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Russell Stetler Papers, 1962-2022 (inclusive) 1963-1965 (bulk)

Extent:

0.4 linear ft. (1 box)

Abstract:

These documents created and collected by Russell Stetler pertain to the early role of Haverford students in opposing the war in Vietnam, Haverford's support of Stetler's right to dissent when his scholarship from the Philadelphia Board of Education was threatened because of his antiwar activities, Stetler's correspondence with the English philosopher and peace activist Bertrand Russell, and Stetler's essay on the Vietnam war that was ultimately published in a pamphlet by the Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation.

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

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Addition to Henry J. Cadbury papers, 1866-1987 (inclusive)

Extent:

5 linear ft. (10 boxes)

Abstract:

Henry Joel Cadbury (1883-1974) was one of the foremost American Quaker scholars of the 20th century. He published in the fields of Quaker and biblical history, and served as a teacher and philanthropist. This addition to the papers of Henry Cadbury includes biographical materials, correspondence, diaries, writings, such as his The Book of Acts in History and photographs of Cadbury and his family.

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

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Evans family papers, 1752-1958 (inclusive)

Extent:

1.75 linear ft. (4 boxes)

Abstract:

Included in this collection from the Quaker Evans family spanning two centuries (mid-18th-mid-20th), are the journals and diaries of Charles Evans (1870-1958), as well as genealogical and other information on the Bacon, Barton, Carter, Cope, Harlan, Jackson, Rhoads, Shoemaker and Warrington families

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

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Moses Brown papers, 1815-1911 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 linear ft. (3 boxes)

Abstract:

Correspondence, legal, land and estate papers (wills, powers of attorney, deeds, mortgages, bonds, etc.), account book, manuscript book, and other papers of the Quaker Brown family of Philadelphia and New Hampshire.

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

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Rankin Family papers, 1804-1894 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.5 linear ft. (1 box)

Abstract:

The case of James Rankin, a loyalist during the American Revolution, whose estate was confiscated and sold. Rankin's heirs sued for restitution and won.

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

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Luke W. Morris and Samuel B. Morris papers, 1798-1842 (inclusive)

Extent:

2.52 linear ft. (6 boxes)

Abstract:

This is a collection of the papers of Luke W. Morris (1768-1830) and Samuel B. Morris (1791-1859), members of a Philadelphia Quaker merchant family, dating from 1798 to 1842. Most of the papers pertain to the Morrises' business and personal finances, although they include a small amount of personal correspondence.

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