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Allen Curry Thomas scrapbook, 1894-1899 (inclusive)

Extent:
.2 linear ft. (1 oversized volume)
Abstract:
This collection contains a large scrapbook compiled by Allen Curry Thomas during his time at Haverford College between 1894 and 1899.

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Lindley Haines songbook, 1866-1867 (inclusive)

Extent:
.083 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
This collection contains one songbook gathered by Lindley Haines in 1866 and 1867. The song lyrics in the volume were copied by his peers at Haverford College.

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Charles Lippincott autograph album and daguerrotype, 1859-1861 (inclusive)

Extent:
.08 linear ft. (1 volume, 1 daguerrotype)
Abstract:
A personal book of autographs, owned by Charles "Chad" Lippincott. Autographs and brief poems/quotes are scribed by teachers and classmates from Haverford College in Haverford, Pennsylvania, as well as the Normal School in Trenton, New Jersey. Additionally, there is a daguerrotype of Charles Lippincott taken in 1861.

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Alumni course papers, undated

Extent:
.05 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
This collection consists of a single, bound, 89 page paper that is on the topic of religion.

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James H. Drake autograph album, 1861

Extent:
.083 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The James H. Drake autograph album contains signatures of fellow classmates.

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Haverford College Athletics scrapbooks, 1896-1907 (inclusive)

Extent:
.29 linear ft. (3 volumes)
Abstract:
There are three scrapbooks in the collection. The first (1896) deals primarily with the Haverford cricket team. The second (1905-1906) focuses on the Haverford football team, with additional clippings for Haverford cricket, relays, gymnastics, debate, and soccer, as well as clippings about general college happenings. The third (1906-1907) also focuses on Haverford football, including articles on football games, recruits, alumni activity, and pictures of members of the team.

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Thomas S. Downing Jr. songbook, 1869–1872, 1882 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.1 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:
This small volume contains songs and poems collected by Thomas S. Downing Jr. (1852–1926) during his time at Haverford College. Downing, the son of a prosperous farmer in West Whiteland, Chester County, Pennsylvania, attended Haverford from 1869 through 1872. After graduating, Downing returned to Chester County and became a farmer. Various Haverford students wrote verses in Downing's songbook, some traditional and some original compositions. They cover a wide variety of topics and offer insight into the attitudes of Haverford students in the early 1870s.

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