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Little Blue River Bible, 1832

 Item — Book: 60
Identifier: 60

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Bibles in this collection have been preserved for one or more of the following reasons:

  • Belonged to a notable Quaker person or family.
  • Belonged to Earlham College and used for a specific purpose. Example: The Earlham Hall Bible, which was used for morning meetings, c. 1895-1930.
  • Belonged to a Quaker meeting.
  • Contain genealogical information.
  • Contain photographs of the family the Bible belonged to.
  • Book is interesting and can be used as a teaching tool in classes visiting the Archive. Example: Traveling Salesman Sample Book.
These Bibles were used by the people, families or meetings that owned them, and because they were used heavily, many are in extremely poor condition; many have damaged bindings. Most are from the 19th century.

Dates

  • Publication: 1832

Extent

From the Collection: 66 Books

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

From Little Blue River Monthly Meeting Should Little Blue River Monthly Meeting ever cease to be an orthodox Friends meeting, it is the desire of the donors of this Bible, that it be given to some of their descendants, Though not claiming any heir or right of preference in it.

Repository Details

Part of the Friends Collection and Earlham College Archives Repository

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