Form: manuscripts (documents) - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

"On Reading Shakespeare", 1932 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.13 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Logan Pearsall Smith's "On Reading Shakespeare,' originally published in 1933, explores Shakespeare's writing, particularly his characterization and command of language. The manuscript is handwritten and includes various edits and annotations made by Smith. Also included are the notes on the manuscript from Scribners (where the manuscript was purchased by Christopher Morley), and a letter by Morley written at the time of his donation of the manuscript in 1952.

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

"Service with the War Relocation Authority", 1942-1946 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: George L. Townsend's memoir, entitled "Service of the War Relocation Authority," describes his recruitment by and work with the War Relocation Authority, a civilian agency established to provide care and services for Japanese Americans moved to Army Relocation Centers. Included is a map of Relocation Centers in the Western United States.

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

"Simplicity. An Analysis of the role of simplicity in architecture and its development by the Religious Society of Friends", 1948 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Frederick Charles Thum's M.F.A. thesis., entitled "Simplicity. An Analysis of the role of simplicity in architecture and its development by the Religious Society of Friends," explores the architectural evolution of the Quaker meeting house, and includes the following chapters: The Problem-Proper Relationship of the Needs of Man, The Key-simplicity, History of the Quakers, Quaker Simplicity, Meeting House Development in England, Plans for the Holy Experiment, James Portius and the Carpenters Company, the Meeting House in America, Positive approach to Renaissance, Quaker Homes in America, and Quaker Architectural Problems Today.

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

"War Unlawful to Christians", Undated.

Extent:: 0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This anonymous manuscript, entitled "War Unlawful to Christians," argues for pacifism, citing biblical and historical evidence that war is inherently evil, and as such, is a product of the devil.

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

"Members of the Prison Society: Biographical Vignettes", 1982 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.33 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the two volume manuscript by Peter P. and Elizabeth W. Jonitis, entitled "Memoirs of the Prison Society: Biographical Vignettes of the Managers of the Philadelphia Society for Assisting Distressed Prisoners and the Members of the Philadelphia Society for Alleviating the Miseries of Public Prisons, 1787-1830." The biographical sketches were compiled in order to determine how many of the 344 members of the organizations were Quakers, so as to study Quaker contributions to early prison reform in the United States.

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

"Civilization's Next Step", Undated.

Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Charles Fremont Taylor's manuscript, entitled "Civilization's Next Step, Columbia, America's Goddess of Liberty, Appeals to the Nations," discusses European politics and potential solutions for peaceful international political interaction. This copy was produced for Haverford College president Isaac Sharpless.

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

"Some Account of William Penn's Birth, Education, and Death", 1863 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The anonymous manuscript "Some Account of William Penn's Birth, Education, and Death, Also: Some Account of his travels in the work of the ministry in some parts of Germany and Holland, etc.," is organized chronologically, and after providing initial biographical information about William Penn, provides brief descriptions of important events in Penn's life, organized by year.

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

David Cooper memoir, 1724-1795 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.08 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:: David Cooper wrote his memoir during his later years, when his health was failing, so that his children would be able to reference an account of his life after his death. A note on the inside cover reads: "A Gift of David Cooper to his daughter Martha Allinson." In the memoir, Cooper recounts his early life, his family history, his marriage, the birth of his children, his Quakerism, his struggles with his faith, his work as a representative in 1761, and his attendance at Quaker Meetings.

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

"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]

"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]

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]

J.P. Elkinton autobiography, 1966 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:: J. P. Elkinton's autobiography describes his childhood and family, his attendance at Haverford College, from which he graduated in 1908. He also describes his experiences with the Society of Friends, particularly his travels on religious visits, and his adult life with his wife, Mary Bucknell, and their children. In addition to stories from various periods of his life, he provides biographical sketches of his family members.

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

"Epistles and Sermons of George Fox", 1683 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.13 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the single, handwritten volume of the epistles and sermons of George Fox, ca. 1683. The inside cover of a later binding attributes the volume to Thomas Richardson, dated 1714. However, it has been speculated that the volume may have been written originally by one of George Fox's secretaries.

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

"Some Notes on Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Extracted by Jacob R. Elfreth of Landsdowne, Penna. From his Diary", ca. 1916-1917 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 volume, 1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the single volume manuscript of Jacob R. Elfreth's notes on Philadelphia Yearly meeting, as well as correspondence related to the manuscript.

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

"Selections from memorandums by Sarah Lindsey", 1857-1860 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (5 volumes)
Abstract:: Sarah Lindsey's journal entries describe travel, places visited, attendance at Quaker meetings, and people met on their travels.

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

"Names of Friends who have been Scientists or Artists in Great Britain or the U.S. Or Distinguished in Other Callings", 1962-1963 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.76 linear ft. (1 volume, 1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of a single volume manuscript which provides lists and descriptions of Quaker scientists and artists, and a folder of related correspondence.

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

Joseph Fisher manuscript, 1833 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This poem, written by Joseph Fisher to Carmel Friends, is related to the religious tensions among Quakers during the Hicksite-Orthodox separation. It is addressed to a meeting in Carmel, to which Joseph Fisher used to belong. The original poem was written in 1832, and this copy was made by Lydia Morlan in 1833.

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

Anonymous papers, Undated

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (5 folders)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of small, anonymous quaker manuscript collections.

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

"Account of Isaac Coates, Joshua Sharpless & John Pierce's Visits to the Indian Reservation in Western New York", Undated.

Extent:: 0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This copy of an account from 1798 and 1799 was written in an unknown hand likely in the latter half of the 19th century. The volume describes Isaac Coates, Joshua Sharpless, and John Pierce's travel to Native American reservations on behalf of the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Indian Committee, and the work they did while there.

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

Elizabeth Abbott Christ manuscripts, Undated.

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: Typed histories: "Florida's First Two Friends Meetings for Divine Worship" and "Orlando-Winter Park Friends Meeting."

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

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