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William Wistar Comfort papers, 1867-1941 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.5 linear ft. (3 boxes)
Abstract:
Papers of William Wistar Comfort (1876-1955), president of Haverford College in a particularly sensitive time between two world wars and scholar of French literature. Comfort was a prolific writer and speaker on Quaker topics, but also on such diverse subjects as William Cowper, children's stories, education and music.

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

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Isaac Sharpless papers, 1876-1987 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.5 linear ft. (3 boxes)
Abstract:
Letters, letterbook, photographs, portraits, illustrations, clippings, essays, addresses, lectures, passports, misc. printed items, and academic hood of Isaac Sharpless.

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

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Gilbert White AFSC papers, 1927-1947 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.5 linear ft. (3 document boxes)
Abstract:
Some papers of Gilbert F. White (1911-2006), a geographer and president of Haverford College, relating to some of his experiences serving the American Friends Service Committee during World War II and letters received while president of the college.

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Taylor Family papers, 1737-1999 (inclusive)

Extent:
4.75 linear ft. (19 boxes)
Abstract:
This collection traces several generations of the Quaker Taylor family, but centers on Francis R. Taylor (1884-1947) and George Washington Taylor (1803-1891). The former was an attorney and collector of information about his own and related families, as well as local historical information. The latter, who ran a free produce store in Philadelphia in the period before the American Civil War, was connected through his interests in free labor to many correspondents.

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Fred Rodell papers, 1927-1980 (inclusive)

Extent:
6 linear ft. (23 boxes)
Abstract:
The papers of Fred Rodell (1907-1980), a 1926 graduate of Haverford College and long-time professor of law at Yale University. The papers consist of correspondence, published and unpublished writing, scrapbooks of Rodell's written work, and albums of personal photographs.

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Addition to Henry J. Cadbury papers, 1866-1987 (inclusive)

Extent:
5 linear ft. (10 boxes)
Abstract:
Henry Joel Cadbury (1883-1974) was one of the foremost American Quaker scholars of the 20th century. He published in the fields of Quaker and biblical history, and served as a teacher and philanthropist. This addition to the papers of Henry Cadbury includes biographical materials, correspondence, diaries, writings, such as his The Book of Acts in History and photographs of Cadbury and his family.

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Dean Putnam Lockwood papers, 1899-1960 (inclusive) 1899-1960 (bulk)

Extent:
11 linear ft. (21 boxes)
Abstract:
The papers of Latin scholar and professor of Latin at Haverford College, Dean Putnam Lockwood, primarily include textual materials on topics relating to Greek literature and the history of Haverford College, but also a collection of his art and artifacts.

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Richard R. Wood papers, 1958-1982 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.0 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:
Quakers Richard R. Wood (1897-1982) and William Morris Maier (1909-1982) correspond on issues relating to their alma mater, Haverford College, education, Quaker topics, and foreign policy.

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Walter F. Price papers, 1878-1945 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 linear ft. (1 box and 3 volumes)
Abstract:
Materials relate to Walter F. Prices' Haverford College graduating class of 1881 over time and some of his architecture; work as a member of the firm Price & Walton.

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

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