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Cope-Evans Family papers, 1732-1911 (inclusive)

Extent:
3.25 linear ft. (9 boxes, 3 volumes)
Abstract:
Letters (with accompanying poetry, acrostics, drawings, clippings, etc.), marriage certificates, photographs, friendship book, estate related papers, account books, and computer disks. Primarily letters of the closely related Quaker families of Cope and Evans of Germantown (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania); other families include Brown, Drinker, and Haines.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Friends Historical Association records, 1873-2012 (inclusive)

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22.1 linear ft.
Abstract:
The collection contains records of meeting minutes, correspondence, financial statements, information concerning the Conference for Quaker Historians and Archivists, details about various committes within the association, publications and publicity, events, and miscellaneous materials of the Friends Historical Association.

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Morris Evans Leeds papers, 1757-1952 (inclusive) 1880-1952 (bulk)

Extent:
3.5 linear ft. (8 boxes)
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The papers of Morris Evans Leeds (1869-1952), a Philadelphia Quaker who graduated from Haverford College and became president of Leeds & Northrup Company, manufacturers of precision instruments. He was also an inventor and developer. Leeds was a member of the Board of Haverford College and active on the School Board of Philadelphia.

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James P. Magill papers, 1911-1974 (inclusive)

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2 linear ft. (4 boxes)
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The papers of James P. Magill (b. 1885), a Quaker investment banker and philanthropist, dedicated to his alma mater, Haverford College, and with a great interest in the arts in the Philadelphia area. His circle of acquaintances included archaeologists, authors, and artists.

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L. Hollingsworth Wood papers, 1903-1953 (inclusive)

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21.5 linear ft. (44 boxes, 1 volume)
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Primarily correspondence related to Wood's activities in areas of peace, civil rights, African American education, and Quaker education. Wood was founding member of American Civil Liberties Union, American Friends Service Committee, and National Urban League. He was president of the Urban League for 26 years; elected in 1917 to Fisk University Board of Trustees; and a member of Haverford College Board of Managers. Correspondents include Jane Addams, Roger N. Baldwin, W. E. B. DuBois, Rufus M. Jones, Thomas Elsa Jones, Oswald Garrison Villard, Booker T. Washington and many others.

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H. Mather Lippincott '43 papers, 1943-2000 (inclusive)

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0.5 linear ft. (2 boxes)
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A collection of papers relating to H. Mather Lippincott, Haverford College class of 1943, dating from his days as an undergraduate and through a number of class reunions, the latest being the 57th reunion in 2000. In addition, there is a cloth doll of a Quaker lady, Mrs. Phillips, created by Franklin, as well as some negatives of work accomplished by the architectural firm of Cope & Lippincott.

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James Wood papers, 1865-1921 1865-1964 (inclusive) 1865-1921 (bulk)

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10.75 linear ft. (21 boxes, 1 tube) and 21 containers and one rolled document
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James Wood (1839-1925) was "interested in education, philanthropy, in the various branches of agriculture, in archaeology, history, Indian lore, anthropology, science, in prison reform and above all, in the Bible and religion," (ABS, 2). He was also a business man, serving as President of the Genesee Salt Company in Piffard, New York. The James Wood papers are divided into twelve series: "Biographical Material:" "Agriculture;" Business and Financial Material;" "Collected Quaker Material;" "Correspondence;" "Hugh Barbour Writings and Talks regarding James Wood;" "Journals;" "Organizations;" "Photographs and Albums;" "Political Involvement;" Prison Reform;" and lastly, "Writings by James Wood." This collection contains many materials, including correspondence, photographs, record books, awards, and printed material such as newspapers and pamphlets. Given Wood's heavy involvement in agriculture, this collection has high research value for those interested in farming methods, live stock...(see more)

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Howard Haines Brinton and Anna Shipley Cox Brinton papers, 1859-2005 (inclusive)

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26 linear ft. (57 boxes and 2 rolled objects)
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Howard Haines Brinton and Anna Shipley Cox Brinton were 20th-century Quaker educators and prolific authors whose areas of expertise included the physical sciences and the Classics. Notably, they also worked for the American Friends Service Committee in Europe, for Friends Center in Tokyo, Japan, and as directors of Pendle Hill, an adult study center in Wallingford, PA. They were both recorded ministers in the Religious Society of Friends. This collection also contains materials of other Brinton, Bean, Cox and Shipley Family members.

