Repository: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections / Online Content: Not Available / Language: English / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1850">1850</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1899">1899</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

William Warder Cadbury papers, 1877-1959 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.35 linear ft. (2 boxes, 1 volume, 1 tube)
Abstract:: The papers of William Warder Cadbury, who was a Quaker medical missionary in China during the first half of the 20th century.

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Rebecca Singer Collins papers, 1824-1886 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.5 linear ft. (1 document box)
Abstract:: Letters and diaries of Rebecca Singer Collins (1804-1892), a nineteenth-century Quaker well known for her religious philanthropic work.

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Thomas P. Cope Family papers, 1795-1891 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.25 linear ft. (3 boxes)
Abstract:: Letters, legal, business and financial papers, accounts, minutes, diary, portraits and other papers chiefly related to the Cope family of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Topics include business and civic interests in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Yearly Meeting committe aiding German Separatists led by Joseph M. Bimeler (Baumler), Separation of 1827-1828, slavery and immigration of free Black people to Haiti, War of 1812, etc. Letters (1854-1857) of Thomas Garrett (1789-1871) discuss his work assisting fleeing formerly enslaved people.

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Charles Evans papers, 1681-1860 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:: Jonathan Evans's papers, ca. 1818-38, shed light on the religious, doctrinal controversies, and differences arising among the members of the Society of Friends related to the preachings of Elias Hicks, Nicholas Brown, and Elisha Bates. There are also letters of the Cope and Evans families relating to the Hicksite Separation.

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George Fox papers, 1660-1952 (inclusive)

Extent:: .5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: Includes letters, portraits, photographs, illustrations, articles, clippings, pamphlets, and a map concerning the life and times of George Fox. Topics covered include Fox's itinerary of his trip to America, the Dutch Bible Fox carried with him on his trip to Holland in 1677, pictures of places associated with Fox, birthplace, funeral, and grave of Fox. Includes material from the George Fox tercentary of 1924 (on the 300th anniversary of his birth).

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Friends' Charity Fuel Association records, 1868-1982 (inclusive)

Extent:: 5 linear ft. (11 boxes)
Abstract:: Charter paper, minute books and minutes, promotional pamphlets, cash books, check stub books, securities book, securities transactions records, treasurer's reports, receipts, bills, bank and account statements, correspondence, trust and legal papers, annual reports, annual meeting notes, embosser, and other miscellaneous papers.

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Friends' Institute records, 1876-1970 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 linear ft. (1 box and 14 volumes)
Abstract:: The Friends' Institute in Philadelphia was established in the late 19th century to afford a reading room for Quakers coming from surrounding areas into the city. Records include correspondence, minutes, financial accoutns, membership records, annual reports and building plans.

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Friends School Haverford records, 1885-2010 (inclusive)

Extent:: 28 linear ft. (36 horizontal document boxes, 15 volumes, 12 vertical document boxes.)
Abstract:: The records include minutes, reports, newsletters, correspondence, photographs, lists, financial records, curriculum records, notes, printed material, school publications, book manuscript and drafts, clippings, and other papers of Friends School, Haverford. Many of the records originated during the tenure of Miriam Brown as principal, 1950-1980, and include her notes, drafts, etc. for "Friends School Haverford, 1885-1985," a centennial history of the school.

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Stephen Grellet papers, 1796-1955 (inclusive) 1796-1833 (bulk)

Extent:: .5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: Letters, diary fragments and other miscellaneous papers. Primarily related to Grellet's travels in Europe, Russia and Haiti as Quaker missionary. Topics include his spiritual life, meeting leaders of religious denominations in Europe, with Friends and other religious sects (Saints), visits to schools, prisons, poorhouses and hospitals during travels, visits with members of European aristocracy, Russian nobility and Pope Pius VII (1819), social and religious situation in Haiti (1816).

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Kirk Family collection, 1688-1897 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.25 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: A collection of legal documents and other papers, including land deeds, wills, and surveys from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, primarily relating to the Kirk family. All the deeded property was in Darby Township, Pennsylvania.

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