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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]

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Samuel Gummere diary, 1854

Extent:

0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)

Abstract:

Diary of Samuel Gummere's 1854 trip to England. Early entries describe the ten day voyage by steamship, including descriptions of passengers, accommodations on board, and sea sickness. Later entries describe Gummere's exploration of England, including visits to Liverpool and London.

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

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Elizabeth Hudson Morris diary, 1743-1778 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.21 linear ft. (1 volume)

Abstract:

Elizabeth Hudson Morris was a Quaker minister who traveled through the United States, Ireland, and Scotland. Diary entries describe Elizabeth's travel as a Quaker minister throughout the British colonies in North America, as well as Ireland and Scotland, and Quaker meetings. Copied versions of letters from Jane Hoskins are also included in the volume.

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

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Joel Swayne diary, 1798-1800 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.0625 linear ft. (1 volume)

Abstract:

Joel Swayne's diary entries describe his journey to the Seneca nation and the two years he spent there. Swayne provides detailed descriptions of Cornplanter (Gaiänt'wakê), the chief, his family, the village and villagers, cultural differences between the Quakers and the Senecas, the difficulty of the language barrier, and discussions between Quaker missionaries and Seneca members.

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

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Ann Cooper Whitall diary, 1760-1780 (inclusive) 1760-1762 (bulk)

Extent:

0.29 linear ft. (2 volumes)

Abstract:

Ann Cooper Whitall's diary entries focus on descriptions of Quaker meetings, illnesses within her family and community, reflections on religion and the perceived failure of Whitall's community to live up to its ideals, and discussions concerning effective child-rearing practices.

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

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Thomas Wistar journals, 1841-1875 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.42 linear ft. (5 volumes)

Abstract:

Thomas Wistar's journal entries largely describe his work as an Indian Commissioner, including visits to Washington D.C., the Seneca Nation, the Wichita Indian Agency, and other Native American Reservations. In addition to his work as a commissioner, entries detail social calls with family and friends, descriptions of Quaker meetings, and religious reflection and prayers.

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

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Amy Fenimore diary, 1803-1840 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.042 linear ft. (1 volume)

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Amy Fenimore was a Quaker from Philadelphia. Her diary entries largely focus on prayers and religious reflection, and many describe Quaker meetings, and births, deaths, and marriages within the Quaker community. Entries during the years 1832-1833 discuss the Hicksite-Orthodox Quaker separation.

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

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Francis Bacon diaries, 1841-1843 and 1858-1862 (inclusive)

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0.062 linear ft. (2 volumes)

Abstract:

Entries describe Bacon's daily life, including descriptions of the weather, Quaker meetings he attended, business transactions, social calls with friends and family, and the births, deaths, and marriages within the Quaker community.

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

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Howard Comfort diaries, 1867-1870 (inclusive)

Extent:

0.25 linear ft. (3 volumes)

Abstract:

Howard Comfort was a Quaker merchant in Philadelphia, and often traveled between Philadelphia and various cities in Great Britain on business. Each volume is a small "pocket diary," and entries include lists of assignments and readings for class, notes, and quoted excerpts from materials Comfort had read, as well as descriptions of social calls and Quaker meetings.

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

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"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]