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Jay Worrall's Research Notes for The Friendly Virginians: America's First Quakers, 1990-1994 (these dates are only based on the publication date of the friendly virginians, and are not factual, as there are no available dates) (inclusive)

Extent:
13 linear ft. (13 boxes)
Abstract:
Jay Wesley Worrall Jr. (1916-2010) was born in Pennsylvania and graduated from Haverford College in 1937. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps. In 1942, he married Carolyn Randal. After the war, he worked as a marketing manager and joined the Religious Society of Friends as a member of the Reading Meeting. He served again in the military during the Korean War. He was an active participant in the civil rights movement and worked to assist prisoners in reentering society. After his retirement, he wrote The Friendly Virginians: America's First Quakers, regarded as the most comprehensive history of the Quakers in Virginia from colonial to modern times. The collection consists of hand-written index cards contained in 13 boxes comprising information gained through research by Jay Worrall Jr. on Quaker families and individuals and Quaker Meetings in Virginia, as well as a bibliography, exhaustively researched by Worrall toward his 1994 book The Friendly...(see more)

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

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Paul Willits Brown diary, 1905 (inclusive)

Extent:
.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Paul Willits Brown's diary covers the second half of his sophomore year, the summer between his sophomore and junior year, and the first semester of his junior year at Haverford College. Its contents include information concerning his academics, personal life, extracurriculars, athletic activities, and various events on campus.

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

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Sharpless addition, 1903-2018 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.43 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:
This collection contains papers, clippings, and photographs relating to the Sharpless family.

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

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William H. Reese papers, 1947 - 1989 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.21 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:
The collection contains William Reese's letters from and to Glee Club Members, a brochure of a Glee Club Alumni concert in honor of Reese and Haverford College Glee Club songbook edited by Reese.

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

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Friends Historical Association, 1942-2001 (inclusive)

Extent:
4 linear ft. (9 boxes)
Abstract:
Friends Historical Association is an organization that promotes research and publication on topics in Quaker history. Membership and editorial offices are located at Swarthmore and Haverford Colleges. Minutes of the organization after 1964 are at Haverford College.

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

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Class of 1904 records, 1901-1969 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.2 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:
The collection contains class letters, which include information about the reunion, communications from members of the class and addresses of the graduates. Also included are miscellaneous class materials, such as yearbooks for the class's 35th and 45th anniversaries and Haverford College Rules for Freshmen '04. Finally, the collection contains meeting minutes from the Class of 1904 dating from 1924 to 1929.

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

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Class of 1919 records, 1969-1980 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.02 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
The collection contains issues of the Class Observer, which include news from Haverford, and information about annual giving and reunions. Also included is a copy of a report on the Class of 1919 at the time of its 60th reunion.

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

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Class of 1928 records, 1953-2003 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.03 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
The collection contains issues of the Class Observer containing news about Haverford and class letters addressed to the members of the Class of 1928. It also contains the program and class record for the class's twenty-fifth reunion in 1953.

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

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