Form: letters (correspondence) - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Margrit Gerber Correspondence, 1943-1946 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains two letters sent to Margrit Gerber offering her secretarial positions. The first letter, sent in 1943, was written by Douglas V. Steere on behalf of the Haverford College administration. The second letter, sent in 1946, was written by Anna-Gray Morris on behalf of the American Friends Service Committee.

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

Caspar Wistar Morris Scrapbook, 1825-1843 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains letters, speeches, and articles between 1825 and 1843. The materials were cut from newspaper articles and bound together. Some of the newspapers include the National Intelligencer, Poulson's American Daily Advertiser, and Commercial Advertiser.

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

William Hand Scrapbook, undated

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains a scrapbook detailing the career of William Hand. Through various photographs, letters, certificates, diplomas, and notes, the book provides a linear narrative of Hand's accomplishments in the field of Science. His inventions have made considerable contributions to the plastic, iron, tungsten, and lead industry throughout the 20th century. The scrapbook concludes by displaying various awards that he won for these accomplishments.

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

Watson Dewees Notes on Meetings and Meetinghouses, 1910-1918 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains letters, notes, and journal entries entailing various Quaker meeting locations in the Pennsylvania-New Jersey area as well as their dates of origin and operation. These locations are in Philadelphia, PA, Abington, PA, Caln, PA, Western, PA, Burlington, NJ, Buck, PA, Haddonfield, NJ, and Salem, NJ.

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

William Pickering Flowers letter, 1858 November 28

Extent:: 0.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains one letter written by William Flowers during his time at Haverford College.

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John R. Hubbard letter, 1853 November 11

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains one letter written by John R. Hubbard and addressed to John F. Rowell.

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Austin Wright, Jr. letter, 1922 February 11

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains one letter written by Austin Wright, Jr. to his mother.

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Haverford alumni letter to Daniel B. Smith, 1846 February

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains one letter to Daniel B. Smith from over a hundred former Haverford students.

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Joel Cadbury letter, 1856 January 20

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains one letter written by Joel Cadbury, addressed to his brother.

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Letters to Edmund H. Stinnes on his seventieth birthday, 1966

Extent:: 0.21 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Volume of letters written by friends to Edmund H. Stinnes on the occasion of his 70th birthday on March 23, 1966.

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Dorothy Foster papers, 1902-1904 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.5 linear ft. (1 document box containing 9 folders)
Abstract:: Dorothy Foster was a student at Bryn Mawr from 1900-1904. The papers consist of her letters written by Foster to her mother, Genevieve Stimpson, during her junior and senior years of college (1902-1904). The letters primarily concern her school work, her duties as class president, news about the college, guests she hosted, and lectures she attended. They are arranged in folders by date, with the exception of the first folder of miscellaneous items including academic records and an essay about May Day. Dorothy Foster was born in 1883 in Salem, Massachusetts, daughter of Genevieve Stimpson and James M. Foster. She majored in English and Philosophy and held the offices of Senior Class President in '04, secretary to the Philosophy Club in '03- '04, and membership in the English Club in '03-'04. After Bryn Mawr, Foster earned an A. M. in English Literature from Radcliffe in 1908 and did further graduate work at Harvard from 1913-1914. Her field of interest was Restoration and...(see more)

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Henry H. Albertson collection, 1826-1918 (inclusive)

Extent:: .75 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:: Includes letters, many of which are by and to William Hodgson (1804-1878). All or most of the letter writers are Friends; a number of them are British Friends. Topics often include visits to other Friends, attending Meeting, health, religious or philosophical reflections, and because of the period of writing, often refer openly or obliquely to the Wilbur-Gurney controversy.

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Thomas Wistar Brown papers, 1701-1917 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.5 linear ft. (1 box, 13 volumes)
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Emma Cadbury papers, 1894-1963 (inclusive)

Extent:: .75 linear ft. ((2 boxes))
Abstract:: The papers of Emma Cadbury (1875-1965), a Quaker social worker, consist of correspondence, programs, essays, notebooks, and clippings. These papers were kept by Cadbury while attending Quaker Women's Yearly Meetings and summer schools at Haverford and Bryn Mawr Colleges and the George School (Pennsylvania), during the early 20th century.

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Thomas Chase papers, 1843-1947 (inclusive)

Extent:: .75 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:: Correspondence, portraits, photographs, clippings, articles, addresses, lecture notes, diary, and miscellaneous papers related to Thomas Chase (1827-1892), his family, and his years at Haverford as professor and president of the College.

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Cope-Evans Family papers, 1732-1911 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3.25 linear ft. (9 boxes, 3 volumes)
Abstract:: Letters (with accompanying poetry, acrostics, drawings, clippings, etc.), marriage certificates, photographs, friendship book, estate related papers, account books, and computer disks. Primarily letters of the closely related Quaker families of Cope and Evans of Germantown (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania); other families include Brown, Drinker, and Haines.

