Record Source: Other PACSCL Partners / Language: English / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1950">1950</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1999">1999</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

"Biographical Sketch of Joshua Longstreth Baily", 1955

Extent:: 0.125 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The biography of Joshua Longstreth Baily, written by Alfred Baily, includes a brief history of the Baily family, and is largely comprised of extracts of Joshua Baily's letters.

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

Wilmer A. Cooper manuscripts, 1948-1950 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:: The manuscripts of Wilmer A. Cooper include his master's thesis for Haverford College and a paper he wrote while at Yale University Divinity School.

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

"War Taxes: The Experience of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Quakers, 1681-1800", 1986

Extent:: 0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The manuscript of Elaine Crauderueff's thesis for a Master of Arts in religious studies provides an overview of religious background of Quaker pacifism, including Quaker relationships with government authorities and the Peace Testimony of 1660. It also describes Quakers in the legislature, consequences of Quaker pacifism, and war taxes from 1750 to 1800, particularly those in Pennsylvania and in the colonies during the Revolutionary War period.

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

"The Friends Mission in Japan 1885-1947", 1981 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
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Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Elkinton, Waring Family papers, 1815-2006 (inclusive)

Extent:: 11.51 linear ft. (27 boxes, 1 tube)
Abstract:: This collection includes information about multiple generations of the Elkinton and Waring families. It is concentrated on two generations: firstly, that of Howard West Elkinton (1892-1955) and Katharine Wistar Mason Elkinton (1892/3-1961), his wife, and secondly, that of their daughter, Theodora Elkinton (1927-) who married Thomas Waring (1921-2001). It is a story of life choices made by these Quakers: for Howard and Katharine Elkinton, to serve under the American Friends Service Committee in Europe after World War I and during World War II providing relief aid, and for Theodora and Tom Waring to continue this tradition by serving in Finland after World War II and then in the field of education in the United States.

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

Henry J. Cadbury papers, 1910-1974 (inclusive)

Extent:: 30 linear ft. (60 boxes, 15,000 items)
Abstract:: Papers of Quaker Biblical scholar Henry J. Cadbury (1883-1974), a founder of the American Friends Service Committee and Nobel Prize winner on behalf of the American Friends Service Committee. Cadbury taught at Haverford (1910-1919 and 1954-1963) and Bryn Mawr Colleges as well as Harvard Divinity School as Hollis Professor of Divinity.

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

John Davison Papers: Additions, 1939-1999 HC.Coll.839.1, 1939-1999 (inclusive)

Extent:: 38 linear ft. (61 boxes)
Abstract:: John Davison was a prolific composer who taught music at Haverford College from 1959 until his death in 1999. Several of his compositions were performed and recorded by orchestras throughout the United States. Within this collection are drafts of many of his compositions, including Robert Burns: Poems and Songs, an anthology which he completed with John Ashmead. Also included are audio recordings of a couple dozen of his and students' pieces. This collection is an addition to the John Davison Papers, HC.Coll.839.

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

William W. Lancaster papers, 1942-1955 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.5 linear ft.
Abstract:: This collection includes correspondence, day notes (a rough daily diary), photographs, and other documents related to William W. Lancaster's work as an international financial expert and advocate of closer American-Soviet ties in both a public and private capacity during World War II and the early Cold War era.

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

Clarence Pickett journals, 1933-1965 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.6 linear ft. (4)
Abstract:: This collection consists of typescript copies of the journals of Clarence Pickett (1884-1965), prominent Friend and Executive Secretary of the American Friends Service Committee for 23 years. These journals form a record of Pickett's daily activities promoting peace worldwide between 1933 and 1965.

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

Rodell revisited / materials for the book edited by Loren Ghiglione, 1959-1992 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:: Materials gathered by Loren Ghiglione for a book about Fred Rodell, Rodell revisited: selected writings of Fred Rodell, edited by Loren Ghiglione, with assistance from Janet Rodell, Fred Rodell's wife, and Mike Rodell, his son. The book was published in 1994.

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

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