money was sometimes demanded for the return of the items if return was offered at all, and was also demanded as payment of bail to release imprisoned Friends.

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Ann Harrison, James Harrison, 1655, Ann Harrison Dec 1654

Ann Harrison, James Harrison, 1655, Ann Harrison

Pemberton Correspondence

Copy of an excerpt of a letter from Ann Harrison to James Harrison. The letter is in Phineas Pemberton's handwriting. Note on the back identifies the recpient as the brother of the sender. However, the content of the letter and the similarity of signature likely make the sender Ann Harrison, his wife.

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Ann Harrison, James Harrison, 1655, Ann Harrison Dec 1654

Ann Harrison, James Harrison, 1655, Ann Harrison

Pemberton Correspondence Transcriptions

Copy of an excerpt of a letter from Ann Harrison to James Harrison. It is an affectionate love letter possibly before the couple was married or when they were just married. The letter is in Phineas Pemberton's handwriting. Note on the back identifies the recipient as the brother of the sender. However, the content of the letter and the similarity of signature likely make the sender Ann Harrison, his wife.

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Rb 002 Guide To Herman Detering Book Collection On Psychiatry And Photography, Detering Family Dec 1600

Rb 002 Guide To Herman Detering Book Collection On Psychiatry And Photography, Detering Family

Rare Books Finding Aids

The Herman Detering History of Photography and Psychiatry collection contains 324 books.. This collection was also processed as a manuscript collection so that the materials in the collections could be discoverable. This collection explores the relationship and history of photography and psychiatry, especially 19th century photography and the “insane.” The primary focus of the collection is the treatment and study of people suffering from various forms of mental illness. See more at RB 002.

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James Harrison, Ann Harrison,, James Harrison Dec 1599

James Harrison, Ann Harrison,, James Harrison

Pemberton Correspondence

Letter from James Harrison to his wife, Ann Harrison, regarding business and social matters. James Harrison updates his wife on the status of their fellow Friends, including one Friend who hopes that he will not lose his land while in prison. Due to their unwillingness to swear oaths, Quakers often could not conduct business with non-Friends. As a result, Quaker business and social networks were often very connected.

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Roger Longworth, J.L.,, Roger Longworth Dec 1599

Roger Longworth, J.L.,, Roger Longworth

Pemberton Correspondence

Letter dated circa 1677 from Roger Longworth to a Friend addressed as J.L.

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Robert Taylor, A Friend,, Robert Taylor Dec 1599

Robert Taylor, A Friend,, Robert Taylor

Pemberton Correspondence

Letter to a Friend from Robert Taylor recommending his son for an apprenticeship.

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Phineas Pemberton, A Dear Quaker Friend Of A Yearly Meeting,, Phineas Pemberton Dec 1599

Phineas Pemberton, A Dear Quaker Friend Of A Yearly Meeting,, Phineas Pemberton

Pemberton Correspondence

Undated letter from Phineas Pemberton to an unknown Quaker Friend.

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Friend, His Son,, Friend . Dec 1599

Friend, His Son,, Friend .

Pemberton Correspondence

Page of a letter from a Friend to his son.

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Rb 003 Guide To Dow Collection On Dentistry, Thomas D. Dow (1876-1960) Dec 1529

Rb 003 Guide To Dow Collection On Dentistry, Thomas D. Dow (1876-1960)

Rare Books Finding Aids

Thomas Dow, DDS was a dentist in Michigan who collected books on dentistry and records of dental society during the first half of the 20th century. His collection was international and, while focused on late 19th century and early 20th century works, contains some manuscripts dating to the 1600s. In the early 1960’s the University of Texas Dental Branch (UTDB) Library purchased his collection. In 2010, Dr. Dow’s collection and other historical books on dentistry were transferred to The TMC Library. See more at RB 003.

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Rb 005 Guide To Mcgovern Collection On The History Of Medicine, John P. Mcgovern (1921-2007) Dec 1513

Rb 005 Guide To Mcgovern Collection On The History Of Medicine, John P. Mcgovern (1921-2007)

Rare Books Finding Aids

The McGovern Collection contains over 5,500 titles focused on the development of the medical specialties in the late nineteenth century and early twentieth. There are significant sections on pediatrics, allergy and cardiology. The collection emphasis has been American Imprints and English language materials. There are a small number of titles in French or German from the eighteenth century. See more at RB 005.

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Rb 006 Guide To Menninger Collection On Psychiatry And Psychoanalysis, John P. Mcgovern Historical Collections & Research Center Dec 1493

Rb 006 Guide To Menninger Collection On Psychiatry And Psychoanalysis, John P. Mcgovern Historical Collections & Research Center

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In June, 2003, the Houston Academy of Medicine-Texas Medical Center Library became the owner of the Menninger Foundation’s Library of Psychiatry and Psychoanalysis. This fine gift included their clinical library of books and journals, the historical and rare book collections, and complete runs of the Menninger publications. This is a wide-ranging rare book collection of more than 3000 titles pertaining to psychology, psychiatry, and psychoanalysis in both adults and children. The publications by and commentaries about Sigmund Freud are extensive. See more at RB 006.

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Rb 001 Guide To Burbank-Fraser Collection On Arthritis, Rheumatism And Gout, John P. Mcgovern Historical Collections & Research Center Dec 1371

Rb 001 Guide To Burbank-Fraser Collection On Arthritis, Rheumatism And Gout, John P. Mcgovern Historical Collections & Research Center

Rare Books Finding Aids

The Burbank/Fraser Collection contains over 3,600 volumes, including books, pamphlets, bound reprints, and translations. With publications ranging from a sixteenth century manuscript to the modern works of John Talbott and Charles Short, this collection documents the changing regimens for rheumatic diseases and the foundations of the modern specialty of rheumatology. With publications from over 20 countries, the collection offers innumerable opportunities for research on the history of the rheumatic diseases and the cross-cultural transference of medical information. The collection equals 337.4 linear with titles that date from 15th Century to the early 20th Century. See more at RB 001.

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