Record Source: Other PACSCL Partners / Place: Haverford (Pa.) / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1890">1890</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1894">1894</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Preston Reading Room Association records, 1890-1894

Extent:: 0.07 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The Preston Reading Room Assocation, Haverford, PA, was founded in 1890 for the purpose of "maintaining a building and direct its uses in such a way as shall tend to promote the welfare of the neighborhood of Friends' Meeting at Haverford." The collection consists of one record book of minutes for the Presto Reading Room Association. It contains finance reports, purchases, and hiring decisions, among other information.

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

Class of 1881 records, 1878-1944 (inclusive)

Extent:: .2 linear ft. (1 volume and 1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains a log book from the Haverford College Class of 1881 dating from 1878 to 1944 as well as invitation and program from the Class's 1879 cremation ceremony.

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

Class of 1889 records, 1885-1934 (inclusive)

Extent:: .417 linear ft. (2 volumes, 1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains two volumes consisting of a class book and photograph album from the Class of 1889. It also includes a copy of the class song, a menu from a 1894 alumni dinner, two copies of 1919 booklet with class member updates, and the class's fiftieth reunion booklet from 1939.

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

Charters, by-laws, rules, and related documents, 1833-1990 (inclusive)

Extent:: .35 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: The collection contains published by-laws, laws, and other documents that document the founding of Haverford College.

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

Haverford College reports, 1891-2001 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4.8 linear ft. (11 boxes)
Abstract:: Haverford College reports include reports which are not the work of any specific department or adminstrative unit of the College.

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

Franklin Whitall essays, 1889-1894 (inclusive)

Extent:: .42 linear ft. (1 boxes)
Abstract:: The essays are primarily assignments for an English 12 class at Harvard University. There is coursework from both Fall 1893 and Spring 1894. Additionally, there are some personal reflections from Spring 1894 and several undated works. Finally, there is a chart from the American Anthropometric Association that plots out Whitall's weight, height, girth, depth, breadth, and strength on October 24, 1889 and May 8, 1890.

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

Erroll B. Hay course papers, 1892-1895 (inclusive)

Extent:: .0625 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection is an assortment of academic papers from Hay's time at Haverford. Topics of these papers include Shakespeare, early Greek philosophy, rugby, college athletics, personal reflections, and immigration. Additionally, there is a script for a play, "Burial of '95", written by Hay.

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

Haverford College Special Events records, 1835-2019 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.42 linear ft. (1 box and 4 volumes)
Abstract:: Materials pertaining to various Haverford College events, including inaugurations, addresses, and dedications.

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

Sarah Wistar Rhoads family papers, 1824-1930 1824-1963 (inclusive) 1824-1930 (bulk)

Extent:: 4.75 linear ft. (19 boxes)
Abstract:: The Sarah Wistar Rhoads family papers indicate strong relationships and family ties that spanned the 19th and 20th centuries. Sarah Wistar Rhoads (1839-1920) married William Gibbons Rhoads (1838-1880) on November 28, 1866. At that time, the Rhoads, Gibbons and Wistar families began corresponding, the result being an outstanding collection illustrating family support, friendship and love. These papers include correspondence, financial records, diaries and journals, memorabilia, classwork and notes, copied poems, prayers, sermons and verses, memorials, genealogical research, Quaker material and photographs. Researchers interested in family papers and Quaker family dynamics, social life, and customs may find this collection extremely useful.

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

Sarah Cooper Tatum Hilles family papers, 1840-1882 1791-1930 (inclusive) 1840-1882 (bulk)

Extent:: 2.75 linear ft. (11 boxes)
Abstract:: The Sarah Cooper Tatum Hilles family papers house the correspondence of a Quaker family who lived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Woodbury, New Jersey; Wilmington, Delaware; and other surrounding areas from approximately 1840 to 1882. A majority of the letters were written to or by Sarah Cooper Tatum Hilles; her husband, John Smith Hilles; and other Tatum or Hilles family members. There is a small sampling of assorted family papers, dating from 1825 to 1901. Included, among other items, are school report cards of William Samuel Hilles from Haverford College and an 1834 memoir of Anne Cooper Tatum, Sarah Hilles' mother. In addition, there are deeds to properties owned by the Hilles family in Delaware, New Jersey, Illinois and Pennsylvania from 1791 to 1886.

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

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