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Edward Drinker Cope papers, 1848-1940 (inclusive)

Extent:: .25 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: Letters, notebooks, notes, and sketches related to Cope's work in paleontology and related natural sciences. Also sketches of birds, reptiles, and amphibians, some colored. Letters on various scientific subjects from Alexander Agassiz, Louis Agassiz, Alexander Graham Bell, Pliny Earle Chase, Havelock Ellis, Benjamin Apthorp Gould, Arnold Henry Guyot, Joseph Henry, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Thomas Henry Huxley, Maria Mitchell, Sir Richard Owen, Robert Edwin Peary, Herbert Spencer, and others.

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Robert B. Haines, III collection, 1793-1834 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:: The collection consists almost entirely of autograph letters, signed, mostly addressed to Reuben Haines, 1793-1834, about one-third addressed to him personally, the other two-thirds addressed to him as Corresponding Secretary of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. The writers of the latter were scientists, scholars, and statesmen from all over the world, including John James Audubon, 1785-1851, Thomas Jefferson, 1743-1826, Rembrandt Peale, 1778-1860, and many others.

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Christopher Morley collection, 1913-1943 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.0 linear ft. (2 document boxes)
Abstract:: The collection consists of letters addressed to Christopher Morley by well-known people, relating mostly to books and literary affairs.

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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.

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Scattergood Family papers, 1681-1909 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2.5 linear ft. (1 box, 9 volumes)
Abstract:: Chiefly the correspondence of Thomas Scattergood (1748-1814) with family and friends discussing spiritual matters and his travels in Great Britain, New England, North and South Carolina, Virginia, etc. Correspondents include Jonathan Binns, Josiah Bunting, John Cox, William Dillwyn, Henry Drinker, William Forster, Susanna Horne, Rebecca Jones, John Pemberton, Joseph Scattergood, Rebecca Scattergood, Rachel Smith, and others.

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Allinson Family Papers, 1710-1939 (inclusive)

Extent:: 5.5 linear ft. (13 boxes)
Abstract:: This collection spans more than two centuries and includes most notably members of the Allinson and Taylor families. There are also letters from Joseph Bonaparte, Sarah Moore Grimke, Julia Ward Howe and George Washington. Prominent material types include correspondence, diaries, financial, legal and property papers, maps, photographs and poetry. The richest subject veins are anti-slavery, including the Free Produce Association of Friends, the yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia and settlement of land in New York.

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William W. Cadbury and Catharine J. Cadbury collection, 1893-1967 (inclusive)

Extent:: 21.5 linear ft. (86 boxes)
Abstract:: The principal creators in the collection are Quakers William Warder Cadbury (1877-1959) and Catharine Jones Cadbury (1884-1970) who spent most of their lives in China. William Warder Cadbury came to China as a medical missionary in 1909.

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Gulielma M. Howland Collection, ca. 1700-1867 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3.5 linear ft. ((7 boxes))
Abstract:: In these papers collected by Gulielma Howland are letters or other writings of such notable Quakers as George Dillwyn, Susanna Dillwyn, Samuel Emlen, John Fothergill,, Rebecca Grellet, Hannah Griffitts, Sarah Moore Grimke, Hill family, Margaret H. Hilles, James Logan, Margaret Hill Morris, Milcah Martha Moore, James and John Pemberton,, Daniel B. Smith, John Smith, Margaret H. Smith, Roberts Vaux, Daniel Wheeler and Thomas Wistar.

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Joseph Meyers correspondence, 1877-1924 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: Joseph E. Meyers entered Westtown School at the age of 15 in November of 1873. The letters in the collection are from classmates at Westtown, discussing life events, mutual friends, and reminiscence of the Westtown days and are dated from his graduation from the school in 1877 until 1924.

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George Dillwyn commonplace book, Undated

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: George Dillwyn was a Quaker minister, and his commonplace book includes poetry, short stories, hymns, extracts from letters and meeting minutes, and quotes from famous authors such as Shakespeare, Milton, and Chaucer. The majority of the volume is composed of lists of extracts organized by topic, including topics such as: anger, affectation, old age, ambition, abstinence, religion, books, revenge, praise, sincerity, death, and temperance.

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Margaretta Hinchman letterbooks, 1922-1942 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.23 linear ft. (3 volumes)
Abstract:: Each volume of Margaretta Hinchman's letterbooks is organized alphabetically by the last name of the letter writer, and contains personal correspondence related to social events and social calls.

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"Biographical Sketch of Joshua Longstreth Baily", 1955

Extent:: 0.125 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The biography of Joshua Longstreth Baily, written by Alfred Baily, includes a brief history of the Baily family, and is largely comprised of extracts of Joshua Baily's letters.

