Subject: Quakers / Form: Correspondence and manuscripts (documents) - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Frederick Creedy papers, 1949

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the chapter synopses for Frederick Creedy's book, "The Plain Speaking of a Quaker Scientist," and a letter from Frederick Creedy to Samuel Cooper.

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

William P. Dewee papers, 1860-1864 (inclusive)

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the personal correspondence of William P. Dewee and the handwritten manuscripts of essays he wrote for The Friend.

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

William Brinton Harvey papers, 1915-1939 (inclusive)

Extent:: .2 linear ft. (6 folders)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the papers of William Harvey Brinton, and includes his correspondence, diary, manuscript essays, and copied yearly meeting records.

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

William R. Hughes papers, 1952

Extent:: .15 linear ft. (2 folder)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the typed manuscript, "The Friends of Jakob Boeheme," an essay describing a visit to former Nazis interned after the war, and correspondence in both German and English.

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

Wilmer G. Mason papers, 1964

Extent:: .2 linear ft. (3 folders)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the correspondence and photocopies and reproductions of Quaker documents.

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

Opal Thornburg collection on Marcus Mote, 1947

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the clippings, illustrations, and correspondence of Opal Thornburg, related to her research on Marcus Mote. The collection includes biographical sketch of Marcus Mote.

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

New York Quaker papers, 1800s

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of a single folder of miscellaneous materials attributed to Quakers in New York. Included are extracts of letters to and from Dartmouth Monthly Meeting, materials related to Stephen Buffington, descriptions of the area around E. Nottingham Meeting, and manuscripts regarding Elias Hicks. Additionally, this collection includes manuscripts that appear to have lines drawn using a mathematical compass, with biblical extracts copied around the sides. Some of these items include red wax seals in the center.

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

James Wood papers, 1865-1921 1865-1964 (inclusive) 1865-1921 (bulk)

Extent:: 10.75 linear ft. (21 boxes, 1 tube) and 21 containers and one rolled document
Abstract:: James Wood (1839-1925) was "interested in education, philanthropy, in the various branches of agriculture, in archaeology, history, Indian lore, anthropology, science, in prison reform and above all, in the Bible and religion," (ABS, 2). He was also a business man, serving as President of the Genesee Salt Company in Piffard, New York. The James Wood papers are divided into twelve series: "Biographical Material:" "Agriculture;" Business and Financial Material;" "Collected Quaker Material;" "Correspondence;" "Hugh Barbour Writings and Talks regarding James Wood;" "Journals;" "Organizations;" "Photographs and Albums;" "Political Involvement;" Prison Reform;" and lastly, "Writings by James Wood." This collection contains many materials, including correspondence, photographs, record books, awards, and printed material such as newspapers and pamphlets. Given Wood's heavy involvement in agriculture, this collection has high research value for those interested in farming methods, live stock...(see more)

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

Lewis Benson papers, 1959

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains a letter from Lewis Benson to Henry Cadbury and a typed manuscript of Benson's lecture on "The Christian Universalism of George Fox."

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

James Bringhurst papers, 1780-1802 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the personal and business correspondence, as well as miscellaneous notes and manuscripts, of James Bringhurst, a wealthy Philadelphia merchant.

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

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