Philadelphia Area Archives

Braden Family Collected Papers, 1942-1975 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.88 linear ft. (4 boxes, 1 quarter box)
Abstract:

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

Herb Ettel Collected Papers, 1977-2011 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 boxes (1/2 box)
Abstract:

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

Jane Addams Peace Association [JAPA] Records, 1919-2023 (inclusive) 1985-2012 (bulk)

Extent:: 26.5 linear ft. (26 manuscript boxes; 2 card file boxes; 12 paige boxes)
Abstract:: JAPA was formed in 1948; it's mission, carried out primarily through its yearly Children's Book Awards, is to deepen understanding of peace and justice for children and their adults.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

Diana Davies Collected Papers, circa 1964-1971 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.71 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

Lloyd and Baily family papers, 1795-1879 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 linear ft. (10 volumes)
Abstract:: Primarily commonplace books of Susan H. Loyd (1802?-1857), there is also a diary of Loyd's (1818-1828) and a book of financial receipts for William Brown, 1795-1818, as well as two commonplace books kept by Sarah Loyd.

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

Caleb Cope and family papers, 1848-1929 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 linear ft. (4 boxes)
Abstract:: Letters and papers of the interrelated Cope and Howard families in the latter part of 19th and early 20th centuries. Although the Cope family had Quaker roots, most of the members of these two families were probably not Quaker.

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

Mason, Smith, Ewing family papers, 1809-1970 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4 linear ft. (8 boxes)
Abstract:: The collection presents a detailed picture of several generations of Smiths, Masons and Ewings -Philadelphia families, at least some of whom were Quakers, portraying their daily lives and concerns. The primary authors are Edith Mason Smith (1857-1944) and her husband, Joshua Cowgill Smith (1857-1911), their children Elizabeth Newlin Smith (1884-1977) and her husband J.M. Sharpless Ewing ( - 1960), Mildred Smith (1888-1973) and Jean Smith (1883-1966). The concentration of the collection is the end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century.

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

Henry Simpson papers, 1823-1863 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 boxes (1 box)
Abstract:: Letters of Henry Simpson (1780-1868), a Philadelphian lawyer, mainly regarding state politics.

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

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

Extent:: .5 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:: 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.

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

Aimwell School records, 1796-1935 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.25 linear ft. (3 boxes)
Abstract:: The Aimwell School in Philadelphia was founded in 1796 by Anne Parrish (1760-1800) for the purpose of providing "a good English education" in the primary and grammar grades for underprivileged girls. It was instituted by the Society for the Free Instruction of Female Children and operated under the management of the Society of Friends.

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

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