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Finding aid encoded by FHL Staff 2007 Finding aid written in English Summary Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College Washington Square Monthly Meeting (Society of Friends : 1975-1976 : New York, N.Y.) Washington Square Monthly Meeting Records 1962-76. 8 vols. ; .5 linear ft. RG2/NY/W335These records are entirely in English For current information on the location of records, please consult the Library’s online catalogue Records of Washington Square Meeting, 1962-1976. Includes Minutes, 1962-76; Register 1975; and Miscellaneous papers 1963-72. History of the Meeting

Washington Square Preparative Meeting was established in 1962. It briefly became a monthly meeting in 1975 when the New York City meetings were reorganized. Its last meeting was in August 1976.

Scope and Content of the Records

Records of Washington Square Meeting, 1962-1976. Includes Minutes 1962-76; register 1975; and miscellaneous papers 1963-72.

Organization of the Records

Divided into series: Minutes: 1.1 1962-68, 1.2 1968-74, 1.3 1975-76; Vital Records: 2.1 Register 1975; Miscellaneous papers and correspondence: 3.1 1963-73, 3.2 1967-72, 3.3 1969-71, 3.4 1971-72.

Access Restrictions:

Where available, access is through microfilm.

Access to vols.3.3 & 3.4 is restricted. The New York Yearly Meeting Records Committee restricts access to certain materials with implications for person privacy. Contact Director for further information.

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.

Other Information

Vol.3.1 includes copies of minutes of the Committee on Ministry & Oversight.

Vol.3.2 includes records of the Peace & Social Concerns Committee.

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 Washington Square Preparative Meeting (Society of Friends : 1962-1974 : New York, N.Y.). Topics: Society of Friends -- New York (State) -- New York. Subjects: Washington Square Monthly Meeting (Society of Friends : 1975-1976 : New York, N.Y.) Washington Square Preparative Meeting (Society of Friends : 1962-1974 : New York, 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.

Vital Records Register 1975 1 vol. United RG2/NY/W335 2.1