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Stephen G. Cary papers, 1930-2002 (inclusive)

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8.25 linear ft. (33 boxes)
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Stephen G. Cary graduated from Germantown Friends School in 1933 and from Haverford College in 1937. He earned a master's degree in international administration from Columbia University in 1943. Between 1946 and 1969, Cary worked for the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), and was the chairman of the AFSC from 1979 to 1991. Cary was a member of the Haverford College Board of Managers from 1955 to 1969. In 1969, he joined the staff as vice president of development. He was acting president of Haverford from 1977 to 1978, and served as senior vice president of the College from 1979 to 1981. This is a collection of his professional and personal papers. Materials include documents related to the American Friends Service Committee, Haverford College, and the Clarence and Lilly Pickett Endowment for Quaker Leadership. Also included is his personal correspondence, as well as subject files on such topics as civil rights, the Germantown Friends School, and the Friends Association for...(see more)

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Samuel B. Morris diary, 1885-1886 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
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Samuel B. Morris's diary entries describe his time at Haverford College, including classes he attended, meals, sporting events, socializing with friends, and family news and events.

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William G. Rhoads diary, 1858

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0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The first pages of William G. Rhoads's diary ask a series of questions concerning moral behavior and manners, which Rhoads subsequently answers in each entry. Entries also detail Rhoads's apprenticeship as a book keeper, social calls, and Quaker meetings he attended.

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Samuel Buckley Morris letterbooks, 1815-1842 (inclusive)

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0.2 linear ft. (2 volumes)
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Samuel Buckley Morris was a Philadelphia area Quaker and one of the founders of Haverford College. This collection contains two volumes of his letterbooks. The first volume contains business correspondence; the second volume contains both business and personal correspondence.

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Wilmer A. Cooper manuscripts, 1948-1950 (inclusive)

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0.1 linear ft. (2 volumes)
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The manuscripts of Wilmer A. Cooper include his master's thesis for Haverford College and a paper he wrote while at Yale University Divinity School.

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Class of 1898 records, 1894-1949 (inclusive)

Extent:
.353 linear ft. (3 volumes, 2 folders)
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This collection contains a record of members and two volumes of letter books from the Haverford College Class of 1898. It also includes a copy of the Class of 1898's "Freshmen Ten Commandments" directed towards the Class of 1899, materials pertaining to the Class of 1898's twenty-fifth reunion in 1923, and materials pertaining to the Class of 1898's fiftieth anniversary gift.

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The Haverfordian, 1879-1941 (inclusive)

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5.8 linear ft. (14 boxes)
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This collection contains issues of the student literary publication called The Haverfordian published between 1879 and 1941.

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Women's Center records, 1970-2019 (inclusive)

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4.88 linear ft. (11 boxes)
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This collection contains records created by the Women's Center at Haverford College. The materials begin in the 1970s during the creation of the center and extend through to 2019. Included in this collection are materials about the history of the Women's Center and coeducation at Haverford, log books kept by the staff members, posters about their events, publications they created such as Herstory and newsletters, information sheets about sex and other topics, and some photographs.

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James A. Babbitt papers, 1917-1919 (inclusive)

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0.21 linear ft. (1 box)
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Collection includes two diaries (1917-1919) kept by James Babbitt. The first dairy, entitled "Haverford Reconstruction Unit No. 1," describes the work of emergency relief in France beginning with the departure of Dr. Babbitt and 54 men from Haverford College in August, 1917, and through the establishment and operation of Hôpital du Chateau (Chateau Hospital) in Sermaize-les-Bains, Marne, France. Includes letters (1918-1919) by Dr. Babbitt in France to his patients expressing interest in their condition, and letters (1917-1918 + undated) from his patients, primarily thanking him for his help and reporting on their conditions. Also contains an introduction of Dr. Babbitt by Henry J. Cadbury (August, 1917) as a member of the American Friends Service Committee; reports consisting of an introduction to the project and some personnel, short description of the hospital buildings, four weekly hospital reports from August, 1918, and a list of operations performed; poem portraits of hospital...(see more)

