Philadelphia Area Archives

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John Haviland papers, 1806-1868 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4 linear feet (26 volumes)
Abstract:: John Haviland (1792-1852) was an architect who lived and worked in Philadelphia. He is known for his design of prisons, especially the Eastern State Penitentiary, as well as churches and other public buildings. This collection consists of 26 bound volumes which document the architectural career of John Haviland and includes estimates for projects and supplies, articles of agreement, financial records, correspondence, and biographical and family-related material.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

Sarah Brown Hooker Capron papers, 1836-1900 (inclusive)

Extent:: .417 linear feet (1 box)
Abstract:: Sarah Brown Hooker Capron (1824-1918) was an evangelical missionary in Madura, India for close to thirty years. Appointed to the American Madura Mission in Madura, India by the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, she provided educational, evangelistic and medical services to local women and children. This collection consists of correspondence, writings and photographs documenting Capron's missionary work, dating from 1857 to 1886.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

Hopkinson family papers, circa 1700s-1970s (inclusive) 1905-1971 (bulk)

Extent:: 2.25 linear feet (3 boxes)
Abstract:: The Hopkinson family was a prominent political family of Philadelphia and Bordentown. Descendants include: merchants, lawyers, diplomats, authors, musicians, soldiers, congressmen and a signer to the Declaration of Independence. The Hopkinson family papers comprise original documents as well as reproductions of: biographical and genealogical research, clippings, certificates, correspondence, diaries, indexes, wills and estate documents, photographs, sheet music, school and birth records, and report cards. Orignal materials primarily document the life and career of Edward Hopkinson Jr. (1885-1966).

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

William W. Belknap Papers, 1849-1890 (bulk) 1814-1917 (inclusive)

Extent:: 6 boxes and 2.4 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists primarily of correspondence, documents, and miscellaneous material of William Worth Belknap (Princeton Class of 1848) and his father, William Goldsmith Belknap (1794-1851), of Newburgh, New York.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Twining Family Papers, 1778-1934 (inclusive) 1845-1900 (bulk)

Extent:: 1 box and 0.6 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of correspondence received by various members of the Twining family, originally of New Haven and Litchfield, Connecticut, and later of New York. There are letters both personal and professional in nature.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Howell Family of New Jersey Papers, 1703-1919 (inclusive)

Extent:: 5 boxes and 1.4 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of papers of various members of the Howell family of Morris County, New Jersey.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Boudinot Family Collection, 1772-1852 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 boxes and 0.6 linear feet
Abstract:: The collection consists of correspondence and documents of various members of the Boudinot family of New Jersey, regarding family, business, and political affairs. Most of the correspondence is related to Elias Boudinot IV (Trustee of Princeton University, 1772-1821) and his brother Elisha but many other family members are also represented.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Cooley Family Papers, 1796-1942 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 0.4 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of papers relating to the Cooley family of Alexandria, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Duffield Family Papers, 1838-1948 (inclusive)

Extent:: 5 boxes and 2.25 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of selected papers of the Duffield family of Princeton, N.J.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Conrad Richter Papers, 1801-1977 (inclusive)

Extent:: 102 boxes
Abstract:: Consists of material relating to the American author Conrad Richter, including manuscripts, writing notebooks, notes, and galley proofs for several of his novels and other writings. Includes a substantial amount of personal and professional correspondence, as well as photographs.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]