Philadelphia Area Archives

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Haverford Literary Society constitution, ca. 1830s-1840s (inclusive)

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains one pledge written by the Haverford Literary Society addressed to the council of The Haverford School, later Haverford College.

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

Wistar-Canby family papers, 1721-2005 (inclusive)

Extent:: 9.43 linear ft. (7 boxes and 19 volumes)
Abstract:: This collection contains materials that belonged to members of the Wistar and Canby families, prominent families in Pennsylvania and Delaware. It consists mostly of diaries, photographs, and personal papers that belonged to members of the extended Wistar-Canby family. Many of the letters and personal papers have to do with family genaological research pursued by William Marriott Canby Jr. Also included in this collection is a baby shirt and cap worn by William Canby in 1748.

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

Magdalen Society Subscriber List, 1841

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: This collection is made up of a Magdalen Society Subscriber List (one sheet of paper) which includes a list of donors wanting to erect more buildings for the asylum.

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

Haverford College student registers, 1834-1943 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.375 linear ft. (3 volumes)
Abstract:: This collection includes three student registers dating from 1834 to 1943.

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

Haverford College historical examinations, 1839-1951 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.21 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: This collection consists of historical examinations and related materials pertaining to admission to Haverford College as well as examinations administered during the academic year.

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

John Macpherson Berrien Collection, 1768-1932 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 0.2 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of several letters and a few family documents of John MacPherson Berrien, Princeton graduate (Class of 1796) and senator from Georgia.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Horace Walpole Family Collection, 1724-1786 (bulk) 1724-1857 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 0.2 linear feet
Abstract:: A collection of letters and documents of Horace Walpole, 4th Earl of Orford, the English historian, Member of Parliament, connoisseur, playwright, and novelist, and of his father Sir Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford, who was to become England's longest running Prime Minister.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Twining Family Papers, 1778-1934 (inclusive) 1845-1900 (bulk)

Extent:: 1 box and 0.6 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of correspondence received by various members of the Twining family, originally of New Haven and Litchfield, Connecticut, and later of New York. There are letters both personal and professional in nature.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

John and Martha Bowen Letter Book Concerning Bowen Hall Sugar Plantation, 1822-1848 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 0.2 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of 136 letters from John Bowen (1794-1835) and his wife Martha Powell Anthony Bowen (1797-1849) of Philadelphia (Pa.) documenting in great detail the management of Bowen Hall, their sugar plantation located in Vere, Clarendon Parish, Jamaica, including its varied finances, seasonal production and export of sugar and rum, and the treatment allocated to its enslaved workers and newly-emancipated population. The letters provide insights into the final throes of the institution of slavery in Jamaica and the abolishment of the practice in 1834; the Jamaican sugar industry; and British politics of the early 19th century in relation to its colonies and trade.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Thomas Naylor Stanford Collection, 1818-1865 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 box and 0.2 linear feet
Abstract:: Consists of selected correspondence, documents, and ephemera relating to nineteenth-century New York City publisher and bookseller Thomas Naylor Stanford.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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