Subject: Quakers -- History / Language: English / Year: <span class="single" data-blrl-single="1791">1791</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Benjamin Swett letterbook, 1765-1806 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.12 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The first half of the volume contains business correspondence concerning merchant's orders and the status of shipments. The second half of the volume contains personal correspondence, chiefly letters from Benjamin Swett to Mary Howell Swett, his wife. Letters are addressed to William Johnson, Isaac Milnor, Harper & Hartshorne, John Wickman & Sons, Barclay & Sons, Richard Mayhew, Joseph Brown, Jonathon Cowpland, David Symour, Arnoll & Mayhew, Thomas Letchworth, George Dillwyn, Sally Hopkins, and John Smith.

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

Anonymous commonplace books, 1750-1894 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.34 linear ft. (7 volumes)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of seven volumes of anonymous commonplace books. The commonplace books tend to include poetry and religious extracts.

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

Margaret White commonplace books, 1780-1833 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.08 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:: Margaret White's commonplace books include poetry, prayers, and newspaper clippings.

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

Amelia Mott Gummere papers, 1681-1961 (inclusive) 1899-1937 (bulk)

Extent:: 2.5 linear ft. (5 document boxes)
Abstract:: Amelia Mott Gummere (1859-1937) was a noted writer on Quaker subjects. Her published works include The Quaker: a Study in Costume, 1901; The Journal and Essays of John Woolman, 1922; Witchcraft and Quakerism, 1908; and several other works. She was editor of the Bulletin of the Friends Historical Association and President of the John Woolman Association.

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

George Dillwyn financial records, 1761-1820 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.25 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the two volumes of financial records of George Dillwyn, including a receipt book and an account book.

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

Joseph Gibbons account book, 1790-1837 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.13 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The account book of John Gibbons's household expenses includes payments for dry goods, wages for servants, saddles, and services, such as sending out the washing or a home visit from a doctor.

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

Essays, sermons, & lectures, 1644-1982, undated (inclusive)

Extent:: 3 linear ft. (6 boxes)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of essays, sermons, & lectures related to Quakers and Quaker history.

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

Miscellaneous, 1657-1969, undated (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of single folder collections of miscellaneous Quaker materials from the Haverford College Quaker collection.

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

Correspondence, 1656-1974, undated (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.0080 linear ft.
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of correspondence from various Quakers.

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

Clippings, 1783-1957 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft.
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of clippings related to Quakers, Quaker history, and Quakerism.

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

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