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Jehu Newlin signature album, 1887-1888 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The signature album of Jehu and Sarah Newlin includes an inscription on the inside cover, which reads: "Jehu and Sarah Newlin, From their friends Susanna Midgley and Martha Carth. Torquay, 3/1/1887." Signatures are accompanied by dates and locations. locations include Torquay; Philadelphia; Damascus, Syria; Ramallah; London; Yorkshire; Alder, Oregon; Newberg, Oregon; Los Angeles, California; Pasadena, California; and Damascus, Ohio.

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

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William M. Coates autograph album and diaries, 1860-1863 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.4 linear ft. (5 volumes)
Abstract:
William Coates's diaries detail his time at Haverford College and following his graduation. He writes about the weather, academic studies, weekly collections, the Everett Society, exercise, his letter correspondence, and trips with his friends and family. He begins writing about the Civil War on April 14, 1861, detailing Fort Sumter's surrender and evacuation, remarking on the "great excitement" and formation of a mob in Philadelphia. He later remarks on Civil War events such as the Baltimore Riots and the Battles of Harrisburg and Gettysburg. Coates continues writing of his life at Haverford, describing his classes, flute playing, friends, religious life, weather, health, clubs, cricket matches, and family, providing insight into Haverford during the Civil War. This includes writing about a runaway enslaved person on June 8, 1861, and the successful request to the Faculty to prevent Charles Parry from returning to Haverford for being a "blackguard, Secessionist, Infidel to all...(see more)

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

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Charles Roberts autograph albums, 1805-1867 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.31 linear ft. (3 volumes)
Abstract:
The smaller autograph albums contain signatures of Haverford College students. In the 1860-1862 autograph album, most signatures are accompanied with respective hometowns and the date of the signature; one signature includes a quote. In the 1860-1864 album, there are pictures for most signatories, but few hometown entries; one signature includes a quote. The larger 1860 autograph album is comprised of miscellaneous historical documents dating from the early-to-mid 19th century. Includes military summons, letters, trade documents, and assorted signatures. Several pages are blank and many appear to have once held additional documentation and portraits, but only glue on/holes in pages indicate their former presence. Materials not arranged chronologically and appear to have no discernable order.

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

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Marriott Canby Morris autograph album and scrapbook, 1879-1947 (inclusive)

Extent:
.3 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:
The scrapbook contains materials concerning Morris's time at Haverford College and documentation surrounding reunions, alumni events, his classmates and professors, and other developments at Haverford. The autograph album includes the signatures, hometowns, and class years of members of Haverford present during Morris's collegiate years.

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

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Samuel Bunting Haines autograph album, 1858

Extent:
0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The autograph album was created during Haines's time at Haverford College. The book contains signatures of his peers and professors from 1858. Haines left the College to later become a lieutenant for the 121st Regiment in the Pennsylvania Volunteers from 1862 to 1863.

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

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William G. Rhoads autograph album, 1855-1856 (inclusive)

Extent:
.06 linear ft. (x boxes)
Abstract:
This volume is entitled the "Wm. G. Rhoads Autographs of the Officers and Students of Haverford School during Winter of 1855-6" and it contains the names, autographs, addresses, and dates of entry for administrators and students at Haverford College between 1855 and 1856.

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

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Norwood Penrose Hallowell autograph album, 1851-1852 (inclusive)

Extent:
.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
This collection consists of an album called "Names of boys at Haverford School Winter term 1851-1852" that includes names and addresses for students at Haverford College. Some entries also include their occupation.

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

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Arthur Haviland autograph album, 1860-1862 (inclusive)

Extent:
.083 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
This collection contains a volume of autographs of faculty and students compiled by Arthur Haviland during his time at Haverford College between 1860 and 1862.

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

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