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William Wistar Comfort papers, 1867-1941 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.5 linear ft. (3 boxes)
Abstract:
Papers of William Wistar Comfort (1876-1955), president of Haverford College in a particularly sensitive time between two world wars and scholar of French literature. Comfort was a prolific writer and speaker on Quaker topics, but also on such diverse subjects as William Cowper, children's stories, education and music.

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"Apologie de la Vraie Theologie Christienne", Undated.

Extent:
0.63 linear ft. (4 volumes)
Abstract:
Robert Barclay's "Apology for the True Christian Divinity," translated into French by Georges Liens, summarizes the early Quaker theological concerns of the beliefs of Friends as Barclay heard them preached by George Fox and other influential Friends.

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Proces de Louis XVI, 1793-1795 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.4 linear ft. ((2 volumes))
Abstract:
The collection consists of two quarto volumes, both titled Proces de Louis XVI, detailing the events of the French Revolution, dated from 1/1/1793 through 12/24/1795.

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Eugenie Benezet journal, 1843-1849 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.01 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
This collection is composed of the typed extracts of the diary of Eugenie Benezet, with entries dating between 1843 and 1849. Entries describe family news, Protestant and Catholic beliefs, and her work at a Friend's school in France. In later entries, Eugenie discusses the possibility of moving to England or the United States. All entries are in French.

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Miscellaneous Tickets, 1889-1893 (inclusive)

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
Four tickets for the Easton Delaware Bridge Lottery," A. R. Haines store, the Exposition Universelle, and the World's Columbian Exposition.

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Russell Stetler papers, 1937-2017 (inclusive)

Extent:
2.1 linear ft. (5 boxes)
Abstract:
This collection contains materials related to Russell Stetler's work regarding the death penalty, primarily related to him videotaping Robert Harris' execution in 1992 which was then submitted as evidence for the Fierro v. Gomez case, which outlawed the use of lethal gas in executions.

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Haverford College historical examinations, 1839-1951 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.21 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:
This collection consists of historical examinations and related materials pertaining to admission to Haverford College as well as examinations administered during the academic year.

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