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

Extent:
0.21 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:
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)

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

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

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

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Restrained Gourmet, 1994

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

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J.P. Elkinton autobiography, 1966 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.1 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:
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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