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

"Book of Epistles of George Fox, Founder of Quakerism", 1937-1938 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.33 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:: These manuscripts of "Book of Epistles of George Fox, Founder of Quakerism," which was originally written in 1714 by Thomas Richardson, are typed transcripts of the original document, as compiled by Thomas Richardson's descendants, Edward Wanton Smith, Esther Morton Smith, and Anna Wharton Wood. The manuscript includes an introduction which discusses the history of Thomas Richardson's volume of the epistles of George Fox and its inheritance to subsequent generations, and provides biographical information for Thomas Richardson. Letters in the volume include those to Men and Women's Quarterly and Monthly Meetings, to Friends in Barbados, to Friends in Maryland and Virginia, and to Friends in Dublin.

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Shipley-Strawbridge Family Papers, 1890-1996 (inclusive)

Extent:: 17.80 linear ft.
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Class of 1898 records, 1894-1949 (inclusive)

Extent:: .353 linear ft. (3 volumes, 2 folders)
Abstract:: This collection contains a record of members and two volumes of letter books from the Haverford College Class of 1898. It also includes a copy of the Class of 1898's "Freshmen Ten Commandments" directed towards the Class of 1899, materials pertaining to the Class of 1898's twenty-fifth reunion in 1923, and materials pertaining to the Class of 1898's fiftieth anniversary gift.

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Emily Simon letters, 1950

Extent:: 0.005 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains a letter written by Emily Simon.

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Thomas Willis papers, 1792-1859 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.005 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains a letter by Thomas Willis and a transcribed account of an earlier event.

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Cathy Cary collection, 1812-1840 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.005 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains miscellaneous Quaker materials collected by Cathy Cary.

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Remembrance of Joseph Hoag, Undated

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: The collection contains a copy of the communication between Isaiah Thorne and his relative, a servant of the Lord Joseph Hoag about his admiration for Joseph Hoag.

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Letter about George Williams, 1827 June 18

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: The collection consists of a letter from 1827 addressed to the Mayor of Philadelphia, Joseph Watson, about a potentially fugitive enslaved man, George Williams.

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Lawrence Davis collection, 1963 - 1976 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.05 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: The collection contains materials from Lawrence Davis's time at Haverford and the ten years after his graduation.

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Luther W. Spoehr papers, 1964-1970 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.84 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:: This collection consists of materials created and collected by Luther W. Spoehr, Haverford Class of 1969. Many of the materials pertain to committees on which Spoehr served, but the collection also contains materials related to Class Night 1969, Haverford College publications, and an article on the May 1970 Haverford College trip to Washington, D.C. The collection also includes Spoehr's lecture notes from two history courses and two English courses.

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James W. Cromwell letter, 1856 May 18

Extent:: 0.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: The collection contains a letter written by James W. Cromwell to his father about his time at Haverford and his classes.

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Hugh D. Vail letters to Charles Yarnall, 1854 january 6 - 1854 may 11 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: The collection contains three handwritten letters by Vail to Yarnall written in 1854. Vail discusses his role in Haverford's Mathematics Department as well as plans for the Haverford College observatory.

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Smith family commonplace book, Undated.

Extent:: 0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This commonplace book features writings from the Smith family.

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Morris family letterbook, 1855-1859 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.13 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This letterbook includes correspondence related to the resettlement of Luke W. Morris's estate, the executors of which were Samuel B. Morris and Elliston P. Morris. All letters were written by either Elliston P. Morris and Samuel B. Morris.

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"Epistles and Sermons of George Fox", 1683 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.13 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the single, handwritten volume of the epistles and sermons of George Fox, ca. 1683. The inside cover of a later binding attributes the volume to Thomas Richardson, dated 1714. However, it has been speculated that the volume may have been written originally by one of George Fox's secretaries.

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Thomas Arnold correspondence, 1837-1848 (inclusive)

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the personal correspondence of Thomas Arnold.

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Bedford ship records, 1946

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the typed transcript of a legal document related to the Ship Bedford on its arrival in Rio de Janeiro, a photostatic copy of the original, and correspondence related to the collection.

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China, Maine Monthly Meeting records, 1852-1860 (inclusive)

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:: Correspondence between members of the China, Maine Monthly Meeting and Friends in Nova Scotia; a single volume of meeting minutes for China, Maine Monthly Meeting.

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

Frederick Creedy papers, 1949

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the chapter synopses for Frederick Creedy's book, "The Plain Speaking of a Quaker Scientist," and a letter from Frederick Creedy to Samuel Cooper.

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Cromwell Family correspondence, 1832-1842 (inclusive)

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains the correspondence of the Cromwell family, a 19th century Quaker family, believed to be the in-laws of Thomas Chase.

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Cope family correspondence, 1833-1855

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the correspondence of the Cope family.

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Edwards Family correspondence, 1829-1845 (inclusive)

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the personal correspondence among members of the Edwards family.

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