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Edward Livingston Papers, 1683-1877 (inclusive) 1764-1836 (bulk)

Extent:
178 boxes and 120 linear feet
Abstract:
The Edward Livingston Papers document the career of American lawyer, diplomat, statesman, and legal theorist Edward Livingston. The collection also contains domestic, financial, and property records of some three dozen others, mostly members of the Livingston/Beekman branch of the Hudson River Valley Livingstons and the Montgomery, Davezac, Barton, and Hunt families; the family surveyor/agent John Cox, Jr.; and an Albany-area merchant Benjamin French, whose forfeited estate ended up in Edward Livingston's hands for debt collection.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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Yearly Meeting Epistles and Extracts, 1668-1944 (inclusive)

Extent:
2.1 linear ft. (5 boxes)
Abstract:
Contemporary copies of epistles and extracts of Yearly Meeting minutes, of Meeting for Sufferings, and of Women Friends, of London, Dublin, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Virginia, Rhode Island from 1698-1944.

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

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Scattergood Family papers, 1681-1909 (inclusive)

Extent:
2.5 linear ft. (1 box, 9 volumes)
Abstract:
Chiefly the correspondence of Thomas Scattergood (1748-1814) with family and friends discussing spiritual matters and his travels in Great Britain, New England, North and South Carolina, Virginia, etc. Correspondents include Jonathan Binns, Josiah Bunting, John Cox, William Dillwyn, Henry Drinker, William Forster, Susanna Horne, Rebecca Jones, John Pemberton, Joseph Scattergood, Rebecca Scattergood, Rachel Smith, and others.

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

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Sheppard Family papers, 1656-1887 (inclusive)

Extent:
.8 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:
The collection particularly provides connections between the Irish and Philadelphia Friends in the 18th century, especially by the Sheppard and Wansborough families who intermarried. Included are letters of John Wilbur, central in the Gurney-Wilbur controversy.

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

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Vaux collection of correspondence, documents and graphics, 1659-1978 (inclusive)

Extent:
7.5 linear ft. (18 boxes and 2 volumes)
Abstract:
The collection provides insights into several issues important within the history of Quakerism, such as the abolition of slavery, education and Native American rights, as well as graphics depicting American travel views, Native American sites, Haverford College, Quaker individuals and places associated with Quakers.

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

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Cope-Evans Family papers, 1683-2012 (inclusive)

Extent:
7.5 linear ft. (18 boxes)
Abstract:
The Cope-Evans papers cover the years 1683 to 2012, and detail the history of the inter-related Cope and Evans families, important Philadelphia-area Quakers. The papers are divided into four series: Personal and Family papers, Business papers, J. Morris Evans papers, and Miscellaneous.

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

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"Epistles and Sermons of George Fox", 1683 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.13 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the single, handwritten volume of the epistles and sermons of George Fox, ca. 1683. The inside cover of a later binding attributes the volume to Thomas Richardson, dated 1714. However, it has been speculated that the volume may have been written originally by one of George Fox's secretaries.

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

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