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Early Quaker education in Pennsylvania

By Thomas Woody
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The monograph traces Quaker educational practices in Pennsylvania before 1800, drawing on manuscript minutes and local records to reconstruct meeting organization, pedagogical ideals, and school operations. It surveys city and county schools—Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, and Delaware—examining curriculum, funding, governance, and the roles of masters and mistresses, and includes reports on schooling for Black and Native children. Chapters situate Quaker beliefs and meeting structures that shaped schooling and provide source-rich accounts, appendices, and a bibliography to support further historical and archival study.

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Thomas Woody

Thomas Woody was an educator and historian known for his contributions to the study of Quaker education in America. His notable work, "Early Quaker Education in Pennsylvania," explores the educational practices and philosophies of the Quaker community during the colonial period. Woody's research provides valuable insights into the intersection of religion and education, highlighting the unique approaches that shaped the learning experiences of Quaker children. His scholarship contributes to a deeper understanding of the historical context of education in Pennsylvania and the broader implications of Quaker values on teaching and learning.

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