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Haverford Township Historical Society photograph collection, 1895-2014 (inclusive)

Extent:
10.5 linear feet
Abstract:
Haverford Township is a suburb of Philadelphia situated near the wealthy "Main Line" west of the city. It encompasses the community of Havertown and parts of Haverford, Bryn Mawr, Ardmore, Drexel Hill, and Wynnewood in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The Haverford Township Historical Society photograph collection, 1895-2014, depicts the people, buildings, and scenery of Haverford Township (Delaware County, Pennsylvania). Buildings, especially historic sites, are particularly well represented, but there are also family photographs and photographs of other subjects.

Held at: Haverford Township Historical Society [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
Abstract:
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)

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

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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 1898 records, 1894-1949 (inclusive)

Extent:
.353 linear ft. (3 volumes, 2 folders)
Abstract:
This collection contains a record of members and two volumes of letter books from the Haverford College Class of 1898. It also includes a copy of the Class of 1898's "Freshmen Ten Commandments" directed towards the Class of 1899, materials pertaining to the Class of 1898's twenty-fifth reunion in 1923, and materials pertaining to the Class of 1898's fiftieth anniversary gift.

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

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John F. Headly scrapbook, 1924-1983 (inclusive)

Extent:
.15 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
This volume is a yearbook from the class of 1924, with images and clippings inside pertaining to their class reunions and the activities of John F. Headly. This book was brought to their 35th and 40th reunions and autographed. Annotations were also added to the book up until 1983, indicating which of the members of that class had passed away. For some of the alumni, a picture of them from these reunions was taped above their photo from 1924 in the yearbook. The scrapbook also includes correspondence and photographs from these reunions. There are also notes inside the yearbook when Headly is mentioned, including the story of how he met his wife, Dorothy Folwell Irwin Headly.

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

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Zeta Chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa Society Collection, 1897-2002 (inclusive)

Extent:
3.2 linear ft. (2 boxes, 1 volume)
Abstract:
The Zeta Chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa Society Collection contains reports, publications, correspondences, bulletins, record books and clippings related to the annual operations of the Phi Beta Kappa academic honor society on Haverford's campus and nationally.

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 1909 records, 1908, 1969 (inclusive)

Extent:
.125 linear ft. (1 volume, 1 folder)
Abstract:
This collection contains one volume from 1908, called "Musical Numbers of Spink's Spunk: A Pyramidal Biologue, The Class of Nineteen Nine" as well as one class letter written by Howard M. Lutz on March 5, 1969.

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

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Class of 1916 records, 1912-1979 (inclusive)

Extent:
.233 linear ft. (2 volumes and 1 folder)
Abstract:
This collection contains a minute book (1912-1973) and an account ledgar (1920-1970) from the class of 1916. Also included is a folder with correspondence pertaining to the Class of 1916's life insurance policies and building tennis courts, and also several copies of the Class Observer.

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

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