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John Howard Lewis correspondence, 1834

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (1 item)
Abstract:
Correspondence letter written in 1834 to John Howard Lewis from his brother, Samuel C. Lewis; John Howard Lewis entered Haverford School (now Haverford College) in 1833.

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

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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.

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

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Samuel Howell Jones letter, ca. 1833

Extent:
0.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
The collection contains a letter written by Samuel H. Jones to George Sykes about his time at Haverford.

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

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John Joseph Gurney manuscript, 1830-1833 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The manuscript of John Joseph Gurney includes three parts: "Charlemania Part I," Charlemania Part II," and "An Afternoon at Cambridge and a Morning at Oxford." According to notes from the curator of Haverford College's Quaker and Special Collections, the manuscript is in the hand of Joseph John Gurney, but is "possibly written in the hand of Anna Gurney, who gave it to Ann Hodgkin, possibly as a wedding present."

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

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Geo [George] and Susan Howland Letter, 1830

Extent:
0.1 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
This collection contains a jointly written letter by Geo [George] and Susan Howland to Phebe Field and Humphrey Howland in 1830.

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

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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.

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

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Crew Family papers, 1813-1826 (inclusive)

Extent:
.25 linear ft. (6 folders)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of typed genealogical research, handwritten family correspondence, legal papers, manuscripts, financial records, and miscellaneous papers of the Crew family.

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

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Philip Tidyman manuscripts, 1810 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.29 linear ft. (3 volumes)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of two volumes of the manuscripts of the letters of Philip Tidyman's travel throughout New England and Canada from his home in Charleston, South Carolina. The collection also includes correspondence, transcribed letters, and typed notes related to the manuscripts.

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

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James Bringhurst papers, 1780-1802 (inclusive)

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the personal and business correspondence, as well as miscellaneous notes and manuscripts, of James Bringhurst, a wealthy Philadelphia merchant.

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

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