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Francis G. Allinson photograph album, 1833

Extent:: 0.31 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Francis G. Allinson's photograph album features photographs from his travels in Europe, particularly of landscapes, buildings, ruins, and mountains. According to some of the labels on the photos, a number of photos were taken in Germany, along the Rhine river. Also included are a number of Quaker portraits, including those of Charles S. Taylor, Abraham Taylor, Lizzie Rob, Belle Pugh, Amelia Gummere, Bessie Eyre, William Kimber, Howard Taylor, Samuel Alsop, Edward Allinson, and Samuel Gummere.

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

Drumm / Mills Family photo album, 1913-1918 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.21 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This album contains 388 photographs related to the Drumm and Mills families, often during trips taken in their automobiles. The photos are mainly portraits, showing the personality of the family members.

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

Guide to miscellaneous Quaker series, 1683-ongoing

Extent:: 100 linear ft.
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Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

David Cope Elkinton photograph album, 1934-1935 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.25 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: This photograph album follows David Cope Elkinton's junior year abroad as he travelled with a group of friends through pre-WWII Europe and the Mediterranean. The album covers the years 1934 and 1935, though the album is non-chronological and omits large periods of time.

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

Happy Days and Special Events of the Wilbur Family, 1980

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection was compiled by Ross T. Wilbur in 1980, and contains letters and photographs from special occasions within the Wilbur Family between 1898 and 1980.

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

Constantine Hering and Calvin B. Knerr family papers, 1820-1940 (bulk) 1820-2003 (inclusive)

Extent:: 7.0 linear feet (12 document boxes, 4 half-size document boxes)
Abstract:: Dr. Constantine Hering (1800-1880), born and educated in Germany, immigrated to Philadelphia in 1833 and devoted his life to the study, practice and education of homeopathic medicine in the United States. As such, he is considered the father of homeopathy in America. Hering founded several schools and organizations devoted to teaching homeopathy, especially the North American Academy of the Homeopathic Healing Arts, aka the Allentown Academy, in 1836, and the Hahnemann Medical College of Philadelphia in 1848. Hering’s pupil and eventual son-in-law and professional assistant, Dr. Calvin B. Knerr, also practiced homeopathy. Knerr was integrally involved in the editing of two of Hering’s books and also devoted much time and effort to writing Hering’s biography, The Life of Hering. This collection primarily houses papers of Dr. Constantine Hering and his son-in-law, Dr. Calvin B. Knerr from 1820 to 1940. To a significantly lesser extent, the collection documents the...(see more)

Held at: Drexel University: College of Medicine Legacy Center [Contact Us]

Shipley-Strawbridge Family Papers, 1890-1996 (inclusive)

Extent:: 17.80 linear ft.
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Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Women's Center records, 1970-2019 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4.88 linear ft. (11 boxes)
Abstract:: This collection contains records created by the Women's Center at Haverford College. The materials begin in the 1970s during the creation of the center and extend through to 2019. Included in this collection are materials about the history of the Women's Center and coeducation at Haverford, log books kept by the staff members, posters about their events, publications they created such as Herstory and newsletters, information sheets about sex and other topics, and some photographs.

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

Arthur Hall papers, 1955-1983

Extent:: 0.5 linear feet
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Held at: Temple University Libraries Special Collections Research Center [Contact Us]

Frederick R. Gardner collection of Robert Lawson, 1900-1983 (inclusive)

Extent:: 69.8 linear feet
Abstract:: This collection contains the literary papers of author and illustrator Robert Lawson (1892-1957), collected by Frederick R. Gardner. Materials date from 1900 to 1983. Lawson’s illustrations make up the bulk of this collection; illustrations for forty-seven titles and unpublished artworks are represented. In addition to etchings and illustrations in graphite, pen and ink, and watercolor, the collection includes articles, clippings, correspondence, manuscript drafts, photographs, promotional materials, slides, and speeches. Some of Frederick R. Gardner's records relating to his collecting project are also represented. Of particular note are the dummy for Munro Leaf’s The Story of Ferdinand (1936) and the original art for Mr. Popper’s Penguins (1938) and Wee Gillis (1938).

Held at: Free Library of Philadelphia: Rare Book Department [Contact Us]

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