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Richard Jordan autobiography, Undated.

Extent:: 0.13 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This autobiography describes Richard Jordan's early life in Virginia and North Carolina, and his experiences in the Quaker community.

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

Henry Carter autobiography, Undated.

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Henry Carter's autobiography describes his childhood with his brother and widowed mother, but mostly focuses on his adult life as a sailor. Also included is a brief history of the genealogy of Carter's father's side of the family.

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

"Journal of Joseph Hoag", Undated

Extent:: 0.08 linear ft. (1 volume, 1 folder)
Abstract:: Joseph Hoag (1762-1846)is best known for his "Vision" of 1803 which predicted an American Civil War, and his Journal, the publication of which in 1860 precipitated a schism at Scipio Monthly Meeting into Otisite and Kingite groups. This collection is comprised of the single volume handwritten manuscript of Joseph Hoag's journal and correspondence related to the item's donation.

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

"Autobiography of Augustine Jones", 1902-1911 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.125 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The autobiography of Augustine Jones describes Jones's early life in Maine, the death of his father, his early experiences growing up as a Quaker, his time spent in his uncle's house, political upheaval leading to Civil War, the free labor movement, Jones's work as a teacher at a Friends School in Maine, and a description of his experiences during the Civil War era.

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