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"Memorials", Undated.

Extent:
0.02 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:
These memorials are written for various Quaker women, including Hannah A. Jenkins, Mary Allen Hanbury, Hannah G. Field, Mary Mekeel, and Avis Alsop, and give brief biographical information for each woman, and many describe their final moments.

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

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"An Abstract from the Life of Mary Pennington, formerly Springett", Undated.

Extent:
0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Mary Pennington's autobiographical manuscript includes descriptions of her early life, the events leading up to her convincement (conversion to Quakerism), her attendance at Quaker meetings, a description of her marriage and her husband (Isaac Pennington), a description of her husband's family (particularly his mother), a description of a battle at London between "Parliment and the King" at Houndslow-heath, and a description of the English Civil War and upheaval it caused.

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

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Margaret Ellis memoir, 1739-1752 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Margaret Ellis's memoir begins with an account of Ellis's convincement (conversion to Quakerism) at the age of 14, her experiences in the Society of Friends, her experiences as a minister, and her travels as a minister in England from Philadelphia with her friend Margaret Lewis.

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

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Mary E. Warner commonplace books, 1868

Extent:
0.13 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:
The commonplace books of Mary E. Warner include religious quotes and extracts, notes from friends, notes on mathematical equations, and notes on Quaker leaders.

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

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Alice G. Heap poems, Undated.

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the typed poems of Alice G. Heap.

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

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Kathleen Hertzberg papers, 1970

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the correspondence and typed manuscripts on the Doukhobors by Kathleen Hertzberg.

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

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Margaret Mary Clark Haines papers, 1896-1946 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.44 linear ft.
Abstract:
This collection includes materials written by Margaret Mary Clark Haines, an English Quaker who moved to the Philadelphia area, letters written to her, minutes of the Philadelphia Mission Board, activities she was involved in, among other materials.

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

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Hannah Whitall Smith correspondence, 1899-1911, undated (inclusive)

Extent:
0.15 linear ft.
Abstract:
In these letters to her friend Kate, Hannah Whitall Smith relates news of her family, including Logan Pearsall Smith and Alys Smith Russell, especially regarding Russell's health, visits from friends, references to Bertrand Russell, Quakers and Quaker Meeting, particularly in Philadelphia, as well as British Women's Meeting, temperance, living a simple Quaker life, writing of her new book, health issues, and old age.

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

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Elizabeth Cadwallader papers, 1835-1865 (inclusive)

Extent:
.25 linear ft. (9 folders)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the papers of Elizabeth Cadwallader Comfort, and include certificates of removal, clippings, correspondence, diaries, extracts, recipe books, wills, and miscellaneous items from various members of her family.

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

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