Subject: Quakers -- Education / Language: English - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

William Wistar Comfort papers, 1867-1941 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.5 linear ft. (3 boxes)
Abstract:: Papers of William Wistar Comfort (1876-1955), president of Haverford College in a particularly sensitive time between two world wars and scholar of French literature. Comfort was a prolific writer and speaker on Quaker topics, but also on such diverse subjects as William Cowper, children's stories, education and music.

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

Emily Howland papers, 1926-1975 (inclusive)

Extent:: .5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: The collection consists of correspondence between the administrator of Emily Howland's estate, Richard C.S. Drummond, and representatives of 39 mostly southern African American educational institutions, as beneficiaries of her will.

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

Elizabeth Gray Vining papers, 1897-1989 (inclusive)

Extent:: 14.5 linear ft. (24 boxes, 8 volumes)
Abstract:: Elizabeth Gray Vining (1902-1999) was an author of children's books and served as the tutor to the crown prince of Japan, Akihito, from 1946 to 1950. The collection consists of correspondence, materials regarding books authored by Vining, articles, lectures and addresses, photographs, and information documenting her and her family's lives.

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

Ackworth School, England records, 1785-1786, undated (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.094 linear ft. (4 volumes)
Abstract:: Ackworth School was founded in 1779 as a co-educational boarding school for Quaker children by Dr. John Fothergill and other Quakers. It is located in West Workshire, England. It was intended to be a board school for children whose parents were not rich. This collection is comprised of four volumes, one of which is a transcription of one of the other volumes. They all relate to the rules and regulations for the Ackworth School in England.

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

Allen C. Thomas lecture notes, Undated

Extent:: 0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
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Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Carolina Friends School records, 1977-1979 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the correspondence and reports of the Carolina Friends School, particularly related to issues the school had with the State of North Carolina.

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

Edith K. Bushong family papers, 1833-1872 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (3 folders.))
Abstract:: These papers include the journal of Edith Bushong from 1856 to 1858, detailing the life of the wife of a 19th century Quaker farmer. The papers also include essays and a copy book of Abraham Rakestraw, recording his editorial letters to newspapers under various pseudonyms.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Fair Hill Boarding School records, 1815-1869 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (1 folder.))
Abstract:: This collection includes manuscripts relating to the establishment of Fair Hill Boarding School by the Baltimore Yearly Meeting. Included are documents concerning the purchase of land, distribution of the Fair Hill Fund, and lists of rules for Westtown and Nine Partners Boarding Schools. These materials reflect Quaker views of education and their objectives in the establishment of Quaker schools. Especially interesting is a letter from Ann King relating the efforts of Nine Partners School to maintain Quaker values. Other correspondents include John Ellicott, William Morsell, Caleb Bentley, and Whitson Canby.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Elizabeth F. Haines papers, 1838-1872 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (8 folders.))
Abstract:: This collection contains the papers of Elizabeth French Haines, relating to Kimberton Boarding School. Included are her piecebook and copybook, letters she wrote to her father and brother while at school, a Kimberton catalogue, and letters written by Emmor Kimber to the Haines family. Also included are letters from Elizabeth to her aunt describing her work as a school teacher, letters from Kimberton friends, a family deed, and a daguerretype of Elizabeth Haines later in her life.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Anna Gillingham Papers, 1849-1962 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4 linear ft. (8 boxes)
Abstract:: Anna Gillingham (1878-1964) was a prominent Quaker educator and author. She taught at Friends Central School in Philadelphia from 1901-05, was school psychologist in the Ethical Culture School in New York City from 1905-36, directed the remedial reading program at the Punahon School in Honolulu from 1936-38, and was a consultant on remedial reading after 1938. She also co-authored a book on remedial training for children with Stillman. She was co-founder of the Orton Society, a national organization promoting research and treatment of language disabilities. The collection includes correspondence, journals and other writings of Anna Gillingham. Also includes the correspondence of her parents, Theodore T. and Elizabeth H. Gillingham. Of particular interest in the latter are letters written by Theodore Gillingham while he was an Indian agent in Iowa and Dakota from 1881-1889.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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