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Marriott C. Morris scrapbooks, 1879-1887 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.52 linear ft. (4 volumes)
Abstract:
Marriot C. Morris's scrapbooks are largely comprised of clippings, pamphlets, and brochures related to travel, bicycling, Haverford College, and the history of Philadelphia and Germantown.

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

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"Growing up in College: Liberal Education and Maturity", 1968

Extent:
0.33 linear ft. (3 folders)
Abstract:
Douglas Heath's "Growing up in College: Liberal Education and Maturity" expands upon Heath's work, "Explorations of Maturity," and studies a small group of young men at a single college using the "theory of maturity." The book aims to assist educators to clarify the goals of liberal education, and to explore what types of environmental determinants affect healthy development in young adults.

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

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"The Trail of Life in the Middle Years", 1934 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.16 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The manuscript of Rufus M. Jones, entitled "The Trail of Life in the Middle Years," is the third volume in an autobiographical series, of which the two preceding volumes are: "Finding the Trail of Life" and "The Trail of Life in College." The narrative begins in the year 1893, when Jones became the editor of "The Friends Review" and began teaching philosophy at Haverford College. In it, he discusses the state of the Society of Friends at the time, and discusses his personal reconciliation of past Quaker separations, particularly during his time as the editor of "The Friends Review."

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

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Charles Roberts autograph albums, 1805-1867 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.31 linear ft. (3 volumes)
Abstract:
The smaller autograph albums contain signatures of Haverford College students. In the 1860-1862 autograph album, most signatures are accompanied with respective hometowns and the date of the signature; one signature includes a quote. In the 1860-1864 album, there are pictures for most signatories, but few hometown entries; one signature includes a quote. The larger 1860 autograph album is comprised of miscellaneous historical documents dating from the early-to-mid 19th century. Includes military summons, letters, trade documents, and assorted signatures. Several pages are blank and many appear to have once held additional documentation and portraits, but only glue on/holes in pages indicate their former presence. Materials not arranged chronologically and appear to have no discernable order.

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

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Class of 1917 records, 1914-1981 (inclusive)

Extent:
.5 linear ft. (3 volumes and 2 folders)
Abstract:
This collection contains three volumes of minutes, from the executive committee and the class, from the years 1914 to 1917. Also included are 2 folders which contain materials pertaining to the class, including class letters.

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

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Eighth Dimension records, 1985-2013 (inclusive)

Extent:
3.5 linear ft. (7 boxes, 2 volumes)
Abstract:
These records document the history of Eighth Dimension, Haverford's community service organization. The collection includes minutes of meetings, correspondence related to 8D activities, and many flyers and other ephemera advertising events and volunteer opportunities.

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

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Haverford College student newspapers, 1909-2021 (inclusive)

Extent:
35 linear ft. (84 boxes)
Abstract:
This collection contains issues of Haverford College's official student newspapers that were published between 1909 and 2021. For some years during that time, the newspapers were published in collaboration with Bryn Mawr College students.

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

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Haverford College Commencement records, 1860-2022 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.68 linear ft. (4 boxes)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of materials related to Haverford College commencements, including programs, invitations, addresses, Senior Class day materials, and general information.

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

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Ramón García Castro correspondence, 1973-1982 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.05 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:
This collection consists of correspondence between Haverford College Professor Emeritus of Spanish Ramón García Castro and literary figures of the Spanish-speaking world dating from 1973 to 1982.

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Fifth Street Musicians, 1991-1994 (inclusive)

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
A Zine featuring commentary on current issues at Haverford and current events, often including LGBTQ and environmental issues.

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Haverford College Anniversaries records, 1883-1983 (inclusive)

Extent:
3.26 linear ft. (4 boxes and 5 volumes)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of materials related to anniversaries of Haverford College's founding in 1833, dating from the College's Semi-Centennial (1883) to its Sesquicentennial (1983).

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Samuel Howell Jones letter, ca. 1833

Extent:
0.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
The collection contains a letter written by Samuel H. Jones to George Sykes about his time at Haverford.

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Wistar Family papers, 1861-1950 (inclusive) 1861-1900 (bulk)

Extent:
0.75 linear ft. (2 boxes)
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This collection contains letters and cards exchanged between various family members, including Elizabeth (Bettina) Vaux Wistar, Mary Emlen Wistar, and Frederic Vaux Wistar. Many of the letters were sent from Europe between 1893 and 1894. There is also an assortment of financial and legal papers. The section "Travel and Sightseeing Materials" is particularly noteworthy. It contains a journal written by Emma F. Wistar in which she recounts her 1866 trip to Niagara Falls, making special note of botanical specimens, including dried plant and flower samples. Additionally, there is a brief account by B.V. Wistar about his experience at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893. The collection contains formal photographs taken by Philadelphia photography studios.

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

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Haverford Loganian Society records, 1834-1905 (inclusive)

Extent:
9 linear ft. (76 volumes, 2 boxes, and 1 item)
Abstract:
The collection is comprised of a variety of different records that pertain to the overall operations of the Haverford Loganian Society at Haverford College. The collection includes the Society's constitution and by-laws, membership registers, meeting minutes, the Collegian account books, and paper pertaining to garden, museum, and library projects.

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

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"Poems of Su-Shieh", Undated.

Extent:
0.13 linear ft.
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the single volume manuscript of the "Poems of Su-Shieh," and the labels that accompanied it during an earlier exhibit. This modern copy of the poems of Su Shi was produced as a copy book for practice in handwriting.

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

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Benjamin Cadbury papers, 1884-1945

Extent:
.3 linear ft. (3 folders)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the papers of Benjamin Cadbury, and includes Cadbury's correspondence, photographs, school records.

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

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