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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]

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Howard Comfort diaries, 1867-1870 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.25 linear ft. (3 volumes)
Abstract:
Howard Comfort was a Quaker merchant in Philadelphia, and often traveled between Philadelphia and various cities in Great Britain on business. Each volume is a small "pocket diary," and entries include lists of assignments and readings for class, notes, and quoted excerpts from materials Comfort had read, as well as descriptions of social calls and Quaker meetings.

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

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