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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]

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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]

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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]

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L. Hollingsworth Wood papers, 1903-1953 (inclusive)

Extent:
21.5 linear ft. (44 boxes, 1 volume)
Abstract:
Primarily correspondence related to Wood's activities in areas of peace, civil rights, African American education, and Quaker education. Wood was founding member of American Civil Liberties Union, American Friends Service Committee, and National Urban League. He was president of the Urban League for 26 years; elected in 1917 to Fisk University Board of Trustees; and a member of Haverford College Board of Managers. Correspondents include Jane Addams, Roger N. Baldwin, W. E. B. DuBois, Rufus M. Jones, Thomas Elsa Jones, Oswald Garrison Villard, Booker T. Washington and many others.

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

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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)

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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]

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Class of 1898 records, 1894-1949 (inclusive)

Extent:
.353 linear ft. (3 volumes, 2 folders)
Abstract:
This collection contains a record of members and two volumes of letter books from the Haverford College Class of 1898. It also includes a copy of the Class of 1898's "Freshmen Ten Commandments" directed towards the Class of 1899, materials pertaining to the Class of 1898's twenty-fifth reunion in 1923, and materials pertaining to the Class of 1898's fiftieth anniversary gift.

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

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The Haverfordian, 1879-1941 (inclusive)

Extent:
5.8 linear ft. (14 boxes)
Abstract:
This collection contains issues of the student literary publication called The Haverfordian published between 1879 and 1941.

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

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Stokes-Woodruff Family papers, 1809-2001 (inclusive) 1820-1965 (bulk)

Extent:
3.75 linear ft. (9 boxes)
Abstract:
This collection contains a wide variety of documents pertaining to both the Stokes and Woodruff families. In addition to family history materials, it also includes materials from F.J. Stokes Company.

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

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