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Experimetal College (ExCo) records, 1987-2003 (inclusive)

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0.625 linear ft. (2 boxes)
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This first box contains documentation of the first few years of coursework offered via ExCo. This includes applications, class handouts, and evaluations.The second box contains a variety of documents creating a chronology of the first few years of ExCo at Haverford. This includes research on ExCo programs at other institutions and Haverford, committee minutes before and after the passing of the ExCo plenary resolution, and promotional materials. Additionally, photographs from the first year of ExCo at Haverford can be found here.

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Luther W. Spoehr papers, 1964-1970 (inclusive)

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0.84 linear ft. (2 boxes)
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This collection consists of materials created and collected by Luther W. Spoehr, Haverford Class of 1969. Many of the materials pertain to committees on which Spoehr served, but the collection also contains materials related to Class Night 1969, Haverford College publications, and an article on the May 1970 Haverford College trip to Washington, D.C. The collection also includes Spoehr's lecture notes from two history courses and two English courses.

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The Black, 1923 - 1932 (inclusive)

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0.02 linear ft. (2 folders)
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The collection contains several issues of a Haverford student satirical publication from the 1920s and 1930s.

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Restrained Gourmet, 1994

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0.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
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The collection contains one printed copy of the Restrained Gourmet recipe book.

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J.P. Elkinton autobiography, 1966 (inclusive)

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0.1 linear ft. (2 volumes)
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J. P. Elkinton's autobiography describes his childhood and family, his attendance at Haverford College, from which he graduated in 1908. He also describes his experiences with the Society of Friends, particularly his travels on religious visits, and his adult life with his wife, Mary Bucknell, and their children. In addition to stories from various periods of his life, he provides biographical sketches of his family members.

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Stokes-Woodruff Family papers, 1809-2001 (inclusive) 1820-1965 (bulk)

Extent:
3.75 linear ft. (9 boxes)
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This collection contains a wide variety of documents pertaining to both the Stokes and Woodruff families. In addition to family history materials, it also includes materials from F.J. Stokes Company.

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Charles Edward Gause papers, 1883-1940 (inclusive)

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0.44 linear ft.
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This collection is comprised mostly of journals that Charles Edward Gause wrote, including during travels with friends. There are also some letters.

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T. Vail Palmer manuscripts, 1976-1977 (inclusive)

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (2 folders)
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This collection is comprised of two typed manuscripts written by T. Vail Palmer Jr. during his time as a T. Wistar Brown Fellow at Haverford College from 1976 to 1977.

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Peer Awareness collection, 1999

Extent:
0.02 linear ft. (1 folder)
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The collection contains educational materials used by the club during its workshops and sessions.

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Food Fight collection, 2008

Extent:
0.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
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The collection contains email printouts with information about the goals and activities of the club.

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Maxfield Parrish papers, 1891-1997 (inclusive)

Extent:
5 linear ft. (4 boxes, and wrapped and framed items)
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The papers of artist and illustrator Maxfield Parrish (1870-1966) who became enamored of art while a student at Haverford College. The collection consists of letters, original drawings and illustrations, magazines to which he contributed, catalogs, calendars and his famous chemistry notebook created while a student at the college

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Russell Stetler collection, 1962-1994 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
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Supporting materials for the Honors Thesis of Sasan Mehrara, including copies and typescript documents by Russell Stetler, interviews, sources, and Mehrara's notes.

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William Morris Maier papers, 1935-1980 (inclusive)

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11.67 linear ft. (28 boxes)
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William Morris Maier (1909-1982), a Haverford College graduate, was active in a wide variety of charitable organizations, especially those related to the Society of Friends. These papers consist of materials from his phlianthropic work with many organizations, including the Ludwick Institute, the Friends' Freedmen's Association, and the Emlen Institution.

