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Charles Wood commonplace book, 1866-1870 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
A collection of poems compiled by Charles Wood during his time at Haverford College. These poems were transcribed by Wood and other classmates from 1866 to 1870, and detail religious, spiritual, and patriotic poems at the time. After his time at Haverford, Wood went on to recieve his Doctorate of Divinity in 1885, but records in the commonplace book stop after 1870.

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

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Walter Willits Pharo songbook, 1872-1874 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.13 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The collection contains one songbook written by Walter Willits Pharo during his time at Haverford College (1871-1875). He compiled a number of songs during his time at the college before going on to become an iron manufacturer.

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

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David Holder Nichols autograph album, 1863-1865 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
David Holder Nichols produced an autograph album of faculty and peers during his time at Haverford. The album contains many pictures and signatures of his graduating class. Nichols later went on to Harvard University and then became president of Everett.

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

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Edwin Tomlinson autograph album, 1858-1859 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The Edwin Tomlinson autograph album contains signatures and selected quotes from students at Haverford College from 1858 to 1859. The album was compiled by Tomlinson, who later left Haverford College to become a farmer. The signatures within the album range from Tomlinson's peers to the officers above him.

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

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William A. Brown autograph album, 1835-1838 (inclusive)

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
This small album contains albums from students at Haverford College and Penn College who were friends with William A. Brown. The entries contain short notes or poems along with the person's signature, the date (between 1835 and 1838), and their college affiliation. There are also pencil annotations throughout the next labeling some entires as "original" and adding the fill names of some people who only wrote their initials.

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

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Class of 1867 records, 1864-1867 (inclusive)

Extent:
.083 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
This collection contains a minute book from the Haverford College class of 1867, covering the years 1864-1867.

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

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Class of 1885 records, 1884-1935 (inclusive)

Extent:
.125 linear ft. (2 volumes, 1 folder)
Abstract:
This collection contains a cremation songbook, junior orations, and a fiftieth reunion program from the Haverford College Class of 1885.

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

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John Trimble Troth notebook, 1851

Extent:
.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
This collection contains a notebook with essays by Troth, some that were read at society meetings or written for the Haverford publications, particularly the Collegian.

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

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