Form: letters (correspondence) / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1920">1920</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1924">1924</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Henrietta Baldwin Sperry papers, 1916-1921 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.25 linear ft.
Abstract:: Henrietta Baldwin Sperry was a student at Bryn Mawr from 1917-1921. This collection consists of approximately 1000 of her letters. Of those letters, most are written by her to her mother about her time applying to and attending Bryn Mawr College (1916-1921). The subjects of the letters include social life at Bryn Mawr, disease quarantines, the college war effort. The collection also contains letters to Henrietta from her friend and admirer, Sheldon Clarke, who wrote to her while he was serving in the 9th Balloon Division during the First World War. The subjects of these letters includes impression of the French and Dutch people, reflection on war, training to be a balloonist, and daily life in the army. The collection also includes letters to Henrietta from her mother and third party correspondence. The subjects in these letters vary, but tend to be largely social news.

Held at: Bryn Mawr College [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]

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]

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]

George Fox papers, 1660-1952 (inclusive)

Extent:: .5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: Includes letters, portraits, photographs, illustrations, articles, clippings, pamphlets, and a map concerning the life and times of George Fox. Topics covered include Fox's itinerary of his trip to America, the Dutch Bible Fox carried with him on his trip to Holland in 1677, pictures of places associated with Fox, birthplace, funeral, and grave of Fox. Includes material from the George Fox tercentary of 1924 (on the 300th anniversary of his birth).

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

Taylor-Frysinger papers, 1860-1960 (inclusive)

Extent:: 6.5 linear ft. (13 boxes)
Abstract:: This collection contains the personal letters, diaries, and miscellany of members of the Taylor and Frysinger families over three generations.

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

Marion H. Longshore letter, 1924 June 15

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: The collection contains a letter written by Marion H. Longshore and addressed to Sara T. Marshall about a stay at camp.

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

Juwan Usang Ly collection, 1917 - 1936 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: The collection contains information about the accomplishments of Juwan Usang Ly, newspaper clippings and his letters to Haverford College president, W.W. Comfort.

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

John Henry Douglas papers, 1906-1933 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (3 folders)
Abstract:: This collection is composed of three folders of typed transcripts of correspondence, manuscripts, and portrait photographs relating to John Henry Douglas (1832-1919).

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

Errol T. Elliott papers, 1849-1966 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the photocopied letters and manuscripts of Errol T. Elliott.

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

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