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Louis Craig Green papers, 1931 - 1980 (inclusive)

Extent:
2 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:
The collection consists of four distinct series, which contain documents pertaining to Haverford professor Louis Green's activity in academia. These include materials related to his research, consisting of his 1937 PhD. dissertation from Princeton University, his Solar and Stellar Pulsations book manuscript, calculations, and lab journals; student assignments and examinations; lecture notes; and materials related to Haverford College policies.

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Engineers Club collection, 1929-1935 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
The collection contains handwritten announcements about club meetings, the club's by-laws, and meeting minutes. There is also a program from a demonstration of mechanical and electrical apparatus.

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Juwan Usang Ly collection, 1917 - 1936 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
The collection contains information about the accomplishments of Juwan Usang Ly, newspaper clippings and his letters to Haverford College president, W.W. Comfort.

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Business Problems Group records, 1919-1935 (inclusive)

Extent:
.4 linear ft. (3 volumes)
Abstract:
The Business Problem Group of Philadelphia was part of the Social Order Committee of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting, Orthodox whose purpose was to "deal with prblems of the relation between employers and employees. This collection contains three bound volumes of minutes from meetings of the Business Problems Group of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting. The group met and had presentations and programs.

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Morris family financial records, 1794-1943 (inclusive)

Extent:
3.25 linear ft. (54 volumes)
Abstract:
The Morris family financial records include account books, trustee accounts, and receipt books. Volumes generally record deposits, withdrawals for payments for goods and services, and account balances.

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Wistar Family papers, 1861-1950 (inclusive) 1861-1900 (bulk)

Extent:
0.75 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:
This collection contains letters and cards exchanged between various family members, including Elizabeth (Bettina) Vaux Wistar, Mary Emlen Wistar, and Frederic Vaux Wistar. Many of the letters were sent from Europe between 1893 and 1894. There is also an assortment of financial and legal papers. The section "Travel and Sightseeing Materials" is particularly noteworthy. It contains a journal written by Emma F. Wistar in which she recounts her 1866 trip to Niagara Falls, making special note of botanical specimens, including dried plant and flower samples. Additionally, there is a brief account by B.V. Wistar about his experience at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893. The collection contains formal photographs taken by Philadelphia photography studios.

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John Woolman Memorial Association records, 1915-1937

Extent:
0.23 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The John Woolman Memorial Association was founded in 1915 by Amelia Mott Gummere. It operates out of a historic house in Mount Holly, New Jersey, where John Woolman's family lived, and where their apple orchard once existed. According to its by-laws, its purpose was "the preservation of John Woolman's house [...], for the purpose of social service in the spirit of John Woolman and for antiquarian interest." It is still a working organization today. This collection contains one volume of records, mostly minutes from the John Woolman Memorial Association. It spans from its start in 1915, finishing with dedication to the death of Amelia Mott Gummere, founder of the Association, in 1937.

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Lebanon Hospital for Mental Diseases records, 1900-1940 (inclusive) 1922-1932 (bulk)

Extent:
0.104 linear ft. (1 volume, 1 folder)
Abstract:
The Lebanon Hospital for Mental Diseases of Syria (now Lebanon) was founded in 1898 by Theophilus Waldmeier, who spent more than 40 years in Abyssinia and Syria in educational missionary work.The American Committee was founded in 1897 by Waldemier "for the purpose of interesting Americans in this cherished plan for support of this hospital" (minutes, November 15, 1923). This was one of many committees he helped to form around the world for supporting the hospital.This collection contains one bound volume of minutes and tipped in reports, and a collection of related materials of loose papers.

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Erica Brooks commonplace books, 1925-1951 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.24 linear ft. (5 volumes)
Abstract:
The commonplace books of Erica May Brooks include poems about nature, history, family, friendship, and World War II, as well as both copied poems and originals written by Brooks.

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Gilbert and Minnie Bowles correspondence, 1930-1949 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.17 linear ft. (4 folders)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of two accessions of the letters of Gilbert and Minnie Bowles. The collection is comprised of both private letters and public letters meant for circulation among Friends, written by Gilbert Bowles and his wife Minnie Bowles during their religious visits to India and Japan.

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