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

Japanese Yearly Meeting Letter, 1917-05-12

Extent:: 0.02 linear ft. (1 item)
Abstract:: This collection contains a letter from Herbert V. Nicholson, a Quaker missionary and vocal opponent of Japanese internment camps, about the first established Japanese Yearly Meeting in 1917. Throughout the letter, he writes about the attendees, the regions they're coming from, as well as how the Yearly Meeting has much room to grow.

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

Howland-Shearman Family Correspondence, 1800-1916 (inclusive) 1832-1899 (bulk)

Extent:: 1 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:: The collection is composed of correspondence of the family of David Sands Shearman and his wife, Hepsa Hathaway Howland Shearman of New Bedford, Massachusetts, and Poughkeepsie, New York. The Shearman and Howlands were prominent New England Quaker merchant and whaling families, intertwined by business and marriage. Much of the correspondence is directed to Hepsa, largely from her children who pursued a range of careers. Early correspondence is with her husband Captain David Sands Shearman, her siblings, and his relations and contains business and family information from New Bedford, MA, and Poughkeepsie, NY.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Lydia Swain Hinchman letterbooks, 1867-1916 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.39 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:: Each volume of Lydia Swain Hinchman's letterbooks includes both business and personal correspondence. Letters are addressed to both Lydia Swain Hinchman and her husband, Charles Shoemaker Hinchman. Generally, personal correspondence is addressed to Lydia Swain Hinchman, while business correspondence is addressed to Charles Shoemaker Hinchman.

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]

J. Roger Hedley Correspondence, 1900-1914 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains letters written by J. Roger Hedley to family and friends between 1900 and 1914.

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

Mitchell Family letters, 1830-1911 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: The papers of the Mitchell family, Quakers in 19th century Philadelphia.

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

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.

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

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]

Class of 1901 records, 1897-1911 (inclusive)

Extent:: .083 linear ft. (1 volume, 1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains a minute book from the Haverford College Class of 1901; the Class of 1901's rules for freshmen, directed towards the Class of 1902; a rectangular frame wrapped in red and black cloth embroidered with "HC '01"; the program for the Class of 1901's first reunion; and class letters from 1902.

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

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.

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

Bacon Family papers, 1874-1909 (inclusive)

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of a single volume diary, as well as correspondence from various members of the Bacon family.

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

Josiah W. Leeds scrapbooks, 1872-1907 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4 linear ft. (22 volumes, 1 box)
Abstract:: Twenty-two scrapbooks of correspondence (circa 2,000 letters) of Josiah Woodward Leeds (1841-1908) with persons involved in the social reform movements of the late 19th century as well as tracts and clippings of articles and editorials written by Leeds and articles on topics of interest to him.

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

Shoemaker family letters, 1872-1906 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.03 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection includes the letters and family papers of the Shoemaker family.

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

Booker T. Washington letters to Henry Pleasants Jr., 1905 december 16 - 1906 march 16 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection consists of two letters written by Booker T. Washington to Henry Pleasants Jr. in December 1905 and March 1906. Washington discusses his recent visit to and lecture at Haverford College and a donation by the Haverford Civics Club to the Tuskegee Institute.

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

Spencer Family papers, 1729-1905 (inclusive) 1812-1905 (bulk)

Extent:: 0.5 linear ft. (1 document box)
Abstract:: The 19th century correspondence and commonplace books of members of the Quaker Spencer family.

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

Mary S. Kimber papers, 1897-1904 (inclusive)

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the handwritten personal correspondence and receipts of Mary S. Kimber.

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

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)

Held at: Bryn Mawr College [Contact Us]

Anna C. Betts and Lettie K. Betts Correspondence, 1898-1903 (inclusive) 1898-1900 (bulk)

Extent:: 0.75 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:: Letters from Hicksite Quaker Anna Betts to members of her family. Topics include religion, wedding invitations, and daily life.

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

Peace, Augustine, Mary, and Edwin Jones letters and diaries, 1866-1901 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains letters and diaries related to Peace, Augustine, Mary, and Edwin Jones between the years of 1866-1901.

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

Winston-Clark Family papers, 1814-1900 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.25 linear ft. (3 boxes)
Abstract:: Approximately 500 letters (also a few clippings, poems and other items) of the related Clark and Winston families of Virginia and Indiana. Letters discuss family and friends, the small schools that many members of these families began in the Midwest, as well as comments on politics, slavery, religion, education, the Civil War and friends/family fighting in the Confederate army, and other topics.

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

Elizabeth U. Willis scrapbook, 1850-1898 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.2 linear ft. (1 oversized volume)
Abstract:: Elizabeth U. Willis's scrapbook includes photos and clippings about her and Sarah F. Underhill, photos of the Underhill family, clippings, illustrations, and portraits of Quakers, meeting houses, and Quaker birthplaces. Quaker autographs and letters are included as well. Letter writers include Samuel Fothergill, Anne Mott, David Sands, William Allinson, William Dillywn, William Rickman, J. Stephenson, George Jones, Lindley Murray, Richard Mott, and John Barrow. Confederate money, fractional currency, colonial money, excerpts of prayers and testimonies, and embroidery and cross stitch samples are also included.

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

Text Book Association of Friends, 1866-1896 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: The 19th century records of a Philadelphia-based Quaker organization whose aim was to provide textbooks which were aligned with Friends' principles, including not glorifying war.

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

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]

Bettle family correspondence, 1825-1890 (inclusive)

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (3 folders)
Abstract:: This collection contains the personal correspondence of Elizabeth, Mary, and Samuel Bettle.