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Charles Wood correspondence, 1862-1869 (bulk) 1862-1928 (inclusive)

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1.16 linear ft. (8 volumes, 1 folder)
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Charles Wood was born a Quaker and later became a Presbyterian minister. This collection is comprised of eight volumes of his compiled correspondence. Each volume contains personal correspondence from family and friends related to Wood's education, news of his family, and discussions of social outings and cricket.

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Class of 1909 records, 1908, 1969 (inclusive)

Extent:
.125 linear ft. (1 volume, 1 folder)
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This collection contains one volume from 1908, called "Musical Numbers of Spink's Spunk: A Pyramidal Biologue, The Class of Nineteen Nine" as well as one class letter written by Howard M. Lutz on March 5, 1969.

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Haverford College reports, 1891-2001 (inclusive)

Extent:
4.8 linear ft. (11 boxes)
Abstract:
Haverford College reports include reports which are not the work of any specific department or adminstrative unit of the College.

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Serendipity Day Camp records, 1985-2014 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.5 linear ft. (3 boxes, 3 volumes)
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Materials related to Serendipity Day Camp, a summer camp for the local community hosted on the Haverford campus since 1963.

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The Partisan, 1966

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
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1966 publication dedicated to airing moderate and right-wing views.

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Stone Cold Busted, 1989-1990 (inclusive)

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
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Magazine from 1989-1990 exporing current issues such as structural racism and abortion.

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Haverford Athenaeum records, 1858-1888 (inclusive)

Extent:
5 linear ft. (37 volumes)
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The Haverford Athenaeum records span the years 1858 to 1888, up until the eventual merging of the Haverford Athenaeum with the Everett Society in 1889. The collection contains constitution, by-laws, meeting minutes, treasure accounds, and a published periodical The Gem.

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Henry Joel Cadbury papers, 1947-1973 (inclusive)

Extent:
.25 linear ft. (4 folders)
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This collection is comprised of the papers of Quaker Henry J. Cadbury, and includes research notes and correspondence.

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Everett-Athenaeum records, 1888-1894 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.25 linear ft. (1 box and 1 volume)
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The materials in this collection include the constitution and by-laws of the newly consolidated Everett-Athenaeum society, which describes the officers and their duties, the election of officers and members, the rules of order, and the process for making amendments to the constitution.

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Seekers collection, 2000

Extent:
0.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
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The collection contains email printouts describing the purpose and the proposed activities of the club.

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John F. Rich Photographs, 1920, undated

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0.1 linear ft. (1 folder)
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This collection contains two photographs of John Frederick Rich. The first photograph is of his graduation from Westtown School in 1920. The second photograph was taken by Fabian Bachrach in a later, unspecified date.

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Edward Page Allinson Papers, 1940-1972 (inclusive) 1940-1942 (bulk)

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0.1 linear ft. (1 folder)
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This collection contains various letters relating to Edward Page Allinson. In Allinson's 1942 letters, he asks individuals their opinions on the average Haverford undergraduate. This collection also contains an excerpt from a 1940 publication titled "With Clean Hands and a Neutral Heart, America!" by Brent Dow Allinson, an individual Edward would connect with via letters due to their shared surname.

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Letters to Anna Wharton Wood and list of apple trees planted at Haverford College, 1925-1936 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.02 linear ft. (1 folder)
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This collection consists of letters to Anna Wharton Wood from her brother Edward Wanton Smith and Amelia Mott Gummere about the history of Haverford College. It also includes newspaper clippings and a list of apple trees on the Haverford College campus copied by Wood from the papers of her grandfather, Daniel B. Smith.

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Ann Morrissett Davidon and William C. Davidon Papers, 1949- (inclusive)

Extent:
9 linear ft. (9 linear ft.)
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Ann Morrissett Davidon (1925-2004), was a writer, editor, educator, pacifist and peace activist through her entire life. William Cooper Davidon(1927- 2013), was a professor of physics at Haverford College and (retired 1994), pacifist, peace activist. The two were married in 1963 and both continued to be very active in peace, pacifist, anti-Vietnam War, and social justice organizations. They advocated and practiced war-tax resistance. In 1971, William Davidon was named an "unindicted co-conspirator" in a plot to kidnap Henry Kissenger. Ann Davidon remained active in peace issues for her entire life.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

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Wilmer J. and Mildred Binns Young Papers, 1909-2014 (inclusive)

Extent:
2 linear ft. (3 boxes)
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Wilmer J. Young (1887-1983), a Quaker teacher and peace activist born in Iowa, was involved in post World War I reconstruction in France and Poland. He married Mildred Binns in 1922, and together they worked with AFSC work camps and cooperative farms until he began to teach at Pendle Hill in 1955. The collection contains primarily journals and correspondence from his time in France.

