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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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James Tyson diaries, 1859-1861 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.38 linear ft. (4 volumes)
Abstract:
The collection consists of four volumes of diaries which detail James Tyson's time at Haverford College, from daily activities to information on the courses Tyson was taking at the time. The entries range from 1859 to 1861.

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

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Charles Roberts autograph albums, 1805-1867 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.31 linear ft. (3 volumes)
Abstract:
The smaller autograph albums contain signatures of Haverford College students. In the 1860-1862 autograph album, most signatures are accompanied with respective hometowns and the date of the signature; one signature includes a quote. In the 1860-1864 album, there are pictures for most signatories, but few hometown entries; one signature includes a quote. The larger 1860 autograph album is comprised of miscellaneous historical documents dating from the early-to-mid 19th century. Includes military summons, letters, trade documents, and assorted signatures. Several pages are blank and many appear to have once held additional documentation and portraits, but only glue on/holes in pages indicate their former presence. Materials not arranged chronologically and appear to have no discernable order.

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

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Marriott Canby Morris autograph album and scrapbook, 1879-1947 (inclusive)

Extent:
.3 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:
The scrapbook contains materials concerning Morris's time at Haverford College and documentation surrounding reunions, alumni events, his classmates and professors, and other developments at Haverford. The autograph album includes the signatures, hometowns, and class years of members of Haverford present during Morris's collegiate years.

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

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