Repository: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections / Organization: Haverford College -- History -- 19th century - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Thomas Stewardson's "Recollections of Haverford and After, 1841-1857", 1857

Extent:: .125 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This collection contains the original manuscript and a typed copy of "Recollections of Haverford and After 1841-1857" by Thomas Stewardson (1829-1902). Some of the topics he discusses include: the Loganian Society, food, academics, insect collecting, and other reflections about life at Haverford College.

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William Cooper Wood autograph album, 1852

Extent:: 0.05 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This album contains signatures from various students who attended Haverford College during the Winter Session of 1852.

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Franklin Whitall essays, 1889-1894 (inclusive)

Extent:: .42 linear ft. (1 boxes)
Abstract:: The essays are primarily assignments for an English 12 class at Harvard University. There is coursework from both Fall 1893 and Spring 1894. Additionally, there are some personal reflections from Spring 1894 and several undated works. Finally, there is a chart from the American Anthropometric Association that plots out Whitall's weight, height, girth, depth, breadth, and strength on October 24, 1889 and May 8, 1890.

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Walter L . Moore senior oration, 1884

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: Walter L. Moore's senior oration.

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Erroll B. Hay course papers, 1892-1895 (inclusive)

Extent:: .0625 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection is an assortment of academic papers from Hay's time at Haverford. Topics of these papers include Shakespeare, early Greek philosophy, rugby, college athletics, personal reflections, and immigration. Additionally, there is a script for a play, "Burial of '95", written by Hay.

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Haverford Athenaeum records, 1858-1888 (inclusive)

Extent:: 5 linear ft. (37 volumes)
Abstract:: The Haverford Athenaeum records span the years 1858 to 1888, up until the eventual merging of the Haverford Athenaeum with the Everett Society in 1889. The collection contains constitution, by-laws, meeting minutes, treasure accounds, and a published periodical The Gem.

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Everett-Athenaeum records, 1888-1894 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.25 linear ft. (1 box and 1 volume)
Abstract:: The materials in this collection include the constitution and by-laws of the newly consolidated Everett-Athenaeum society, which describes the officers and their duties, the election of officers and members, the rules of order, and the process for making amendments to the constitution.

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Benjamin Hayes Smith diary, 1856-1863 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.25 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The diary covers Benjamin Hayes Smith's time at Haverford and his expereinces during the American Civil War. Entries include informaiton on the Haverford Loganian Society (1856-1859), Haverford Euethean Association (1856-1859), the Haverfod Athenaeum (1856-1859), and the Battle of Stones River (December 31, 1862), in Tennessee.

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Neometha Bathing Society records, 1873-1878 (inclusive)

Extent:: .125 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: This collection details the financial transactions, elections, and major projects of Neometha Bathing Society from 1873 to 1878. This includes payment for labor and supplies, officer information, and the construction and maintainance of "Julia's Bath," a pond created by the organization to provide swimming accomodations to its members.

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Howard L. Haines autograph and composition books, 1860-1861 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: Howard Haines's autograph book contains five categories: Faculty, Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshman. Each entry includes basic information on members of these categories, except in the case of the faculty, which was left almost entirely blank. His composition book contains several essays concerning animals, historical and contemporary figures, national histories, and notes on several scientific and mathematical subjects.

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