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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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"Satan's Harbinger Encountered", Undated.

Extent:

0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)

Abstract:

"Satan's Harbginer Encountered, His False News of a Trumpet Detected, His Crooked Ways in the Wildernesse, laid open to the view of the impartial & judicious, Being Some thing by way of answer to Daniel Leeds his book entitled News of a Trumpet Sounding in the Wildernesse etc. wherein is shown," as indicated by the title, was a response to Daniel Leed's publication, which criticized the Society of Friends and sought to correct the accusations made by Leeds. The original manuscript was written by Caleb Pusey (1650?-1727), and published in Philadelphia in 1700, though it is unknown who copied this volume. According to a book plate on the inside cover, this volume was originally owned by Asa Matlack, and was later loaned by him to the Library of Chester Monthly Meeting, in Moorestown, New Jersey.

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

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"Quaker Lines", Undated.

Extent:

0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)

Abstract:

Walter J. Homan's pamphlet describing Quaker beliefs includes sections on: Historical Background, George Fox, Membership, Associate Membership vs. Birthright Membership, Organization of the Society of Friends, Quaker Faith, Quaker Practice, and Quakerism as a Way of Life.

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

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Asa M. Stackhouse manuscripts, Undated.

Extent:

0.16 linear ft. (6 folders)

Abstract:

The manuscripts written by Asa Matlack Stackhouse largely focus on Quaker history, particularly during the colonial period in and around Burlington County, New Jersey.

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