Philadelphia Area Archives

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

Extent:: 2 linear ft. (3 boxes)
Abstract:: 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.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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

Extent:: 9 linear ft. (9 linear ft.)
Abstract:: 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]

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

Extent:: 30 cubic feet
Abstract:: 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.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: University Archives and Records Center [Contact Us]

Maxfield Parrish papers, 1891-1997 (inclusive)

Extent:: 5 linear ft. (4 boxes, and wrapped and framed items)
Abstract:: 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

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

William Pyle Philips collection, 1795-1921 (inclusive) 1895-1915 (bulk)

Extent:: 1.5 linear ft. (4 boxes)
Abstract:: Primarily the personal papers of William Pyle Philips (1882-1950), as well as a collection of 12 letters of United States presidents.

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

William Morris Maier papers, 1935-1980 (inclusive)

Extent:: 11.67 linear ft. (28 boxes)
Abstract:: 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.

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

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

Extent:: 1.16 linear ft. (8 volumes, 1 folder)
Abstract:: 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.

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

James A. Babbitt scrapbooks, 1894-1910, undated (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 linear ft. (4 volumes)
Abstract:: James Babbitt's scrapbooks are comprised of pamphlets and clippings related to collegiate sports and a variety of organizations that Babbitt belonged to.

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

Class of 1909 records, 1908, 1969 (inclusive)

Extent:: .125 linear ft. (1 volume, 1 folder)
Abstract:: 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.

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

Haverford College yearbooks, 1904-2012 (inclusive)

Extent:: 15 linear ft. (36 boxes)
Abstract:: This collection contains yearbooks from Haverford College between the years 1904 and 2012.

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