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]

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]

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]

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]

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