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Finding aid encoded by FHL Staff 2007 Finding aid written in English Summary Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College Rahway Preparative Meeting of Friends (Hicksite : 1827-1888 : Rahway, N.J.) Rahway Preparative Meeting Records 1808-1888. 3 v. ; 1 linear ft. RG2/NY/R437These records are entirely in English For current information on the location of records, please consult the Library’s online catalogue Records of Rahway Preparative Meeting (Hicksite), 1808-88. Includes men's and women's minutes 1838-88, and vital records 1808-9. History of the Meeting

Rahway Preparative Meeting was allowed as a meeting for worship in 1742 and became a preparative meeting at some time soon after. In 1827 it divided into Hicksite and Orthodox branches. In 1833 the Hicksite branch was transferred from Philadelphia Yearly Meeting to New York Yearly Meeting, where it continued until it was laid down in 1888.

 Scope and Content of the Records

Records of Rahway Preparative Meeting (Hicksite), 1808-88. Includes men's and women's minutes 1838-88, and vital records 1808-9.

 Organization of the Records

Divided into series: Men's Minutes: 1.1 1845-88; Women's Minutes: 2.1 1838-66; Vital Records: 3.1 Membership 1808-09.

 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 Name: Rahway Preparative Meeting (Society of Friends: c. 1742-1827 : Rahway, N.J.) Topics: Society of Friends -- New Jersey -- Union County. Subjects: Rahway Preparative Meeting (Society of Friends : c. 1742-1827 : Rahway, N.J.) Rahway Preparative Meeting of Friends (Hicksite : 1827-1888 : Rahway, N.J.) 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.

Vital Records Membership 1808-1809 1 fol. Pre RG2/NY/R437 3.1

Available on microfilm in the Library:

Film MR-NY293 Men's Meeting and Joint Minutes 1845-1888 1 vol. Hicksite RG2/NY/R437 1.1

Available on microfilm in the Library:

Film MR-NY293 Women's Meeting Minutes 1838-1866 1 vol. Hicksite RG2/NY/R437 2.1

Available on microfilm in the Library:

Film MR-NY293