%eadnotat; ]> vallepm2 RECORDS OF VALLEY PREPARATIVE MEETING (HICKSITE) 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 Valley Preparative Meeting (Society of Friends : Hicksite : 1828-1866 : Patterson, N.Y.) Valley Preparative Meeting Records 1793-1863. 2 vols. ; .75 linear feet. RG2/NY/V335These records are entirely in English For current information on the location of records, please consult the Library’s online catalogue Records of Valley Preparative Meeting, 1793-1863. Includes men's minutes 1806-63; and women's minutes 1793-1822. History of the Meeting

A preparative meeting was established in the Valley in 1785. In 1828 it divided into Orthodox and Hicksite branches. The Hicksite branch was laid down in 1866 after two years of inactivity (noted by clerk at end of minute book.)

 Scope and Content of the Records

Records of Valley Preparative Meeting, 1793-1863. Includes men's minutes 1806-63; and women's minutes 1793-1822.

 Organization of the Records

Divided into series: Men's Minutes: 1.1 1806-63; Women's Minutes: 2.1 1793-1822.

 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.

Early Meeting Names: Valley Preparative Meeting (Society of Friends : 1785-1828 : Patterson, N.Y.). Topics: Society of Friends -- New York (State) -- Putnam County. Subjects: Valley Preparative Meeting (Society of Friends : 1785-1828 : Patterson, N.Y.) Valley Preparative Meeting (Society of Friends : Hicksite : 1828-1866 : Patterson, 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 1806-63 1 vol. Hicksite RG2/NY/V335 1.1

Available on microfilm in the Library:

Film MR-NY451 Women's Meeting Minutes 1793-1822 1 vol. Pre RG2/NY/V335 2.1

Available on microfilm in the Library:

Film MR-NY451