Author |
Woody, Thomas, 1891-1960 |
LoC No. |
20014398
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Title |
Early Quaker education in Pennsylvania
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Original Publication |
New York: Teachers college, Columbia university, 1920.
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Series Title |
Columbia University. Teachers College. Contributions to education, no. 105.
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Note |
Originally presented as the author's thesis, Columbia University, 1918.
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Credits |
Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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Summary |
"Early Quaker Education in Pennsylvania" by Thomas Woody is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work aims to explore the development of educational practices among the Quakers in Pennsylvania prior to 1800, highlighting the challenges and achievements in that sphere. The book dives into the beliefs of key figures within the Quaker community, particularly the founder George Fox, and how their ideals influenced educational practices of the time. At the start of the monograph, the author lays out the foundation of the Quakers, delving into their origins and the role of George Fox in establishing the Society's principles. Woody discusses the evolution of Quaker educational ideals, dispelling common misconceptions regarding their views on learning. He highlights the community's emphasis on moral and practical education, the organization of meetings that facilitated schooling, and the support for inclusive education that benefited both the poor and marginalized groups, including Negroes and Indians. The opening chapters set the stage for a deeper examination of educational institutions and practices established by the Quakers in Pennsylvania. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
LA: Education: History of education
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LoC Class |
LC: Education: Special aspects of education
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Subject |
Thesis (Ph. D.)
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Subject |
Society of Friends -- Education -- History
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Subject |
Education -- Pennsylvania -- History
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
72371 |
Release Date |
Dec 10, 2023 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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