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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]

Haverford College Photograph collection, 1858-Present

Extent:: 136 linear ft. (138 boxes, 1 map case drawer, 7 volumes)
Abstract:: Haverford College Photographs contains images of persons, events, and activities associated with Haverford College.

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

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]

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]

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]

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 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]

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.

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

Howard L. Haines autograph and composition books, 1860-1861 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: Howard Haines's autograph book contains five categories: Faculty, Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshman. Each entry includes basic information on members of these categories, except in the case of the faculty, which was left almost entirely blank. His composition book contains several essays concerning animals, historical and contemporary figures, national histories, and notes on several scientific and mathematical subjects.

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

James H. Drake autograph album, 1861

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

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

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