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Levinus Painter papers, 1935-1951 (inclusive)

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
A single folder collection that includes a map of Fayette County, Pennsylvania, research notes, and multiple copies of the typed manuscript by Levinus Painter, entitled "The Beginnings of Quakerism in the Monongahela Valley. Also included is a single letter written by Painter regarding his research.

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

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Woodbrookers in America records, 1909-1965 (inclusive)

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (5 folders)
Abstract:
The collection is comprised of the records of the Woodbrookers in America, and includes the organization's correspondence, member lists, meeting minutes, and the records of the treasurer.

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

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Clendenon Family Papers, 1789-1975 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:
The collection contains correspondence, journals, and other papers of the Robert and Elizabeth Clendenon family who served as Quaker missionaries to the Native Americans in Tunesassa, Cattaraugus County, New York, in 1812-1816 and were early settlers of Ceres, McKean County, Pennsylvania. Of special note are the diary and correspondence of Robert Clendenon. The bulk of the correspondence was received by Lydia Clendenon Chevalier and includes two letters dictated by Jacob Johnson, a member of the Seneca tribe whom she met at Tunesassa. Other letters provide insight into the lives of her unmarried sisters who struggled to make a living as teachers. The letters mention family events, Quaker and anti-slavery concerns. Also included are research material and writing compiled by Dorothy Godfrey Wayman in preparation for her articles on the Clendenon and Chevalier families.

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

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Travilla-Speakman Family Papers, ca 1850-1950 (inclusive)

Extent:
3.5 linear ft. (7 lertter size boxes)
Abstract:
The collection is composed largely of correspondence and related papers of Anna Travilla Speakman and her husband William Williams Speakman, Quakers of Swarthmore and Buck Hill Falls, Pennsylvania. Also represented is Anna's mother, Martha Newport Travilla, a Quaker minister who corresponded regularly with Samuel Willets. The Speakmans had a wide circle of friends in the extended Quaker community, particularly in Swarthmore College. The collection contains family photographs, some diaries, and albums.

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

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Janet Speakman Papers, ca. 1918-1971 (inclusive)

Extent:
4 linear ft. (8 boxes)
Abstract:
The collection largely contains correspondence of Janet Speakman, a lifelong member of Swarthmore Monthly Meeting. The significant correpondence dates between 1922-1939 when she worked in civilian relief in France and Russia and later traveled through pre World War II Europe.

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

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Class of 1937 records, 1947-1996 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.02 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
The collection contains Haverford College Class of 1937 class letters, correspondence regarding the class's 10th reunion, schedule of the class's 45th reunion and a report on its 55th reunion.

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

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Class of 1940 records, 1969-2005 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.02 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
The collection contains correspondence between Haverford College and the Class of 1940, updates about their reunions, annual giving goals, and also information about their classmates.

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

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