"Led by what they refer to as their 'inner light,' members of the Society of Friends (Quakers) played pivotal roles in some of the most transformative events of the last four centuries. Whether it be forging relations with Native Americans, the abolition of slavery, reconstruction, World War II, or the Civil Rights Movement, Quakers resolutely followed conscience even when faced with fierce opposition."--Amazon.

This series of documentaries and first person narratives was produced and directed by telecommunication students of the Intersections seminar at Ball State University. Together they give a brief and insightful look at nineteenth century east-central Indiana. From the economic success of the National Road to the revolutionary thoughts and actions of the Quakers, this series chronicles the history of Wayne County through the Quaker Migration, the Underground...

Chronicles the history of Wayne County through the Quaker Migration, the Underground Railroad, the National Road, the Whitewater Canal, and the formation of the Republican Party. Includes readings of personal narratives by David Hooper, Isaac Beeson, Levi Coffin, Jim (an escaped slave), Captain McAfferty, James Heron, and Alan Bovay; the party pledge; and travel accounts by Jane Voorhees Lewis and M. H. Jenks.