Philadelphia Area Archives

Start Over Place Pennsylvania -- Politics and government

Thomas Pim Cope diaries, 1800-1851 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3 linear ft. (11 volumes)
Abstract:: Cope was a Quaker merchant, founder of Cope family shipping business, and member of Philadelphia City Council and Pennsylvania legislature. His diary entries cover a variety of topics including weather, religious and personal reflection, business interests, family news, and discussions of international politics.

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

1948 Democratic National Convention ticket, 1948

Extent:: 0.005 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains a ticket to the 1948 Democratic National Convention.

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

"The Trial of William Penn", 1950

Extent:: 0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The script of Columbia Broadcasting Company's 1950 production of "The Trial of William Penn" is a dramatic retelling of the last day of Penn's trial.

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

Thomas Scattergood journals, 1881-1906 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.75 linear ft. (11 volumes)
Abstract:: This collection consists of 11 volumes of Thomas Scattergood's manuscript journals, spanning the years 1881 to 1906.

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