Repository: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections / Online Content: Not Available / Year: <span class="single" data-blrl-single="1892">1892</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

The New York Colored Mission records, 1865-1964 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2.5 linear ft. (6 boxes)
Abstract:: The records of a Quaker organization from the mid-19th to the mid-20th centuries, with social and training offerings in New York, particularly to the African American community, and based on the principle of obtaining jobs and decent housing for African Americans.

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

Maxfield Parrish papers, 1891-1997 (inclusive)

Extent:: 5 linear ft. (4 boxes, and wrapped and framed items)
Abstract:: The papers of artist and illustrator Maxfield Parrish (1870-1966) who became enamored of art while a student at Haverford College. The collection consists of letters, original drawings and illustrations, magazines to which he contributed, catalogs, calendars and his famous chemistry notebook created while a student at the college

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Perot Family papers, 1684-1939 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2 linear ft. (4 boxes)
Abstract:: A history across several generations of Quaker brewers beginning with Anthony Morris in the 17th century. As well, there is genealogical and biographical information on the Perot, Marshall, Morris, Gomey, Siter, Powell, and Wilcox families.

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William Pyle Philips collection, 1795-1921 (inclusive) 1895-1915 (bulk)

Extent:: 1.5 linear ft. (4 boxes)
Abstract:: Primarily the personal papers of William Pyle Philips (1882-1950), as well as a collection of 12 letters of United States presidents.

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Roberts Family papers, 1709-1937 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.5 linear ft. (1 document box)
Abstract:: Letters, diaries, genealogical material and legal papers of the 19th century Quaker Roberts, Hooton and related families.

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George Selleck papers, 1801-1980 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: A collection of some papers of Quaker author George Selleck, inlcuding essays relating to his book Quakers in Boston, 1656-1964: three centuries of Friends in Boston and Cambridge.

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Isaac Sharpless papers, 1876-1987 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.5 linear ft. (3 boxes)
Abstract:: Letters, letterbook, photographs, portraits, illustrations, clippings, essays, addresses, lectures, passports, misc. printed items, and academic hood of Isaac Sharpless.

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Smith Family papers, 1821-1893 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.5 linear ft. (2 boxes, 2 volumes)
Abstract:: The papers of two 19th century Smith family members, Seth Smith and Edward Smith, the former a teacher and astronomer, the latter a medical doctor. Seth Smith was likely a Quaker.

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Taylor Family papers, 1755-1930 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3.3 linear ft. (8 boxes)
Abstract:: Papers realted to the 19th-century Quaker Shoemaker and Taylor families of Burlington, NJ and Philadelphia and their westward movement to begin a business in Ohio. They deal also with such varied topics as surveying, sheep raising, the Contraband Relief Commission, the establishment of Bryn Mawr College and the mental hospital Friends' Asylum. Prominent correspondents are Abraham Merritt Taylor, Joseph Wright Taylor, Isaac Shoemaker, Charles Shoemaker and Thomas Wistar Jr.

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Taylor Family papers, 1754-1936 (inclusive)

Extent:: .75 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:: Includes letters of Elihu Burritt (1810-1879) and others on Quakers, African Americans, and slavery; papers of Francis R. Taylor (1884-1947) on Quakers, African Americans, and peace; and George Washington Taylor (1803-1891) papers and Free Produce Association records relating to Taylor's work for the use and sale of goods not attached to the slavery economy.

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