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Vail Family Letter, 1846

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 item)
Abstract:: This collection contains a letter sent to Miriam Loughborough Vail by Martha C. Parker (her mother) and Anna Maria Vail (her younger sister) in 1846. The letter was recieved by Miriam Loughborough Vail when she was a student at Westtown School. The letter describes her mother's hopes that living at Westtown School is satisfactory. Her sister elaborates in the letter by sending her support and love to Miriam.

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

Eleanor Wills Correspondence, 1937

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains two letters written by Gladys Fatty and Lois Marjorie Doctor to Eleanor Wills in 1937. Eleanor Wills was a teacher at the Friends Indian School, (also known as the Tunesassa Friends School) in Quaker Bridge, New York. Fatty and Doctor were both students of Wills at this school.

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

Robert C. Smith letters to the Class of 1914, 1962-1969 (inclusive)

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains a variety of letters written by Robert Chapman Smith (Class of 1914).

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

David S. Bispham letter to Mr. Mellor, 1914 June 13

Extent:: 0.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection consists of a letter from David S. Bispham, Haverford College Class of 1876, to a Mr. Mellor, probably Ralph Mellor, Haverford College Class of 1899. In the letter, Bispham discusses a piece he has written that may be performed by the Haverford Cap and Bells Club and the Glee Club, possibly as part of a fundraiser.

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

James Garrett Vail papers, 1917-1952 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.8 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:: James Garrett Vail (1886-1951) was an American Quaker and industrial chemist with a focus on silicates. Vail frequently engaged in service missions outside of the United States, beginning with child-feeding efforts in Germany in combination with the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) after the First World War. This collections consists primarily of correspondence with his wife, Ruth Masters Russell Vail, while abroad and material related to those foreign missions and other aspects of his life.

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

Henry J. Cadbury letters, 1918

Extent:: 0.01 linear ft. (1 folder )
Abstract:: The collection contains the correspondence of Henry J. Cadbury with William W. Comfort, the Haverford College Board of Managers, and Haverford College faculty.

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

Samuel Parsons letters, 1830

Extent:: 0.01 linear ft. (1 folder )
Abstract:: Collection features three letters written between July 3 and July 22, 1830 addressed to Daniel B. Smith and sent by Samuel Parsons.

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

Barclay Hall construction collection, 1875-1877 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.02 linear ft. (1 folder )
Abstract:: The collection contains a series of architecutral plans and letters for Barclay Hall (completed 1877) including: a letter from the Haverford Executive Committee outlining proposed costs and donations, initial plans for the hall with first and second story floor plans drafted by Addison Hutton (Barclay's architect), a correspondence between W.S. Rhodes and the building's contractor (Yarnall and Cooper), proposals on ways to reduce building costs, and contracts for the construction of Barclay as well as the installation of its boiler.

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

Nathalie Gookin papers, 1916-1920 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 linear ft.
Abstract:: Nathalie Gookin was a student at Bryn Mawr from 1916-1920. Her collection consists of daily letters written to her parents and aunt during her time in college, as well as some letters from before she matriculated and some from after she graduated. She was admitted to Bryn Mawr with a $100 Western States Scholarship at the age of sixteen and she was the youngest person in the college. She lived in Rockefeller dorm all four years, majored in English and Latin, and graduated 5th in her class, magna cum laude. She was a member of the English and French clubs. Nathalie's letters to her parents are detailed and frank. Frequent subjects include frustrations with the workload, classes, professors, social life in the dorms, and larger campus-wide events. During her freshman and part of her sophomore year, she writes frequently about her admiration of Helen Harris, class of 1917. The collection also includes some letters from her mother, Marie Gookin, while she was visiting Nathalie at Bryn...(see more)

Held at: Bryn Mawr College [Contact Us]

Caleb Raper commonplace book, 1711

Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (1 volume, 1 folder)
Abstract:: The commonplace book of Caleb Raper is religious in nature, and contains copied bible verses, religious poetry, prayers, and letters. According to the notes on the first and last pages of the volume, the original commonplace book, written in Caleb Rapper's hand, was written in 1711. This volume was copied in 1747 by Raper's nephew, Richard Smith. There is also a single photocopy.

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

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