%eadnotat; ]> chapppm2 RECORDS OF CHAPPAQUA PREPARATIVE MEETING (ORTHODOX) An Inventory of Its Records at the Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College Inventory prepared by: FHL Staff 2007 Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

Finding aid encoded by FHL Staff 2007 Finding aid written in English Summary Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College Chappaqua Preparative Meeting (Society of Friends : Orthodox : 1828- : Chappaqua, N.Y.) Chappaqua Preparative Meeting Records 1791-1875. 6 v. + 1 fol.; .6 linear ft. RG2/NY/C418These records are entirely in English For current information on the location of records, please consult the Library’s online catalogue Records of Chappaqua Preparative Meeting (Orthodox) and its pre-Separation predecessor, 1791-1875. Includes men's and women's minutes, 1791-1875. History of the Meeting

Chappaqua Preparative Meeting was established circa 1750 as a part of Purchase Monthly Meeting. It became part of Chappaqua Monthly Meeting on its establishment in 1785. In 1828 this meeting separated into Hicksite and Orthodox branches. Chappaqua Preparative Meeting (Hicksite) was consolidated with Chappaqua Monthly Meeting in 1910. The last records of the Orthodox branch are from 1875, but the meeting continued at least until 1896.

Scope and Content of the Records

Records of Chappaqua Preparative Meeting (Orthodox) and its pre-Separation predecessor, 1791-1875. Includes men's and women's minutes, 1791-1875, and a list of library books.

Organization of the Records

Divided into series: Minutes (men's & joint): 1.1 1791-97, 1.2 1804-26, 1.3 1826-36; Women's minutes: 2.1 1808-36, 2.2 1836-58, 2.3 1858-75; Miscellaneous: 3.1 List of Library Books.

Access Restrictions:

Where available, access is through microfilm.

Use Restrictions:

Information on reproduction policies available in the library.

Custodial History:

Transferred from Haviland Records Room by NYYM in 1997.

Acquisition Information:

Deposit,1997.

Index Terms

This collection is indexed under the following headings. Researchers desiring materials about related topics should search the catalog using these headings.

Earlier Meeting Names: Chappaqua Preparative Meeting (Society of Friends : ca. 1750-1828 : Chappaqua, N.Y.). Topics: Society of Friends -- New York (State) -- Westchester County. Subjects: Chappaqua Preparative Meeting (Society of Friends : ca. 1750-1828 : Chappaqua, N.Y.) Chappaqua Preparative Meeting (Society of Friends : Orthodox : 1828- : Chappaqua, N.Y.) DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE RECORDS

Note to Researchers: To request materials on-site, please make sure to use the correct call numbers; patrons must use microfilm if it is available.

Men's Meeting and Joint Minutes 1791-97 1 vol. Pre RG2/NY/C418 1.1