Place: Haverford (Pa.) / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1865">1865</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1869">1869</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

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]

William H. Haines autograph album and songbook, 1868-1871 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This album contains about ten entries of autographs that were pasted into a volume between 1868 and 1871. These entries contain people's names and sometimes the date and their college affiliation. Most of the entries in this album are song lyrics. At the bottom of the lyrics are names of Haverford students, the year the lyrics were added to the album, their graduation year, and their hometown.

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

Joseph M. Downing photograph album, 1865

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This album contains 22 photographs, including the Haverford College class of 1865, portraits of infants and women (unidentified), an image of Haverford College, a group of men carrying guns, and a painting with farm animals in it.

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

Class of 1872 records, 1868-1875 (inclusive)

Extent:: .565 linear ft. (5 volumes)
Abstract:: This collection contains a bible, poetry book, minutes, accounts, and photograph album from the Haverford College class of 1872.

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]

Elliston P. Morris materials, 1859-1884 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.005 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains miscellaneous Haverford archival items collected by Elliston P. Morris.

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

Haverford College Special Events records, 1835-2017 (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]

Charles Roberts autograph albums, 1805-1867 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.31 linear ft. (3 volumes)
Abstract:: The smaller autograph albums contain signatures of Haverford College students. In the 1860-1862 autograph album, most signatures are accompanied with respective hometowns and the date of the signature; one signature includes a quote. In the 1860-1864 album, there are pictures for most signatories, but few hometown entries; one signature includes a quote. The larger 1860 autograph album is comprised of miscellaneous historical documents dating from the early-to-mid 19th century. Includes military summons, letters, trade documents, and assorted signatures. Several pages are blank and many appear to have once held additional documentation and portraits, but only glue on/holes in pages indicate their former presence. Materials not arranged chronologically and appear to have no discernable order.

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

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