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Gaylord P. Harnwell Papers, 1889-1992 (inclusive) 1924-1982 (bulk)

Extent:
30 cubic feet
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Gaylord P. Harnwell was a physicist and president of the University of Pennsylvania from 1953 – 1970. The Gaylord P. Harnwell Papers document various aspects of his personal and professional life.

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Andrew Silk '76 papers, 1976-1981 (inclusive)

Extent:
.5 linear ft. (2 boxes)
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Papers, 1976-1981, relate to Haverford alumnus Andrew Silk's interests and writings, especially about South Africa, but also about employment of underemployed youth in America. They begin while Silk was a student at Haverford College and conclude with the Silk journalism internship, established after Silk's death in 1981.

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Addition to Henry J. Cadbury papers, 1866-1987 (inclusive)

Extent:
5 linear ft. (10 boxes)
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Henry Joel Cadbury (1883-1974) was one of the foremost American Quaker scholars of the 20th century. He published in the fields of Quaker and biblical history, and served as a teacher and philanthropist. This addition to the papers of Henry Cadbury includes biographical materials, correspondence, diaries, writings, such as his The Book of Acts in History and photographs of Cadbury and his family.

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Updegraff Family papers, 1810-1929 (inclusive) 1810-1896 (bulk)

Extent:
1.0 linear ft. (2 boxes)
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Letters; diaries; genealogical material; land grants signed by Presidents John Tyler, Martin Van Buren, and Franklin Pierce; and other papers of the Updegraff family, mainly those of David B. Updegraff, which provide a picture of Quakerism in 19th-century Ohio.

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Morris-Shinn-Maier collection, 1720-1975 (inclusive)

Extent:
78 linear ft. (131 boxes)
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This collection spans approximately 200 years, from the late 1700s to the late 1900s, and five generations of the Morris-Shinn-Maier family, which are traced through matrilineal and patrilineal lines. They were prominent Quaker businessmen and lawyers in the Philadelphia area, and a large portion of the collection is dedicated to their legal and business material, as well as a great deal of very detailed financial material. There is also a quantity of personal material, namely diaries and correspondence, and material from philanthropic work done by later generations. Principal individuals include Paul David Irwin Maier, William Morris Maier, Anna Shinn Maier, Levi Morris and Naomi McClenachan Morris. A genealogical chart done by a Haverford student while processing the collection has been printed out and is included in the box 1191 (ovs).

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Taylor Family papers, 1737-1999 (inclusive)

Extent:
4.75 linear ft. (19 boxes)
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This collection traces several generations of the Quaker Taylor family, but centers on Francis R. Taylor (1884-1947) and George Washington Taylor (1803-1891). The former was an attorney and collector of information about his own and related families, as well as local historical information. The latter, who ran a free produce store in Philadelphia in the period before the American Civil War, was connected through his interests in free labor to many correspondents.

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Sarah Wistar Rhoads family papers, 1824-1930 1824-1963 (inclusive) 1824-1930 (bulk)

Extent:
4.75 linear ft. (19 boxes)
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The Sarah Wistar Rhoads family papers indicate strong relationships and family ties that spanned the 19th and 20th centuries. Sarah Wistar Rhoads (1839-1920) married William Gibbons Rhoads (1838-1880) on November 28, 1866. At that time, the Rhoads, Gibbons and Wistar families began corresponding, the result being an outstanding collection illustrating family support, friendship and love. These papers include correspondence, financial records, diaries and journals, memorabilia, classwork and notes, copied poems, prayers, sermons and verses, memorials, genealogical research, Quaker material and photographs. Researchers interested in family papers and Quaker family dynamics, social life, and customs may find this collection extremely useful.

