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Alice Jones diary, 1919-1946 (inclusive) 1930

Extent:
0.0625 linear ft. (3 folders)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised primarily of the original, handwritten diary of Alice Jones, and a photocopy of the original. Diary entries discuss the history of the Friends School in Ramallah, Palestine, religious reflection and discussions concerning the divides between Muslims, Jews, and Christians in Palestine, and discussions concerning the politics within Palestine. Jones also provides descriptions of the children she teaches at the school. In addition to the Jones's diary, the collection includes a single folder of related materials, which includes a certificate from the American Red Cross in Palestine thanking Jones for her service during World War I, four pages of typed diary entries dated 1946, and a typed poem, which is undated.

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William C. Allen diaries, 1904-1937 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.33 linear ft. (6 volumes)
Abstract:
Diaries of William C. Allen's religious visits around the world from 1904 to 1937. Entries generally describe the customs, manners, language, transportation, food, and religious beliefs of each location Allen visited, as well as Quaker meetings he lead and religious and political leaders he met with in each place he visited. One volume of the collection does not record a religious visit, but is a record of Allen's thoughts on World War I, which he kept during 1917.

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George L. Myers collection of circus materials, 1906-1952 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 linear ft. (1 box, 4 volumes)
Abstract:
George L. Myers (1886-1953) was a performer in travelling theater, opera, and circus companies between 1906 and 1952, including Price of Pilsen Co., Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus, Brinkley Girls Co., Sells-Floto Circus, and Baily Bros. Circus. The collection contains scrapbooks, photographs, and information documenting the routes taken by the companies.

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Nelson A. White diaries, 1922-1932 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.458 linear ft. (5 volumes)
Abstract:
The Nelson A. White collection contians five diaries dated from 1922 to 1932. The five volumes are written in Wanamaker diaries and are detailed with historical, astrological, and meteoroligcal information between each diary entry.

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Marriott Canby Morris autograph album and scrapbook, 1879-1947 (inclusive)

Extent:
.3 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:
The scrapbook contains materials concerning Morris's time at Haverford College and documentation surrounding reunions, alumni events, his classmates and professors, and other developments at Haverford. The autograph album includes the signatures, hometowns, and class years of members of Haverford present during Morris's collegiate years.

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Class of 1905 records, 1901-1969 (inclusive) 1901-1920 (bulk)

Extent:
.093 linear ft. (1 volume and 1 folder)
Abstract:
This collection contains a minute book from the Class of 1905 covering the years 1901 through 1904. Included is also a folder with Annual Letters of the Class of 1905.

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