Repository: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections / Record Source: Other PACSCL Partners / Online Content: Not Available / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1880">1880</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1884">1884</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Isaac Chapman letterbook, 1874-1904 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Contains business correspondence, particularly related to the buying and selling of real estate, and information related to financial accounts and investments. Letter writers include Henry R. Fell, James Buchanan, Edward Roberts, James Barten, E.W. Clark, Joseph Satterthwaite, Thomas Miller, Ellwood Lewis, Charles Meyers, Benjamin Scattergood, and William Hill.

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Richard Hockley letterbook, 1737-1742, 1965-1967 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.02 linear ft. (1 volume, 1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the single letterbook of Richard Hockley and contains business correspondence. The majority of letters in the volume are written by Richard Hockley on his travels for the business interests of Thomas Hyam, a London merchant. Letters are written from a variety of locations, including Barbados, Charleston, South Carolina, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Sharpless family letterbook, 1883

Extent:: 0.12 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The personal correspondence included in the Sharpless family letterbook acted as a circulating "family letter," and was added to by each family member with the goal of assembling the letters at the end of the year and binding them together for the use of future generations. Letters generally provide news of each letter writer, as well as comments on past letters. Letter writers include Susanna F. Sharpless, Edith Sharpless, Thomas Sharpless, Elizabeth S. Smedley, Ann Sharpless, William Sharpless, and Susanna Sharpless.

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Julia Cope Collins signature album, 1879-1884 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The signature album of Julia Cope Collins includes signatures, which are occasionally accompanied by a short note, quote, or sketch by the signer. According to the inscription on the front cover, this "Floral Album" was given to Collins by her mother in August of 1879.

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"The Boston Broad Brim", 1884

Extent:: 0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The manuscript of George A. Barton, entitled "The Boston Broad Brim," appears to be satirical in nature, and, according to the introduction supplied by the manuscript, "The Boston Broad Brim is published Semi-Occasionally for the benefit of the Boston Meeting. It is the official organ of the Whittier Association," and was previously called the "Highland Hall News, and was a weekly paper." This volume provides a brief satirical history of Quakers, particularly their move from Switzerland to the United States, the "Eighth Idyll of Theocrates," "The Miracle" translated from German, and a story called "The Hoag Surprise Party."

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Jacob R. Elfreth account book, 1877-1906 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The account book of Jacob R. Elfreth, who served for many years as the treasurer of the Darby Preparative Meeting, includes names of members, their occupations, and cash balances for each member.

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Centennial Memoranda book, 1876-1880 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This is a pocket sized notebook with a cover that reads "Centennial Memoranda 1876" and has a labeled drawing of Memorial Hall. It contains observations and lists from Fayette L. Rounds's trip to the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition from October 7th, 1876 to October 10th, 1876.

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Provident Society for Employing the Poor account book, 1824-1925 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.15 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The Treasurer's account book for the Provident Society for Employing the Poor records deposits, withdrawals for payments, and account balances for the accounts of the Provident Society for Employing the Poor. The inside cover includes a description of the duties of the Treasurer for the Society, and lists of the board of managers of the Society for different years.

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George Washington Taylor account books, 1831-1882 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.43 linear ft. (4 volumes)
Abstract:: The account books of George W. Taylor record deposits, withdrawals for payments for goods and services, and account balances.

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Milcah Martha Moore Fund records, 1866-1882

Extent:: 0.09 linear ft. (1 volume)
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