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William F. Wickersham family papers, circa 1813-1982 (bulk 1877-1925)

Extent:
2.0 linear feet
Abstract:
William F. Wickersham (1864-1927) served as the principal of Westtown School, a prominent Quaker boarding school in Chester County, Pennsylvania, from 1896 to 1913. Wickersham was a graduate of the school and also worked as a teacher there for many years. He also served as the school's bookkeeper and was president of the Alumni Association. The William F. Wickersham family papers, circa 1813-1982 (bulk, 1877-1925), primarily consist of correspondence, student exercise books and notebooks, essays and addresses, school administrative and financial records, ephemera, and other materials that document Wickersham's time at Westtown School as a student, teacher, and administrator. Also included in the collection are various materials relating to William F. Wickersham's son, Wilfred H. Wickersham, and other Wickersham and related family members during their time as students at Westtown School.

Held at: Westtown School Archives [Contact Us]

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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.

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

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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.

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

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Esther B. Rhoads collection on Quakers in Japan, 1897-1935 (inclusive)

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of three folders of materials related to Quakers in Japan, and specifically focuses on information about Anna C. Hartshorne, an American Quaker, and Inazo Nitobe, a Japanese Quaker, collected by Esther B. Rhoads.

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

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Satterthwaite family papers, 1735-1924 (inclusive)

Extent:
.25 linear ft. (7 folders)
Abstract:
Satterthwaite family materials are primarily letters of family members in the 18th century to William Satterthwaite, as well as genealogical information (deaths, marriages, children, mostly 19th century) on the Satterthwaite, Mitchell, Stackhouse, Palmer, Simpson, Tomlinson, Wood, Croasdale, and other families.

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

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Morris-Libby papers, 1826, 1950, undated (inclusive)

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (3 folders)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the correspondence of Frederick Libby and Ellison Morris, regarding war crimes trials, as well as a number of photographs, including a photograph of Arch St.

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

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Charles F. Jenkins Autograph Collection, 1656-1940 (inclusive)

Extent:
6 linear ft.
Abstract:
Collection consists of over 450 original letters, documents, and photographs collected by Charles Francis Jenkins (1865-1951) of personalities distinguished in American history, politics, international and cultural affairs, and in the Society of Friends in Britain and the US.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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