Online Content: Not Available / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1650">1650</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1699">1699</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Matlack Family papers, 1685-1900 (inclusive)

Extent:: .75 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:: The collection includes miscellaneous historical and genealogical documents of the Matlack and other Quaker families focused on the 18th and 19th centuries. Collection is notable for its variety of formats, including commonplace books, diaries, account books, correspondence, and poetry.

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

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.

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

Owen family Bible, 1678

Extent:: 0.23 linear ft. (1 volume)
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Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Essays, sermons, & lectures, 1644-1982, undated (inclusive)

Extent:: 3 linear ft. (6 boxes)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of essays, sermons, & lectures related to Quakers and Quaker history.

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

Miscellaneous, 1657-1969, undated (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of single folder collections of miscellaneous Quaker materials from the Haverford College Quaker collection.

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

Correspondence, 1656-1974, undated (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.0080 linear ft.
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of correspondence from various Quakers.

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

Richard Reave Wood papers, 1687-1965 (inclusive)

Extent:: .05 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:: This collection contains the papers of Richard Reave Wood.

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

St. David's Church (Radnor, Pa.) records, 1860-2015 (bulk) 1678-2015 (inclusive)

Extent:: 50.0 linear feet
Abstract:: St. David's Episcopal Church in Wayne, Radnor Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania traces its origins to 1700, when services were held in the homes of local residents. The original church building, still extant on the property, was constructed in 1715, and continues to be used as a place of worship. In 1956, a new building, known as the "chapel" was constructed. A new and larger chapel was built in 2006 and the 1956 chapel was reconfigured as a fellowship hall and renamed St. David's Hall. As of 2016, St. David's Episcopal Church continues to live into its mission: "to know God in Jesus Christ and to make Christ known to others" and to expand its congregation. It also remains committed to continuing worship and maintaining and increasing its education activities and outreach ministries. The St. David's Church (Radnor, Pa.) records, 1678-2015 (bulk 1860-2015), consist of administrative and financial records; materials relating to the church building and other structures on the...(see more)

Held at: St. David's Episcopal Church Parish Archives [Contact Us]

Westtown School records, 1799-2013 (bulk) 1682-2013 (inclusive)

Extent:: 600.0 linear feet
Abstract:: Westtown School in Chester County, Pennsylvania is the oldest continuously operating coeducational boarding school in the United States. It was founded by the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in 1799 with the goal of educating Quaker children in an environment that fostered moral development consistent with their religious ideals. The Westtown School records, 1682-2013 (bulk 1799-2013), include records created by Westtown Boarding School, including its various administrative offices, Board of Trustees, faculty, and students. It is organized into nine series: "19th century records," "20th century records," "Board of Trustees," "Farm and Orchard," "Student papers," "Westtown Old Scholars Association and Westtown Alumni Association," "Subject files," "Special formats," and "Publications." Inventories for some sections of the collection are available on site.

Held at: Westtown School Archives [Contact Us]

Byberry Library local history collection, 1682-2002 (inclusive)

Extent:: 7.0 linear feet ((numerous binders, several volumes, many folders in file cabinets, and many framed items))
Abstract:: The first meeting house for members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in Byberry, Philadelphia was built in the 1690s. Byberry Monthly Meeting was formally established by Abington Quarterly Meeting out of Horsham Monthly Meeting in 1810, and is currently active as of 2011. At the heart of the Byberry Library local history collection are several dozen scrapbooks which are filled with secondary and primary materials relating to local history topics. The collection also includes deeds and real estate records, marriage certificates, numerous maps, and a number of genealogies of varying length. There are also records from several local businesses and schools, such as financial records, minutes, and other administrative records.

Held at: Byberry Library [Contact Us]

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