Organization: Haverford College -- History -- 19th century - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Thomas Wildes commonplace book, 1856

Extent:: 0.083 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The Thomas Wildes commonplace book contains a variety of texts written, or copied, by Thomas Wildes. It is over 140 pages long and it was created in 1856, after Wildes had entered Haverford College.

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

Francis Barton Gummere songbook and notebooks, 1869-1889 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.25 linear ft. (3 volumes)
Abstract:: The Francis Barton Gummere songbook and notebooks consists of three volumes of papers created by Gummere. There is a songbook created during his time at Haverford College in addition to his notebooks on Germanic life and the philosphy of Baruch Spinoza.

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

John Randolph Winslow commonplace book, 1836-1840 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The commonplace book was created while Winslow was attending Haverford College. Winslow entered the college in 1838 in the Junior class, and transcribed many songs during his time there. Handwritten notes and excerpts can be found in the songbook as well. The book ends in 1840, presumably when Winslow graduated. He later went on to become a professor, physician, and surgeon in Baltimore, Maryland.

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

Randolph Wood commonplace book, 1856-1858 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This is a commonplace book with signatures of several well known Quakers who were connected with Westtown School and Haverford College. It includes signatures and notes from officers and peers, mainly from Haverford class of 1858. Along with the autographs are the dates they were collected, the hometown of the person, and the place where the autograph was collected.

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

Richard T. Jones autograph album, 1859-1860 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This small volume contains autographs from faculty and students at Haverford College. It also includes newspaper clippings about marriages and deaths of people associated with Haverford College, and commencement ceremonies. Some of the autographs contain handwritten poems, and some quotes are in Greek.

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

William H. Haines autograph album and songbook, 1868-1871 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This album contains about ten entries of autographs that were pasted into a volume between 1868 and 1871. These entries contain people's names and sometimes the date and their college affiliation. Most of the entries in this album are song lyrics. At the bottom of the lyrics are names of Haverford students, the year the lyrics were added to the album, their graduation year, and their hometown.

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

Joseph M. Downing photograph album, 1865

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This album contains 22 photographs, including the Haverford College class of 1865, portraits of infants and women (unidentified), an image of Haverford College, a group of men carrying guns, and a painting with farm animals in it.

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

Ellis Y. Brown photograph album, 1897-1901 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Photo album of Haverford College alumnus Ellis Yarnall Brown. Includes images of the students and campus of Haverford College, among other photos.

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

Class of 1872 records, 1868-1875 (inclusive)

Extent:: .565 linear ft. (5 volumes)
Abstract:: This collection contains a bible, poetry book, minutes, accounts, and photograph album from the Haverford College class of 1872.

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

Class of 1881 records, 1878-1944 (inclusive)

Extent:: .2 linear ft. (1 volume and 1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains a log book from the Haverford College Class of 1881 dating from 1878 to 1944 as well as invitation and program from the Class's 1879 cremation ceremony.

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

Class of 1888 records, 1886-1888 (inclusive)

Extent:: .23 linear ft. (1 volume, 1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains a photograph album from the Haverford College Class of 1888 and an invitation to the cremation ceremony they held at the end of their sophomore year in 1886.

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Rhetorical Society of Haverford College records, 1838

Extent:: .083 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This collection contains one volume with the records of the Rhetorical Society of Haverford College in the year 1838. It includes the constitution, bylaws, minutes, rules of order, and letters of resignation.

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

Lloyd Balderston papers, 1837-1839 (inclusive)

Extent:: .125 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:: This collection contains two volumes compiled by Lloyd Balderston while he was a student at Haverford College between 1837 and 1839. One contains prose and poems written by himself and other Haverford students, and the other is his notebook with handwritten essays and annotations.

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

Charles S. Taylor cash book, 1870-1872 (inclusive)

Extent:: .04 linear ft. (one volume and five loose papers in a folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains a small ledger detailing Taylor's accounts. There are also five loose sheets of receipts and bills from Haverford College.

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

Annals of Haverford, 1833-1837 (inclusive)

Extent:: .2 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:: This collection contains two copies of the Annals of Haverford, one being the original manuscript version and the other a typed copy. The Annals was a contemporary account of the history of Haverford College, from its opening in 1833 through its first four years.

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

Samuel Morris notebooks, 1838-1844 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (1 box containing 7 volumes)
Abstract:: This collection contains notebooks with notes written by Samuel Morris during his time at Haverford College from 1842 to 1844. There is also one volume about a trip he took around Pennsylvania in 1838.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Walter L . Moore senior oration, 1884

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

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

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