Form: letters (correspondence) / Year: <span class="single" data-blrl-single="1854">1854</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

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]

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.

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Ecroyd and Starr family correspondence, 1835-1921 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.25 linear ft. (3 boxes)
Abstract:: This collection primarily contains correspondence to Ellie (Eleanor) Starr Ecroyd and Sarah Parvin Starr.

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

British Friends' letters, 1650-1985 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.25 linear ft. (3 boxes)
Abstract:: Letters of English Friends containing information on Quaker history as well as religious and cultural activities. The collection also includes letters relating to the activities of early Friends.

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

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