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J. Lindley Spicer scrapbook, Undated.

Extent:: 0.2 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: J. Lindley Spicer's scrapbook is largely comprised of photos and printed images of Quakers, meeting houses, meetings for worship, and Quaker missions in Mexico, Africa, Palestine, and China. The volume also includes a number of clipped newspaper articles on various Quaker leaders. Inside the scrapbook is an index of photos and clippings.

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

Walter Jenkins collection, undated. (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection includes photos and engravings, including an album of buildings used by Young Friends Association.

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

Watson Dewees photographs, undated. (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.03 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains photographs taken by Watson Dewees.

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

William Hand Scrapbook, undated

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains a scrapbook detailing the career of William Hand. Through various photographs, letters, certificates, diplomas, and notes, the book provides a linear narrative of Hand's accomplishments in the field of Science. His inventions have made considerable contributions to the plastic, iron, tungsten, and lead industry throughout the 20th century. The scrapbook concludes by displaying various awards that he won for these accomplishments.

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

Jehu Newlin photograph album, Undated.

Extent:: 0.29 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The photograph album of Jehu Newlin includes portraits of various Quakers, including Charles Wakefield, Foster Green, Jane Newson, Sarah Gibbons, and Theodore Harris.

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

C. Willis Edgerton papers, Undated.

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (3 folders)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the correspondence, photographs, and manuscripts collected by C. Willis Edgerton.

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

Garrett family genealogical records, Undated.

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (3 folders)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the Garrett family genealogial records, and includes manuscripts concerning family history, research notes, and photographs of family members.

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

Vaux collection of correspondence, documents and graphics, 1659-1978 (inclusive)

Extent:: 7.5 linear ft. (18 boxes and 2 volumes)
Abstract:: The collection provides insights into several issues important within the history of Quakerism, such as the abolition of slavery, education and Native American rights, as well as graphics depicting American travel views, Native American sites, Haverford College, Quaker individuals and places associated with Quakers.

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

Taylor, Harris, Roman, Frazer, and Smith families papers, 1683-1980 (inclusive)

Extent:: 8.0 boxes
Abstract:: The families in the Taylor, Harris, Roman, Frazer, and Smith family papers, 1633 to 1980 (bulk 1685 to 1851) are all related by the marriage of Marianne Smith to Dr. Stephen Harris on April 14, 1833. Both sides of the lineage represented in this collection immigrated to Pennsylvania because of religious persecution in England and Ireland. As Presbyterians and Quakers, they no longer wished to live under a series of laws which forced non-Anglicans out of public office, schools and the church as well as prohibiting meetings for non-Anglican worship. These newcomers contributed to the establishment of the government and religious expression in early Chester County. The documents, covering topics such as land surveying, Native Americans, the Revolutionary War, astronomy, publishing, the iron industry, and religious persecution, provide a broad picture of early Chester County and its residents as they interacted with each other at home and in Philadelphia through business, religious, and...(see more)

Held at: Chester County Historical Society [Contact Us]

Families of Philadelphia papers, 1700-1942 (inclusive)

Extent:: 16.5 linear ft. (33 boxes)
Abstract:: Papers of the Philadelphia families Bloomfield, Coates, Cresson, Emlen, Gumbes, Horner, Howel, Lloyd, Macomb, Moore, Vaux and Wetherill families from the 19th and 20th centuries. Some of these families were Quaker, including Coates, Emlen and Vaux; others had some Quaker family members, including Cresson, other families, including Gumbes and Wetherill, did not remain Quaker.

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

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