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

Louis N. Robinson and Caroline Hadley Robinson Correspondence, 1890-1936 (bulk) 1885-2021 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4 linear ft. (9 boxes)
Abstract:: Louis N. Robinson, Swarthmore College Class of 1905, was a prominent Quaker economist and penologist. On June 17, 1908, he married Caroline Hadley (1885-1946) under the care of Swarthmore Monthly Meeting. She was the daughter of Walter Hadley and Alice Paxson Hadley and a graduate of Swarthmore College, Class of 1906. The collection contains Louis Robinson's letters 1901-1908, Caroline Hadley's letters 1895-1908, and transcripts with annotations by their granddaughter, Christine Erb. The letter vividly describe student life at Swarthmore College and during Louis's graduate study in Germany as well as family, Quaker, and social concerns. Also included are photographs of the Paxson branch of the family.

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

Arboretum Association records, 1929-2018 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4 linear ft. (4 boxes)
Abstract:: The Haverford College Arboretum Association records include materials related to Arboretum programming, events, membership, finances, and campus initiatives from its founding in 1974 to 2018. The collection also includes a smaller amount of materials related to the Arboretum Association's predecessor, the Haverford College Campus Club.

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

Friends Medical Society and Reproductive Rights, 1967-2017 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains various materials on the Friends Medical Society as they relate to reproductive rights and abortion rights between 1967 and 2017. It also contains corresponding letters, journal excerpts, and newspaper clippings relating to general reproductive rights and abortion rights by Quakers and non-Quakers.

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

S-Chords collection, 1989 - 2014 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.05 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: The collection contains correspondence pertaining to the S-Chords' reunion, basic information about the club, spring tour information and newsletters to members.

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

Robert Birgeneau protest materials, 2014

Extent:: .25 linear ft. (2 pins and 2 flyers (1 folder))
Abstract:: This collection consists of two fliers and two buttons related to Robert Birgeneau's presence at Haverford College's commencement in 2014 as well as correspondence between Haverford students and alumni and President Dan Weiss regarding William Bowen's commencement speech.

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

Taylor family papers addition, 1870-2013 (inclusive)

Extent:: 11.46 linear ft. (14 boxes and 7 volumes)
Abstract:: The Taylor Family Papers Addition primarily contains correspondence, other printed materials, and photographs related to William Nicholson Taylor who was born June 22, 1882 to Frank Hendrickson Taylor (1855-1943) and Rebecca "Bessie" Nicholson Taylor (1857-1944) and his family. The collection includes materials belonging to his wife, Gertrude Christine Duret de Brie (1897-1983), their three children, Constance Alix (1921), Benjamin de Brie "Brie" (1923), and Marie-Celine "Mimi" (1925), and other family members.

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

Rebecca Wood Robinson letters, 1981-2010 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:: This collection contains letters written by Rebecca Wood Robinson to her friend Marty Grundy.

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

Relief and Reconstruction Program records, 1941-2008 (inclusive) 1943-1945 (bulk)

Extent:: 1 linear ft. (3 boxes)
Abstract:: The materials in this collection pertain to Haverford College's Relief and Reconstruction program, and include reports and announcements, application materials, correspondence, student work, instructional materials, survey responses, and newsletters. The materials date from 1941 to 2008, with the bulk of the materials pertaining to the program's operation between 1943 and 1945.

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

George Stephens papers, 1900-2005 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3.5 linear ft. (4 boxes)
Abstract:: This collection consists of items related to and purportedly created by fictitious individual George Stephens (also spelled Stevens, Steevens, Stevinz).

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

Student Unionization Movement records, 2005

Extent:: 0.05 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains documentation of Haverford's Student Unionization Movement from 2005. It includes meeting minutes, email printouts, a letter to the president of the College and a community forum info sheet.

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

Class of 1944 records, 1968-2003 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.02 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: The collection contains class letters to the Haverford College Class of 1944.

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

Maxfield Parrish papers, 1891-1997 (inclusive)

Extent:: 5 linear ft. (4 boxes, and wrapped and framed items)
Abstract:: The papers of artist and illustrator Maxfield Parrish (1870-1966) who became enamored of art while a student at Haverford College. The collection consists of letters, original drawings and illustrations, magazines to which he contributed, catalogs, calendars and his famous chemistry notebook created while a student at the college

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

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

Extent:: 17.80 linear ft.
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Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Emma Johnson Power family papers, 1872-1990 (inclusive) 1872-1922 (bulk)

Extent:: .5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: The collection contains primarily correspondence received by Emma Johnson Power, Swarthmore College Class of 1882 and a member of Green Street Monthly Meeting. A number of the letters were sent by her husband, Edward S. Power, a Philadelphia physician/pharmacologist, during his European travels. Also includes a file of genealogical and biographical information on the Johnson and Power families and a small amount of miscellaneous papers.

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

Haverford College Drama Club records, 1951 - 1989 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.21 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: This collection contains materials related to the Haverford College Drama Club dating from 1951 to 1989. It includes performance programs and invitations, correspondence, and sketches of theatrical stage sets. It also includes a drawing of Haverford College Professor of Drama Robert Butman.

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

Bacon Family papers, 1800-1987 (inclusive)

Extent:: 8 linear ft. (16 boxes and 1 volume)
Abstract:: Correspondence, diaries and photographs relating to the 20th- century Quakers Edith Farquhar Bacon and Francis Rogers Bacon, their families, forbears, friends and colleagues.

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

Addition to Henry J. Cadbury papers, 1866-1987 (inclusive)

Extent:: 5 linear ft. (10 boxes)
Abstract:: Henry Joel Cadbury (1883-1974) was one of the foremost American Quaker scholars of the 20th century. He published in the fields of Quaker and biblical history, and served as a teacher and philanthropist. This addition to the papers of Henry Cadbury includes biographical materials, correspondence, diaries, writings, such as his The Book of Acts in History and photographs of Cadbury and his family.

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

Lewis Benson papers, 1932-1986 (inclusive)

Extent:: 9.34 linear ft. (21 document boxes)
Abstract:: The Lewis Benson Papers document the life and service of Lewis V. Benson (1906-1986), a Quaker and recorded minister of New York Yearly Meeting. His in-depth reading and study of the writings of 17th century Quakers gave him the venue to bring their message to a modern audience. He did this predominantly through his own writings and lectures.

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]

Israel Burshatin correspondence, 1984-1985 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.05 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: This collection consists of two letters from Spanish poet, essayist, and novelist Juan Goytisolo to Haverford College Professor of Spanish Israel Burshatin regarding a potential visit to campus.

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

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