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William Wistar and Connie Comfort materials, 1773-1970 (inclusive)

Extent:
7 linear ft. (11 boxes, 7 volumes)
Abstract:
Collection of letters by Members of the Comfort Family, with most records covering WIlliam Wistar Comfort and William Wistar Comfort II. Topics include William Wistar Comfort's time as president of Haverford College, communications about his books and Quakerism, personal letters of William Wistar Comfort II. Includes a series of letters and small manuscript covering the Comfort Family's time in France during the start of World War One.

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

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Howard Comfort diaries, 1867-1870 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.25 linear ft. (3 volumes)
Abstract:
Howard Comfort was a Quaker merchant in Philadelphia, and often traveled between Philadelphia and various cities in Great Britain on business. Each volume is a small "pocket diary," and entries include lists of assignments and readings for class, notes, and quoted excerpts from materials Comfort had read, as well as descriptions of social calls and Quaker meetings.

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