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James E. Baker papers, 1972-2011 (inclusive)

Extent:

.26 linear ft. (1 box, 1 volume)

Abstract:

James Estes Baker, Haverford College class of 1956, enjoyed a lengthy career as a member of the United States diplomatic corps, including a period of service for the United Nations. The collection offers insight into Baker's life and diplomatic career, with a large quantity of materials relating to the media scrutiny occasioned by his appointment as the first Black US diplomat to serve in South Africa during Apartheid. Collected materials include biographical information, personal correspondence, periodicals and official reports related to Baker's diplomatic work, photographs, and a scrapbook containing newspaper clippings pertaining to his South Africa appointment. A majority of the materials are dated from 1972 to 1973, at the beginning of his appointment to the Pretoria, South Africa embassy.

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

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Faculty Women's Club records, 1928-1975 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.63 linear ft. (2 boxes)

Abstract:

The Faculty Women's Club records contain by-laws, meeting minutes, correspondence, and reports. Additionally the records include receipts, newspaper articles, surveys taken by the members of the club describing various possible activities, and accounting/budgeting notes.

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

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Distinguished Visitors Program records, 1952-1957 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.15 linear ft. (1 box)

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Ira De Augustine Reid papers, 1949-1961 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.1 linear ft. (1 box)

Abstract:

These papers consists primarily of correspondence between Haverford College Professor of Sociology Dr. Ira De Augustine Reid and various individuals regarding the forced surrender of his passport by the U.S. Department of State in 1952 due to Reid's suspected affiliation with the Communist Party.

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

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Richard Tapper Cadbury papers, 1867 - 1894 and undated (inclusive)

Extent:

0.01 linear ft. (1 folder)

Abstract:

The collection contains various materials associated with Richard Tapper Cadbury's connection to Haverford.

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Juwan Usang Ly collection, 1917 - 1936 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.01 linear ft. (1 folder)

Abstract:

The collection contains information about the accomplishments of Juwan Usang Ly, newspaper clippings and his letters to Haverford College president, W.W. Comfort.

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Josiah W. Leeds account books, 1877-1894 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.25 linear ft. (3 volumes)

Abstract:

The account books of Josiah W. Leeds record the publication account of various books written by Leeds and others. Each volume records the number of volumes purchased, who they were sold to, or how they were distributed, and the price each volume was sold for, for each title. At the back of each volume are clippings of book reviews for the titles accounted for in the volume.

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Joel Bean papers, 1914

Extent:

.01 linear ft. (1 folder)

Abstract:

This collection is comprised of the papers of Joel Bean, and includes notes, clippings, and printed photographs of various quakers.

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Gustave Auguste de Beaumont papers, 1831, 1952

Extent:

.01 linear ft. (1 folder)

Abstract:

This collection is comprised of the single letter from Gustave de Beaumont to Samuel Wood, as well as clippings from the Bulletin of Friends Historical Association, regarding Tocqueville and Beaumont in Philadelphia.

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William Curtis papers, 1946

Extent:

.01 linear ft. (1 folder)

Abstract:

This collection is comprised of a single folder of papers related to William Curtis, and includes a printed portrait, obituary, and clipped 1946 article on Curtis from "Nature."

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