Creator: Gummere, Francis Barton (1855-1919) - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Extent:: 0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: This collection contains materials related to the life of Francis Barton Gummere (1855-1919) as well as his father, Samuel James Gummere (1811-1874).

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

Extent:: 0.25 linear ft. (3 volumes)
Abstract:: The Francis Barton Gummere songbook and notebooks consists of three volumes of papers created by Gummere. There is a songbook created during his time at Haverford College in addition to his notebooks on Germanic life and the philosphy of Baruch Spinoza.

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Extent:: 0.01 linear ft. (1 folder )
Abstract:: The collection contains 17 handwritten letters from various sources to Henry T. Coates.

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Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (5 folders )
Abstract:: This collection contains the correspondence, diplomas and memberships, portraits, speeches and songs of Francis Barton Gummere.

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Extent:: .3 linear ft. (11 folders)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the correspondence, photographs, and clippings of the Gummere family.

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Extent:: 0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: "Foundations of English Literature," written by F.B. Gummere, a professor of English at Haverford, discusses the history of the English language, and the history of various genres of English literature.

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Extent:: 1.25 linear ft. (2 boxes, 2 volumes)
Abstract:: Materials pertain to the Gummere family, including the 1868 diary of Francis Barton Gummere, letters of various members of the Gummere family in the mid-19th century and a manuscript "The Romance of Old Silver" possibly by Amelia Mott Gummere. Also material of the New York Mott family, including a volume of the correspondence of Richard Mott (a minister) and Abigail Field Mott (an elder) who were husband and wife; a diary kept by Richard Mott during his travels in the ministry, 1797-1798; a Mott family scrapbook kept by Richard F. Mott and his daughter, Amelia Mott Gummere, 1886, including a D.S. by Gov. DeWitt Clinton of New York; Mott family miscellany; and selected writings of Robert F. and Hannah B. Mott. The collection also includes Smith family materials, such as the journal of Amelia Smith, 1814-1821, the order book of Richard S. Smith, a Philadelphia Quaker merchant and the 1804 Gardening Memorandum of Margaret Hill Morris.

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

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