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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]

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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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Marriott Canby Morris autograph album and scrapbook, 1879-1947 (inclusive)

Extent:
.3 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:
The scrapbook contains materials concerning Morris's time at Haverford College and documentation surrounding reunions, alumni events, his classmates and professors, and other developments at Haverford. The autograph album includes the signatures, hometowns, and class years of members of Haverford present during Morris's collegiate years.

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

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Class of 1892 records, 1889 january 1-1909 november 5 (inclusive)

Extent:
.146 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
This collection contains a minute book from the class of 1892. This minute book details the activities of the Haverford Class of 1892 from 1899-1909. It includes information concerning the creation of different committees to address different problems on Haverford's campus, the marriages of the class members, reunion dinners and activities, and obituaries of class members who died during this period.

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

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Alfred G. Scattergood scrapbooks, 1888-1906 (inclusive)

Extent:
.0458 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:
The first scrapbook (1888-1900) is a collection of material from immediately after Scattergood graduated from Haverford College. This includes newspaper clippings, primarily regarding sports, invitations to athletic events, glee club performances, junior class exercises, and graduations. Additionally, there are materials from alumni association events, for both Haverford College and Forsythe School. There are also a number of small pictures from his time at Haverford. The second scrapbook also has numberous athletics clippings and invitations. Additionally, there are letters and pictures from numerous European destination (i.e. London, Amsterdam). Materials from Harvard Club and the Pennsylvania Forestry Association are also present.

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

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Haverford College Commencement records, 1860-2022 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.68 linear ft. (4 boxes)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of materials related to Haverford College commencements, including programs, invitations, addresses, Senior Class day materials, and general information.

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

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Haverford College Anniversaries records, 1883-1983 (inclusive)

Extent:
3.26 linear ft. (4 boxes and 5 volumes)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of materials related to anniversaries of Haverford College's founding in 1833, dating from the College's Semi-Centennial (1883) to its Sesquicentennial (1983).

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

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Haverford Loganian Society records, 1834-1905 (inclusive)

Extent:
9 linear ft. (76 volumes, 2 boxes, and 1 item)
Abstract:
The collection is comprised of a variety of different records that pertain to the overall operations of the Haverford Loganian Society at Haverford College. The collection includes the Society's constitution and by-laws, membership registers, meeting minutes, the Collegian account books, and paper pertaining to garden, museum, and library projects.

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

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James Wood papers, 1865-1921 1865-1964 (inclusive) 1865-1921 (bulk)

Extent:
10.75 linear ft. (21 boxes, 1 tube) and 21 containers and one rolled document
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James Wood (1839-1925) was "interested in education, philanthropy, in the various branches of agriculture, in archaeology, history, Indian lore, anthropology, science, in prison reform and above all, in the Bible and religion," (ABS, 2). He was also a business man, serving as President of the Genesee Salt Company in Piffard, New York. The James Wood papers are divided into twelve series: "Biographical Material:" "Agriculture;" Business and Financial Material;" "Collected Quaker Material;" "Correspondence;" "Hugh Barbour Writings and Talks regarding James Wood;" "Journals;" "Organizations;" "Photographs and Albums;" "Political Involvement;" Prison Reform;" and lastly, "Writings by James Wood." This collection contains many materials, including correspondence, photographs, record books, awards, and printed material such as newspapers and pamphlets. Given Wood's heavy involvement in agriculture, this collection has high research value for those interested in farming methods, live stock...(see more)

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Reinhardt, Hawley and Hewes family papers, 1762-1955 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.5 linear ft. (9 boxes)
Abstract:
The Reinhardt, Hawley, Hewes and Meredith families are tied together through marriage and their Quaker faith across multiple generations. William Dell Reinhardt, a University of Pennsylvania graduate and doctor, married Rebecca Hawley, a teacher. They had six children: Jesse Hawley Reinhardt, Mary Bailey Reinhardt, Esther Meredith Reinhardt, Lydia Ludwig Reinhardt, Elizabeth Christina Reinhardt, and David Jones Reinhardt. David Jones Reinhardt married Anna Margaret Hewes in 1896. These individuals created the bulk of the material contained within this collection. This collection consists of correspondence; account books; certificates; diaries and household information lists; friendship books; land and insurance records; marriage certificates; miscellaneous family records; wills and estates; genealogical research; photographs; Quaker tracts and poetry; newspaper clippings; and Acts of the Assembly of the Province of Pennsylvania. Before looking into the collection, a researcher...(see more)

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

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Class of 1885 records, 1884-1935 (inclusive)

Extent:
.125 linear ft. (2 volumes, 1 folder)
Abstract:
This collection contains a cremation songbook, junior orations, and a fiftieth reunion program from the Haverford College Class of 1885.

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

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Haverford College Items scrapbook, 1868-1888 (inclusive)

Extent:
.15 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Scrapbook holds about 50 pages of clippings. The majority appear to be from college and area newspapers. Topics include commencement exercises and speeches, junior class exercises, the Loganian Society, lectures given on campus (topics in literature and geology, primarily), Haverford College in general, and the Haverford Alumni Association.

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

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Francis Barton Gummere songbook and notebooks, 1869-1889 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.25 linear ft. (3 volumes)
Abstract:
The Francis Barton Gummere songbook and notebooks consists of three volumes of papers created by Gummere. There is a songbook created during his time at Haverford College in addition to his notebooks on Germanic life and the philosphy of Baruch Spinoza.

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

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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]

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Class of 1888 records, 1886-1888 (inclusive)

Extent:
.23 linear ft. (1 volume, 1 folder)
Abstract:
This collection contains a photograph album from the Haverford College Class of 1888 and an invitation to the cremation ceremony they held at the end of their sophomore year in 1886.

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

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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]

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