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Cope-Evans Family papers, 1732-1911 (inclusive)

Extent:
3.25 linear ft. (9 boxes, 3 volumes)
Abstract:
Letters (with accompanying poetry, acrostics, drawings, clippings, etc.), marriage certificates, photographs, friendship book, estate related papers, account books, and computer disks. Primarily letters of the closely related Quaker families of Cope and Evans of Germantown (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania); other families include Brown, Drinker, and Haines.

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

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Howard Haines Brinton and Anna Shipley Cox Brinton papers, 1859-2005 (inclusive)

Extent:
26 linear ft. (57 boxes and 2 rolled objects)
Abstract:
Howard Haines Brinton and Anna Shipley Cox Brinton were 20th-century Quaker educators and prolific authors whose areas of expertise included the physical sciences and the Classics. Notably, they also worked for the American Friends Service Committee in Europe, for Friends Center in Tokyo, Japan, and as directors of Pendle Hill, an adult study center in Wallingford, PA. They were both recorded ministers in the Religious Society of Friends. This collection also contains materials of other Brinton, Bean, Cox and Shipley Family members.

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

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Anonymous photograph albums, 1912-1948, undated (inclusive)

Extent:
0.16 linear ft. (3 volumes)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of three anonymous photograph albums: The Goodwill Train photograph album, the Lingnan University photograph album, and the Views of Friends' Mission, Tokyo, Japan photograph album.

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

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"Education and Some Educators Among Early Friends", Undated.

Extent:
0.05 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The typed speech of Samuel Austin, entitled "Education and Some Educators Among Early Friends," focuses on the history of "Pagan Education" and the transition to "Christian Education." It also highlights early Quaker education and educators.

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

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Media Friends School records, 1937-1965 (inclusive)

Extent:
.2 linear ft. (4 folders)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of materials concerning appeals for funds and the admission of all qualified children regardless of race to Media Friends School in the late 1930s.

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

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Byberry School Association Records, 1837-1844 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.25 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:
The Byberry School Association was formed in 1837 by several members of the Society of Friends, mostly members of Byberry Monthly Meeting (Hicksite) for the purpose of raising stock to buy land and erect a secondary school in Byberry, Pennsylvania. It includes minutes, financial records, and some miscellaneous papers.

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

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