Search

Start Over Organization Haverford College -- History -- 19th century Year 1837

Main content

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]

Main content

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]

Main content

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]

Main content

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.

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

Main content

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]