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Susanah Weston commonplace book, 1796

Extent:: 0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The commonplace book of Susanah Weston includes an abstract of a letter from James Thornton, an account of a vision, excerpts of a Yearly Meeting of Ministers and Elders (1789), a letter from an Irish Friend to Catherine Payton, a prayer delivered at Hertford, and a testimony from the Monthly Meeting of Canterbury.

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

Anna Garlin Spencer Papers, 1830-1931 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3.75 linear ft. (3.75 linear ft.)
Abstract:: Anna Carpenter Garlin Spencer was a minister, feminist, educator, pacifist, and writer on ethics and social problems. Spencer was the first woman in Rhode Island to be ordained and served as the minister of the Bell Street Chapel from 1891 to 1902. Spencer was active in the cause of women's rights for more than forty years and served as the president of the Rhode Island Equal Suffrage Association. Spencer's interest in pacifism also led her to prominent positions with the National Peace and Arbitration Congress in 1907 and she was a founding member of the Woman's Peace Party in 1915, serving as vice chairman. She also became the first chairman of the national board of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom in 1919. Spencer died at her home in New York in 1931.

Held at: Swarthmore College Peace Collection [Contact Us]

Daniel Wheeler commonplace book, 1832-1837 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The commonplace book of Daniel Wheeler includes letters from Wheeler's children, an account of the last illness of Jane Wheeler, and a poem by his son, William Wheeler.

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

Samuel J. Bunting scrapbook, 1924-1940 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.27 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Samuel J. Bunting's scrapbook includes Quaker meeting minutes, sheet music, clippings related to the Society of Friends, poetry, printed religious illustrations of Quakers, materials related to the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition, clippings related to history of Quakers in Philadelphia, pamphlets on Thomas Jefferson, pamphlets on the history of Philadelphia, and articles on World War I from "The Christian Century."

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

Margaretta Hinchman letterbooks, 1922-1942 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.23 linear ft. (3 volumes)
Abstract:: Each volume of Margaretta Hinchman's letterbooks is organized alphabetically by the last name of the letter writer, and contains personal correspondence related to social events and social calls.

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

Christopher D. Morley scrapbooks, 1920-1923 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.75 linear ft. (12 volumes)
Abstract:: Christopher Darlington Morley (1890-1957) was an American journalist, novelist, essayist, and poet. These are the scrapbooks of Morley's column, "The Bowling Green," which was published in the New York Evening Post. Morley's column included poetry, short essays, literary reviews, and analysis written by himself, as well as letters written to him from readers and poetry written by a variety of poets.

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

Julia Cope Collins signature album, 1879-1884 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The signature album of Julia Cope Collins includes signatures, which are occasionally accompanied by a short note, quote, or sketch by the signer. According to the inscription on the front cover, this "Floral Album" was given to Collins by her mother in August of 1879.

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

Mary R. Haines signature album, 1874-1875 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The signature album of Mary R. Haines is comprised of signatures from Quaker friends, some accompanied by quotes.

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

Lora A. Perkins signature album, 1875-1876 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The signature album of Lora A. Perkins includes signatures accompanied by inscriptions, quotes, and small sketches. Signers include F.P. Woodbury, Wesley K. Bell, John G. Whittier, Etta Peters, Lovina W. Averill, George Jackson, John P. Loving, Jennie M. Cook, and A. Marie Dearborn.

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

Gene-Ann Polk papers and Susan Smith McKinney Steward Medical Society records, 1946 - 2004 (inclusive) 1960 - 1990 (bulk)

Extent:: 5.8 linear feet
Abstract:: Gene-Ann Polk was a physician, hospital administrator, professor of pediatrics at Columbia University, and president of the Susan Smith McKinney Steward Medical Society. She was involved with various organizations for Black women physicians in and around New York. The materials in this collection are related to Dr. Polk's education, her private practice, and her years at Harlem Hospital. The collection also includes materials Polk collected related to Black women physicians, and the records of the Susan Smith McKinney Steward Medical Society (SSMS).

Held at: Drexel University: College of Medicine Legacy Center [Contact Us]

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