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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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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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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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]

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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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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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