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Douglas V. and Dorothy M. Steere papers, 1896-2003 (inclusive)

Extent:
128.75 linear ft. (257 boxes, 2 packages, 1 tube with 2 rolled items) and 257 containers and loose materials
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Douglas and Dorothy Steere were prominent figures of the Quaker movement in the twentieth century, and deeply committed to the causes of peace and spiritual enrichment. This commitment is evident in their involvement with Quaker-led relief work after World War II, Quaker spiritual retreats, international diplomacy, and Dorothy's work with the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s. Douglas taught philosophy at several institutions including Haverford College, and published extensively on topics in Quaker philosophy and history. This collection contains considerable material related to Douglas's work as a writer, professor, and diplomat. Given his role as a distinguished figure within 20th century Quakerism, this material is also relevant to researchers interested in recent Quaker history as a whole. There is also some fascinating material produced and collected by Dorothy related to the Civil Rights movement, including a letter from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Sarah Cooper Tatum Hilles family papers, 1840-1882 1791-1930 (inclusive) 1840-1882 (bulk)

Extent:
2.75 linear ft. (11 boxes)
Abstract:
The Sarah Cooper Tatum Hilles family papers house the correspondence of a Quaker family who lived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Woodbury, New Jersey; Wilmington, Delaware; and other surrounding areas from approximately 1840 to 1882. A majority of the letters were written to or by Sarah Cooper Tatum Hilles; her husband, John Smith Hilles; and other Tatum or Hilles family members. There is a small sampling of assorted family papers, dating from 1825 to 1901. Included, among other items, are school report cards of William Samuel Hilles from Haverford College and an 1834 memoir of Anne Cooper Tatum, Sarah Hilles' mother. In addition, there are deeds to properties owned by the Hilles family in Delaware, New Jersey, Illinois and Pennsylvania from 1791 to 1886.

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Theodore Brinton Hetzel papers and graphics, 1866-1987 (inclusive) 1930-1987 (bulk)

Extent:
13 linear ft. (26 boxes)
Abstract:
Theodore Hetzel (1906-1990) was a Quaker professor of engineering at Haverford College in Haverford, Pennsylvania, whose interests led him to involvement with Native American and Quaker issues. An avid photographer, the materials in this collection are primarily photographic, as well as correspondence and documents.

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Marriott C. Morris scrapbooks, 1879-1887 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.52 linear ft. (4 volumes)
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Marriot C. Morris's scrapbooks are largely comprised of clippings, pamphlets, and brochures related to travel, bicycling, Haverford College, and the history of Philadelphia and Germantown.

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"Growing up in College: Liberal Education and Maturity", 1968

Extent:
0.33 linear ft. (3 folders)
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Douglas Heath's "Growing up in College: Liberal Education and Maturity" expands upon Heath's work, "Explorations of Maturity," and studies a small group of young men at a single college using the "theory of maturity." The book aims to assist educators to clarify the goals of liberal education, and to explore what types of environmental determinants affect healthy development in young adults.

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"The Trail of Life in the Middle Years", 1934 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.16 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The manuscript of Rufus M. Jones, entitled "The Trail of Life in the Middle Years," is the third volume in an autobiographical series, of which the two preceding volumes are: "Finding the Trail of Life" and "The Trail of Life in College." The narrative begins in the year 1893, when Jones became the editor of "The Friends Review" and began teaching philosophy at Haverford College. In it, he discusses the state of the Society of Friends at the time, and discusses his personal reconciliation of past Quaker separations, particularly during his time as the editor of "The Friends Review."

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Charles Roberts autograph albums, 1805-1867 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.31 linear ft. (3 volumes)
Abstract:
The smaller autograph albums contain signatures of Haverford College students. In the 1860-1862 autograph album, most signatures are accompanied with respective hometowns and the date of the signature; one signature includes a quote. In the 1860-1864 album, there are pictures for most signatories, but few hometown entries; one signature includes a quote. The larger 1860 autograph album is comprised of miscellaneous historical documents dating from the early-to-mid 19th century. Includes military summons, letters, trade documents, and assorted signatures. Several pages are blank and many appear to have once held additional documentation and portraits, but only glue on/holes in pages indicate their former presence. Materials not arranged chronologically and appear to have no discernable order.

