Repository: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections / Record Source: Other PACSCL Partners / Language: English / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1900">1900</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1949">1949</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Morris Evans Leeds papers, 1757-1952 (inclusive) 1880-1952 (bulk)

Extent:: 3.5 linear ft. (8 boxes)
Abstract:: The papers of Morris Evans Leeds (1869-1952), a Philadelphia Quaker who graduated from Haverford College and became president of Leeds & Northrup Company, manufacturers of precision instruments. He was also an inventor and developer. Leeds was a member of the Board of Haverford College and active on the School Board of Philadelphia.

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

Lewis Family papers, 1853-1960 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:: Papers of the midwest Quaker Lewis Family, which included Enoch Lewis, M.D. and his brother Jehu Lewis, M.D. and Enoch Lewis' daughter, Alice Lewis Pearson, an educational missionary in Japan in the 20th century.

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

James P. Magill papers, 1911-1974 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 linear ft. (4 boxes)
Abstract:: The papers of James P. Magill (b. 1885), a Quaker investment banker and philanthropist, dedicated to his alma mater, Haverford College, and with a great interest in the arts in the Philadelphia area. His circle of acquaintances included archaeologists, authors, and artists.

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Sol Mednick papers, 1946-1977 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.5 linear ft. (1 document box)
Abstract:: Papers relating to the film and photography departments at the Philadelphia College of Art and proposals for the establishment of the Creative Photographers' School, all by Sol Mednick in the 1960s, as well as biographical materials about Mednick and about exhibits of his work and a thesis mentioning Mednick.

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

Christopher Morley collection, 1913-1943 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.0 linear ft. (2 document boxes)
Abstract:: The collection consists of letters addressed to Christopher Morley by well-known people, relating mostly to books and literary affairs.

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Records of Primitive Friends, 1832-1922 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3.25 linear ft. (3 boxes, 27 volumes)
Abstract:: Nineteenth and twentieth century records, especially minutes of Primitive Friends (Quakers) in Maryland and Pennsylvania.

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Scattergood Family papers, 1681-1909 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2.5 linear ft. (1 box, 9 volumes)
Abstract:: Chiefly the correspondence of Thomas Scattergood (1748-1814) with family and friends discussing spiritual matters and his travels in Great Britain, New England, North and South Carolina, Virginia, etc. Correspondents include Jonathan Binns, Josiah Bunting, John Cox, William Dillwyn, Henry Drinker, William Forster, Susanna Horne, Rebecca Jones, John Pemberton, Joseph Scattergood, Rebecca Scattergood, Rachel Smith, and others.

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Vaux collection of correspondence, documents and graphics, 1659-1978 (inclusive)

Extent:: 7.5 linear ft. (18 boxes and 2 volumes)
Abstract:: The collection provides insights into several issues important within the history of Quakerism, such as the abolition of slavery, education and Native American rights, as well as graphics depicting American travel views, Native American sites, Haverford College, Quaker individuals and places associated with Quakers.

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

Wills Family papers, circa 1720-1926 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:: Papers relate to the first settlement of Burlington, NJ at the end of the 17th century, and include deeds, wills, marriage certificates and other papers, particularly of Wills family members.

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

Edward Morris Wistar papers, 1894-1914 (inclusive)

Extent:: .5 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:: Documents relating to Quaker Edward M. Wistar's relief mission under the auspices of the American Red Cross to Armenians living in the Ottoman Empire in 1896.

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