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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.

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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Class of 1997 records, 1997-2006 (bulk)

Extent:
0.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
The materials in this collection consist class letters to the Haverford College Class of 1997 containing updates pertaining to their lives.

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

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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.

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

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James H. Drake autograph album, 1861

Extent:
.083 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The James H. Drake autograph album contains signatures of fellow classmates.

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

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Haverford College Items scrapbook, 1868-1888 (inclusive)

Extent:
.15 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Scrapbook holds about 50 pages of clippings. The majority appear to be from college and area newspapers. Topics include commencement exercises and speeches, junior class exercises, the Loganian Society, lectures given on campus (topics in literature and geology, primarily), Haverford College in general, and the Haverford Alumni Association.

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

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William M. Coates autograph album and diaries, 1860-1863 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.4 linear ft. (5 volumes)
Abstract:
William Coates's diaries detail his time at Haverford College and following his graduation. He writes about the weather, academic studies, weekly collections, the Everett Society, exercise, his letter correspondence, and trips with his friends and family. He begins writing about the Civil War on April 14, 1861, detailing Fort Sumter's surrender and evacuation, remarking on the "great excitement" and formation of a mob in Philadelphia. He later remarks on Civil War events such as the Baltimore Riots and the Battles of Harrisburg and Gettysburg. Coates continues writing of his life at Haverford, describing his classes, flute playing, friends, religious life, weather, health, clubs, cricket matches, and family, providing insight into Haverford during the Civil War. This includes writing about a runaway enslaved person on June 8, 1861, and the successful request to the Faculty to prevent Charles Parry from returning to Haverford for being a "blackguard, Secessionist, Infidel to all...(see more)

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

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James E. Baker papers, 1972-2011 (inclusive)

Extent:
.26 linear ft. (1 box, 1 volume)
Abstract:
James Estes Baker, Haverford College class of 1956, enjoyed a lengthy career as a member of the United States diplomatic corps, including a period of service for the United Nations. The collection offers insight into Baker's life and diplomatic career, with a large quantity of materials relating to the media scrutiny occasioned by his appointment as the first Black US diplomat to serve in South Africa during Apartheid. Collected materials include biographical information, personal correspondence, periodicals and official reports related to Baker's diplomatic work, photographs, and a scrapbook containing newspaper clippings pertaining to his South Africa appointment. A majority of the materials are dated from 1972 to 1973, at the beginning of his appointment to the Pretoria, South Africa embassy.

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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