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

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.

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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 The larger 1860 autograph album is comprised of miscellaneous historical documents dating from the early-to-mid 19th century.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.

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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.

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Henry Hale Graham Sharpless commonplace book, 1839

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The Henry Hale Graham Sharpless commonplace book was created during Sharpless' time at Haverford College. Sharpless graduated class of 1840, but the book notes many written records and excerpts during 1839 in his junior year. The book contains carving prints from various artists paired with excerpts hand written by Sharpless himself.

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Samuel Bunting Haines autograph album, 1858

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The autograph album was created during Haines's time at Haverford College. The book contains signatures of his peers and professors from 1858. Haines left the College to later become a lieutenant for the 121st Regiment in the Pennsylvania Volunteers from 1862 to 1863.

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Roberts Canby commonplace book, 1834-1835 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This album contains notes from friends of Roberts Canby from 1834 to 1835, mostly his peers at Haverford College. The entries include prose or poetry, a signature, the hometown of the signer, their college, and the date. The book itself is a published book with illustrations at the top of every page.

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Edward Morris Wistar songbooks, 1869-1871 (inclusive)

Extent:: .2 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:: These two volumes contain handwritten song lyrics compiled by Edward M. Wistar and his classmates during his time at Haverford in the early 1870s. Some are specific to Haverford, while many were other popular songs of the time.

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Class of 1892 records, 1889 january 1-1909 november 5 (inclusive)

Extent:: .146 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This collection contains a minute book from the class of 1892. This minute book details the activities of the Haverford Class of 1892 from 1899-1909. It includes information concerning the creation of different committees to address different problems on Haverford's campus, the marriages of the class members, reunion dinners and activities, and obituaries of class members who died during this period.

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Haverford College Association records, 1890-1940 (inclusive)

Extent:: .2 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:: The collection contains a minute book (1890-1915) and a cash book (1899-1940) for the Haverford College Association, a group founded to "promote the interests of the students of Haverford College."

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Thomas Pim Cope Jr. commonplace book, 1835

Extent:: .06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This collection contains one volume, a commonplace book for Thomas Pim Cope Jr. from 1835.

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William G. Rhoads autograph album, 1855-1856 (inclusive)

Extent:: .06 linear ft. (x boxes)
Abstract:: This volume is entitled the "Wm. G. Rhoads Autographs of the Officers and Students of Haverford School during Winter of 1855-6" and it contains the names, autographs, addresses, and dates of entry for administrators and students at Haverford College between 1855 and 1856.

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Allen Clapp Thomas photograph album, 1863-1865 (inclusive)

Extent:: .19 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This collection contains an album with photographs of Haverford College between 1863 and 1865. It contains images of buildings on Haverford's campus (Founder's Hall and Magill Library), portraits of faculty, and individual and group portraits of students from the classes of 1864 through 1868.

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Henry T. Coates autograph albums, 1857-1865 (inclusive)

Extent:: .166 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:: This collection contains two autograph albums created by Henry T. Coates, Haverford College Class of 1862.

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Norwood Penrose Hallowell autograph album, 1851-1852 (inclusive)

Extent:: .08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This collection consists of an album called "Names of boys at Haverford School Winter term 1851-1852" that includes names and addresses for students at Haverford College. Some entries also include their occupation.

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Arthur Haviland autograph album, 1860-1862 (inclusive)

Extent:: .083 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This collection contains a volume of autographs of faculty and students compiled by Arthur Haviland during his time at Haverford College between 1860 and 1862.

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Henry Hartshorne oration, 1839

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: Oration by Henry Hartshorne.

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Albert L. Baily junior oration, 1877

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: Albert L. Baily's junior oration.

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Alexis T. Cope senior oration, 1868

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: Senior oration of Alexis T. Cope.

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Alfred G. Scattergood scrapbooks, 1888-1906 (inclusive)

Extent:: .0458 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:: The first scrapbook (1888-1900) is a collection of material from immediately after Scattergood graduated from Haverford College. This includes newspaper clippings, primarily regarding sports, invitations to athletic events, glee club performances, junior class exercises, and graduations. Additionally, there are materials from alumni association events, for both Haverford College and Forsythe School. There are also a number of small pictures from his time at Haverford. The second scrapbook also has numberous athletics clippings and invitations. Additionally, there are letters and pictures from numerous European destination (i.e. London, Amsterdam). Materials from Harvard Club and the Pennsylvania Forestry Association are also present.

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Ambrose Hunt course notes, 1844

Extent:: .014 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: The collection consists of two notebooks. The first contains notes on Lectures on Greek Tragedy. The second holds notes on lectures given by Henry D. Gregory to the senior class. The Gregory lectures seem to be partly autobiographical.

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Haverford College realia and artifacts, 1872-2013 (inclusive)

Extent:: 31.37 linear ft. (28 boxes and 4 tubes)
Abstract:: Collection of historical realia, artifacts, and other three-dimensional objects relations to the history of Haverford College.

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Haverford Loganian Society records, 1834-1905 (inclusive)

Extent:: 9 linear ft. (76 volumes, 2 boxes, and 1 item)
Abstract:: The collection is comprised of a variety of different records that pertain to the overall operations of the Haverford Loganian Society at Haverford College. The collection includes the Society's constitution and by-laws, membership registers, meeting minutes, the Collegian account books, and paper pertaining to garden, museum, and library projects.

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Everett Society records, 1858-1993 (inclusive)

Extent:: 6 linear ft. (42 volumes and 1 box)
Abstract:: The collection contains materials that reflect the activities of the Everett Society. Materials included in the collection are the Society's constitution and by-laws, meeting minutes, adminsitrative and financial records, events and addresses, as well as the Society's published work, The Bud.

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Henry Society records, 1854-1860 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.25 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: The Henry Society records (1854-1860) include one volume of constitution and by-laws (1856), one minute book (1855-1860), and an oration presented to the Society by Cyrus Mendenhall in 1854.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Scientific Society of Haverford College records, 1899-1917 (inclusive)

Extent:: .09 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This collection contains minutes of the Scientific Society of Haverford College between the years 1899 and 1917.

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Historical Society of Haverford records, 1836-1837 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:: This collection contains two literary sketchbooks of the Historical Society of Haverford with essays from 1836 and 1837.

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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.

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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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Francis King Carey junior oration, 1877

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: Francis King Carey junior oration.

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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)
Abstract:: 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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Haverford Euethean Association records, 1855-1861 (inclusive) 1855-1857 (bulk)

Extent:: 0.25 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: The collection includes various addresses and lectures delivered to the Haverford Euethean Association.

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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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William Canby diary and commonplace book, 1837-1839 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: William Canby's diary details his two years (1837-1839) as a student at Haverford College including extracurriculars, academics, weather, and social excursions.

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William H.S. Wood diary, 1855-1856 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: William H.S. Wood's diary records the first five months of his time as a student of Haverford College. It contains information pertaining to his extracurricular activities, the weather, personal projects, and events around Haverford at the time.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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