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

"Philadelphia Quaker Philanthropists: Ann and George Williams", 1976

Extent:: 0.08 linear ft. (1 volume, 1 folder)
Abstract:: Joseph C. Carter's manuscript, entitled "Philadelphia Quaker Philanthropists: Ann and George Williams," provides a brief biography of, and genealogical information for, Ann Trimble Williams and George Williams, and their involvement in early Philadelphia philanthropic societies, including the Magdalen Society.

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

"From World War One to the Bicentennial: An Autobiography", 1976 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This autobiography describes Morris Wistar Wood's early life, his education, his travels in the United States and abroad, his time spent teaching and in academic administration at various schools, including at a school in Lingnan, at the Culver Military Academy, the University of Pennsylvania, Westtown School, and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Wood also describes his family life with his wife Evelyn, and their children.

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

Norman Wilson articles, 1956-1974 (inclusive)

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of a single folder of the articles of Norman H. Wilson, typed and xeroxed, many of which focus on education in the United States and abroad. Also includes brochures for the First and Second Annual Normal Wilson Memorial Conferences. The collection also includes an itemized index of each article.

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

"Records of Quaker Discipline in Pennsylvania, 1682-1776", 1973 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.17 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: "Records of Quaker Discipline in Pennsylvania, 1682-1776," by Jack D. Marietta, provides a code that tracks offenses in Pennsylvania Monthly Meetings from 1682 to 1776. The code includes the name of the offender, sex of the individual, the Monthly and Quarterly Meeting, the date, the number of offenses, the type of offense (coded), and the resolution of the case (coded). Offenses included in the coded records are as follows: marriage, fornication, fornication with fiancee, drunkeness, debt, adultery, assault/fighting, attending irregular marriage, entertainments/participating in or attending forbidden ones, familial responsibilities/dereliction in, fraud, gambling, violation of Gospel Order, inattendance at meetings, incest, larceny, law, "loose conversation"/general bad conduct, military activity, oath taking or administering, quarrelling/back-biting/gossiping/verbal abuse, violation sabbatarianism, slander/false accusation, slavery, swearing and profanity, miscellaneous,...(see more)

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

Marty Voellmy Giessler autobiography, 1973

Extent:: 0.15 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Marty Voellmy Giessler's autobiography begins with her travel to Berlin from her home in Switzerland. She arrives as a student hoping to study the socialist movement and describes her experiences with other students and members of the "German Youth Movement."

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

"Charismatic Communication: A Critical Analysis of the Rhetorical Behaviors of George Fox, Founder of the Society of Friends", 1972

Extent:: 0.15 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The manuscript of Eugene C. Elser's dissertation analyzes the rhetoric of George Fox in his journal entries and analyzes George Fox as a "charismatic communicator."

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

Stephen Meader manuscripts, 1972, undated

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (3 folders)
Abstract:: The collection includes three unpublished stories: "The Fight for the Marsh," "The Freedom Trail," and "The Hawley House Mystery."

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

Wolfgang Sonntag manuscripts, 1965-1971 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.17 linear ft. (6 folders)
Abstract:: Wolfgang Sonntag's academic writing focuses on issues of economics, foreign aid, and the voluntary aid movement. The collection also includes correspondence related to Sonntag's writings.

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

Michael P. Graves manuscripts, 1970

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the two volumes of the manuscript entitled, "A Checklist of Extant Quaker Sermons, 1653-1700."

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

Miscellaneous, 1657-1969, undated (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of single folder collections of miscellaneous Quaker materials from the Haverford College Quaker collection.

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

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