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Roland Herbert Bainton papers, Undated.

Extent:

.01 linear ft. (1 folder)

Abstract:

This collection is comprised of two photocopies of materials collected by Roland Herbert Bainton, a Protestant church historian and professor of ecclesiastical history at Yale University.

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

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Dean Freiday manuscripts, Undated.

Extent:

.1 linear ft. (2 folders)

Abstract:

This collection is comprised of typed manuscripts by Dean Freiday.

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

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Garrett family genealogical records, Undated.

Extent:

.1 linear ft. (3 folders)

Abstract:

This collection is comprised of the Garrett family genealogial records, and includes manuscripts concerning family history, research notes, and photographs of family members.

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

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Herbert Standing papers, Undated.

Extent:

.01 linear ft. (1 folder)

Abstract:

This collection is comprised of materials collected by Herbert Standing.

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

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Henry Carter autobiography, Undated.

Extent:

0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)

Abstract:

Henry Carter's autobiography describes his childhood with his brother and widowed mother, but mostly focuses on his adult life as a sailor. Also included is a brief history of the genealogy of Carter's father's side of the family.

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

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"John Bowne: Pioneer of Freedom", Undated.

Extent:

0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)

Abstract:

John Bowne's biography, "John Bowne: Pioneer of Freedom," written by John Cox Jr., is based on Bowne's letters, journals, and public records, and describes his early life in England, his emigration to the colonies, the arrival of the Quakers, his marriage, and his conversion to Quakersim.

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

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"Journal of Joseph Hoag", Undated

Extent:

0.08 linear ft. (1 volume, 1 folder)

Abstract:

Joseph Hoag (1762-1846)is best known for his "Vision" of 1803 which predicted an American Civil War, and his Journal, the publication of which in 1860 precipitated a schism at Scipio Monthly Meeting into Otisite and Kingite groups. This collection is comprised of the single volume handwritten manuscript of Joseph Hoag's journal and correspondence related to the item's donation.

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

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"A Memorable instance of Divine guidance and protection", Undated.

Extent:

0.015 linear ft. (1 volume)

Abstract:

The manuscript of "A Memorable instance of Divine guidence and protection," as told to Sarah Taylor by Jane Fearon and James Dickinson, two Quaker ministers, tells the story of Fearon and Dickinson's experience when on a religious visit to Scotland circa 1680.

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

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Quaker Ministry lists, Undated.

Extent:

0.61 linear ft. (17 volumes)

Abstract:

This collection is comprised of 17 anonymously hand-written volumes comprised of lists of Quaker ministers from Britain and the United States, and from the United States to Britain from the mid 17th century through the mid 19th century.

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

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"Lays of Quakerdom", Undated.

Extent:

0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)

Abstract:

Ruth Plumley's "Lays of Quakerdom" include three sections: "The Execution of Mary Dyer," "Visit of Mary Fisher to the Sultan Mohammed IV," and "James Parnell, the Quaker Proto-Martyr." Each section includes a brief historical summary of each individual, and a narrative poem about each individual. The "Lays" describe the piety of three icons of 17th century Quakerism. The "Lays of Quakerdom" was first published in the "Knickerbocker" magazine during the years 1853-1855, and were later published as a single volume by the Biddle Press in Philadelphia. This volume is a handwritten copy of the single published volume.

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