Organization: Haverford College / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1850">1850</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1899">1899</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Joel Cadbury letter, 1856 January 20

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains one letter written by Joel Cadbury, addressed to his brother.

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

L. Hollingsworth Wood photographs and ephemera, ca. 1892-1896 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.167 linear ft. (2 folders in one oversize box)
Abstract:: This collections contains forty-three photographs of L. Hollingsworth Wood, Haverford College Class of 1896, and his fellow students and faculty members at Haverford circa 1892-1896. The photographs primarily show Haverford sports teams, students, faculty members, theatrical productions, and classroom and dorm scenes. The collection also includes a poster advertising a football game between Haverford and Swarthmore College held at Haverford on November 23, 1895.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [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]

Cope-Evans Family papers, 1732-1911 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3.25 linear ft. (9 boxes, 3 volumes)
Abstract:: Letters (with accompanying poetry, acrostics, drawings, clippings, etc.), marriage certificates, photographs, friendship book, estate related papers, account books, and computer disks. Primarily letters of the closely related Quaker families of Cope and Evans of Germantown (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania); other families include Brown, Drinker, and Haines.

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

Friends Historical Association records, 1873-2012 (inclusive)

Extent:: 22.1 linear ft.
Abstract:: The collection contains records of meeting minutes, correspondence, financial statements, information concerning the Conference for Quaker Historians and Archivists, details about various committes within the association, publications and publicity, events, and miscellaneous materials of the Friends Historical Association.

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

Morris Evans Leeds papers, 1757-1952 (inclusive) 1880-1952 (bulk)

Extent:: 3.5 linear ft. (8 boxes)
Abstract:: The papers of Morris Evans Leeds (1869-1952), a Philadelphia Quaker who graduated from Haverford College and became president of Leeds & Northrup Company, manufacturers of precision instruments. He was also an inventor and developer. Leeds was a member of the Board of Haverford College and active on the School Board of Philadelphia.

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

Cadbury-Brown Family papers, 1804-1974 (inclusive)

Extent:: 6.25 linear ft. (13 boxes)
Abstract:: 19th-century papers of the interrelated Cadbury and Brown Quaker families.

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

James Wood papers, 1865-1921 1865-1964 (inclusive) 1865-1921 (bulk)

Extent:: 10.75 linear ft. (21 boxes, 1 tube) and 21 containers and one rolled document
Abstract:: James Wood (1839-1925) was "interested in education, philanthropy, in the various branches of agriculture, in archaeology, history, Indian lore, anthropology, science, in prison reform and above all, in the Bible and religion," (ABS, 2). He was also a business man, serving as President of the Genesee Salt Company in Piffard, New York. The James Wood papers are divided into twelve series: "Biographical Material:" "Agriculture;" Business and Financial Material;" "Collected Quaker Material;" "Correspondence;" "Hugh Barbour Writings and Talks regarding James Wood;" "Journals;" "Organizations;" "Photographs and Albums;" "Political Involvement;" Prison Reform;" and lastly, "Writings by James Wood." This collection contains many materials, including correspondence, photographs, record books, awards, and printed material such as newspapers and pamphlets. Given Wood's heavy involvement in agriculture, this collection has high research value for those interested in farming methods, live stock...(see more)

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

Howard Haines Brinton and Anna Shipley Cox Brinton papers, 1859-2005 (inclusive)

Extent:: 26 linear ft. (57 boxes and 2 rolled objects)
Abstract:: Howard Haines Brinton and Anna Shipley Cox Brinton were 20th-century Quaker educators and prolific authors whose areas of expertise included the physical sciences and the Classics. Notably, they also worked for the American Friends Service Committee in Europe, for Friends Center in Tokyo, Japan, and as directors of Pendle Hill, an adult study center in Wallingford, PA. They were both recorded ministers in the Religious Society of Friends. This collection also contains materials of other Brinton, Bean, Cox and Shipley Family members.

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

Samuel B. Morris diary, 1885-1886 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Samuel B. Morris's diary entries describe his time at Haverford College, including classes he attended, meals, sporting events, socializing with friends, and family news and events.

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

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