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Class of 1917 records, 1914-1981 (inclusive)

Extent:
.5 linear ft. (3 volumes and 2 folders)
Abstract:
This collection contains three volumes of minutes, from the executive committee and the class, from the years 1914 to 1917. Also included are 2 folders which contain materials pertaining to the class, including class letters.

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Eighth Dimension records, 1985-2013 (inclusive)

Extent:
3.5 linear ft. (7 boxes, 2 volumes)
Abstract:
These records document the history of Eighth Dimension, Haverford's community service organization. The collection includes minutes of meetings, correspondence related to 8D activities, and many flyers and other ephemera advertising events and volunteer opportunities.

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Haverford College student newspapers, 1909-2010 (inclusive)

Extent:
35 linear ft. (84 boxes)
Abstract:
This collection contains issues of Haverford College's official student newspapers that were published between 1909 and 2010. For some years during that time, the newspapers were published in collaboration with Bryn Mawr College students.

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Haverford College Commencement records, 1860-2022 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.68 linear ft. (4 boxes)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of materials related to Haverford College commencements, including programs, invitations, addresses, Senior Class day materials, and general information.

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Ramón García Castro correspondence, 1973-1982 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.05 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:
This collection consists of correspondence between Haverford College Professor Emeritus of Spanish Ramón García Castro and literary figures of the Spanish-speaking world dating from 1973 to 1982.

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Fifth Street Musicians, 1991-1994 (inclusive)

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
A Zine featuring commentary on current issues at Haverford and current events, often including LGBTQ and environmental issues.

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Haverford College Anniversaries records, 1883-1983 (inclusive)

Extent:
3.26 linear ft. (4 boxes and 5 volumes)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of materials related to anniversaries of Haverford College's founding in 1833, dating from the College's Semi-Centennial (1883) to its Sesquicentennial (1983).

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Samuel Howell Jones letter, ca. 1833

Extent:
0.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
The collection contains a letter written by Samuel H. Jones to George Sykes about his time at Haverford.

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Wistar Family papers, 1861-1950 (inclusive) 1861-1900 (bulk)

Extent:
0.75 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:
This collection contains letters and cards exchanged between various family members, including Elizabeth (Bettina) Vaux Wistar, Mary Emlen Wistar, and Frederic Vaux Wistar. Many of the letters were sent from Europe between 1893 and 1894. There is also an assortment of financial and legal papers. The section "Travel and Sightseeing Materials" is particularly noteworthy. It contains a journal written by Emma F. Wistar in which she recounts her 1866 trip to Niagara Falls, making special note of botanical specimens, including dried plant and flower samples. Additionally, there is a brief account by B.V. Wistar about his experience at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893. The collection contains formal photographs taken by Philadelphia photography studios.

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Haverford Loganian Society records, 1834-1905 (inclusive)

Extent:
9 linear ft. (76 volumes, 2 boxes, and 1 item)
Abstract:
The collection is comprised of a variety of different records that pertain to the overall operations of the Haverford Loganian Society at Haverford College. The collection includes the Society's constitution and by-laws, membership registers, meeting minutes, the Collegian account books, and paper pertaining to garden, museum, and library projects.

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"Poems of Su-Shieh", Undated.

Extent:
0.13 linear ft.
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the single volume manuscript of the "Poems of Su-Shieh," and the labels that accompanied it during an earlier exhibit. This modern copy of the poems of Su Shi was produced as a copy book for practice in handwriting.

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Benjamin Cadbury papers, 1884-1945

Extent:
.3 linear ft. (3 folders)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the papers of Benjamin Cadbury, and includes Cadbury's correspondence, photographs, school records.

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Everett Society records, 1858-1993 (inclusive)

Extent:
6 linear ft. (42 volumes and 1 box)
Abstract:
The collection contains materials that reflect the activities of the Everett Society. Materials included in the collection are the Society's constitution and by-laws, meeting minutes, adminsitrative and financial records, events and addresses, as well as the Society's published work, The Bud.

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