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Friends Freedmen's Association Records, 1863-1982 (inclusive)

Extent:
9 linear ft. (18 boxes)
Abstract:
Friends' Freedmen's Association was an organization of Philadelphia Quakers founded in 1863 as Friends' Association of Philadelphia and Its Vicinity, for the Relief of Colored Freemen. Its purpose was to provide relief and education to formerly enslaved people during and after the Civil War. The name was changed circa 1873. From 1947-1955 the Association supported black students in schools and summer work camps. From 1955-1970 the income from investments was used to provide grants for scholarship to needy black students. From 1970 income and principal was distributed yearly primarily among Bryn Mawr, Earlham, Guilford, and Haverford Colleges. In January 1982 the Association was dissolved. The funds were distributed among the four colleges named above to be used as aid to black students as the J. Henry Scattergood Scholarship Fund. The collection contains the records of the Friends' Freedmen's Association, including minutes, charter, by-laws, minutes, reports, and publications. Also...(see more)

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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Haverford College Commencement records, 1860-2024 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.68 linear ft. (4 boxes)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of materials related to Haverford College commencements, including programs, invitations, addresses, Senior Class day materials, and general information.

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

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Haverford College Anniversaries records, 1883-1983 (inclusive)

Extent:
3.26 linear ft. (4 boxes and 5 volumes)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of materials related to anniversaries of Haverford College's founding in 1833, dating from the College's Semi-Centennial (1883) to its Sesquicentennial (1983).

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

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Haverford College historical examinations, 1839-1951 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.21 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:
This collection consists of historical examinations and related materials pertaining to admission to Haverford College as well as examinations administered during the academic year.

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

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