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

John G. Whittier Letter, 1885

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains a letter from John G. Whittier to Eliza Channing Higginson concerning the death of William Henry Channing, her uncle.

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

Maxfield Parrish letters, august 1884 - january 1885 (inclusive)

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: The collection contains a series of letters written by Fred or as he was later known Maxfield Parrish, addressed to his grandma. The letters were all written in Paris and Hastings in the early 1880s. In them, Parrish describes his days and his relationship with his parents.

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

Rhoads & Wing letterbook, 1868-1881 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This letterbook contains the correspondence between William G. Rhoads, Samuel Rhoads, and Asa Wing. The volume includes both personal and business correspondence.

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

Jonathan Richard papers, 1870-1881 (inclusive)

Extent:: .25 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: Letters, invoices, vouchers, account book, and other financial records related to Jonathan Richard's work as Agent at Wichita, Kansas, from 1870 to 1876. Material deals primarily with Richard's attempts to settle government claims against him regarding a disputed balance of over $23,000.

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

Thomas Hamm Collection of Letters, 1807-08-15-1879-07-20 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection consists of five letters, donated by Thomas Hamm, written by Quakers around the East Coast of the United States: a majority of who are from Pennsylvania. The first letter is addressed to Susannah B. Habers of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1807 and is from a child of Habers. The second letter, from James to Thomas Kimber in 1820, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, updates Kimbers about James's infant. In the third letter, Alfred Cope, owner of a prominent Philadelphia shipping company, writes to his daughters (addressed to Elizabeth W. Cope) in Chester County, Pennsylvania, about the conditions of his sick father, Thomas Pim Cope. In the fourth letter, addressed to Haverford College Class of 1861 John G. Thomas in 1860, Haverford College alum Frank Richardson requests news of Haverford College, his alma mater, especially after the release of the "Collegian," a publication from the Longian Society, a student group for academic advancement and exploration. In the fifth letter,...(see more)

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

James Paget letters, 1871 march 25 - 1876 february 12 (inclusive)

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: The collection contains two letters exchanged between Florence Nightingale, James Paget and Mr. Hogg concerning Nightingale's health.

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

Thomas Wistar letterbook, 1875-1876 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.13 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the single volume letterbook of Thomas Wistar. The majority of the letters copied in this volume are personal correspondence between Thomas Wistar and various family members and friends. A few letters included are letters of sympathy from friends and family written upon the death of Thomas Wistar in January, 1876.

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

William Henry Gibbons collection, 1871-1875 (inclusive)

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains a variety of materials related to William Henry Gibbons and the Haverford College Class of 1872.

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

Joseph Sturge Mission School Opening and Friends' Freedmen's Relief Association Funds Request, december 1862 and september 1874 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains a leaflet regarding the opening of Joseph Sturge's First Day School at the Friends Locust St. Mission House in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 1st, 1865. The school was established as First Day school for poor African Americans and immigrants. The school later merged and formed the Benezet House Association to provide education and relief to African Americans. Lack of demanding and funding led to the school's demolishment in 1945. There is also a letter from the Board of the Friends' Freedmen's Relief Association requesting funding for the reopening of schools in North Carolina and Virginia, addressed to William W. Smedley in September, 1874. The association was founded in 1863 to provide aid and education to freed enslaved peoples. The focus later shifted in the 20th century to supporting Black students, summer work camps, and scholarships. The association disbanded in 1982, with aid being placed under the J. Henry Scattergood Scholarship Fund, to be...(see more)

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

Maramaduke Cooper Cope collection, 1843-1874 (inclusive)

Extent:: .5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: Letters to and from the Quaker Marmaduke Cooper Cope (1804-1897) of the prominent Philadelphia Cope family on various important issues of his day.

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

Janney family papers, 1800-1870 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (6 folders)
Abstract:: This collection contains Janney family papers, and includes family correspondence, newspaper clippings, financial records, legal papers, maps, and photographs.

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

Hallowell family papers, 1858-1869 (inclusive)

Extent:: .05 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the correspondence of Edward Needles Hallowell and various family members, as well as a single photograph of Edward N. Hallowell.

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

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.

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

Charles Tucker Abbott letter, 1865

Extent:: 0.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: The collection contains a letter written by Chales T. Abbott to his parents about his time at Haverford in 1865.

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

Troth Family Copy Letter Books, 1852-04-03-1861-07-08 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection consists of two copy letter notebooks written by Samuel F. Troth (1801-1886), a prominent Philadelphia pharmacist and Quaker, between 1852 and 1861. The first notebook contains a collection of letters from June 1853, addressed to his daughter, Elizabeth T. Troth, of Samuel Troth's travels. The second notebook contains various letters from Samuel Troth to friends and family about various events between 1852 and 1861.

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

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]

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.

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

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.

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

Richard C. Paxson letters, 1857 - 1859 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: The collection contains letters written by Richard C. Paxson to his brother and sister about the funeral of Haverford College's first president, Joseph Gibbons Harlan, and his leisure time at Haverford.

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.

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

John Street letter, 1858

Extent:: 0.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: The collection contains two typed printouts of letters written by John Street in 1858 to his sister about smallpox vaccination, his time at Haverford, and her family.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Cope family correspondence, 1833-1855

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

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

Edward S. Burd and Eli K. Price papers, 1805-1855 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.22 linear ft.
Abstract:: These papers are the from a law firm in Philadelphia, run by Edward Shippen Burd (1779-1848) and Eli Kirk Price (1779-1884).

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

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.

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

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