%eadnotat; ]> webrapm RECORDS OF WEST BRANCH 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 West Branch Preparative Meeting (Society of Friends : Hicksite : 1828-1849 : Oswego, N.Y.) West Branch Preparative Meeting (Hicksite) Records 1800-1849. 7 vol. ; 1 linear ft. RG2/NY/W425These records are entirely in English For current information on the location of records, please consult the Library’s online catalogue Records of West Branch Preparative Meeting, 1800-1849. Includes minutes 1800-49. History of the Meeting

West Branch Preparative Meeting was established in 1800 by Oswego Monthly Meeting. In 1828 it divided into Hicksite and Orthodox branches. The Hicksite branch continued until it was laid down in 1849.

Scope and Content of the Records

Records of West Branch Preparative Meeting, 1800-1849. Includes minutes 1800-49.

Organization of the Records

Divided into series: Minutes: 1.1 1800-14, 1.2 1814-25, 1.3 1825-37, 1.4 1837-49; Women's Minutes: 2.1 1800-10, 2.2 1810-21, 2.3 1821-35.

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 West Branch Preparative Meeting (Society of Friends : 1800-1828 : Oswego, N.Y.). Topics: Society of Friends -- New York (State) -- Dutchess County. Subjects: West Branch Preparative Meeting (Society of Friends : 1800-1828 : Oswego, N.Y.) West Branch Preparative Meeting (Society of Friends : 1800-1828 : Oswego, N.Y.). West Branch Preparative Meeting (Society of Friends : Hicksite : 1828-1849 : Oswego, 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 1800-14 1 vol. Pre RG2/NY/W425 1.1