Record Source: Other PACSCL Partners / Subject: Quakers / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1870">1870</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1874">1874</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

"The Poetical Effusions of John Clement", 1854-1889 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This volume of John Clement's original poetry, written from 1854 to 1889, covers a variety of topics, including family (specifically his mother, sister, wife, and son), nature and the seasons, and the Civil War.

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

Allen and Roberts Family papers, 1846-1931 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.25 linear ft. (5 boxes)
Abstract:: Primarily the letters of the interconnected Philadelphia-area Quaker families, Allen and Roberts, in the period 1846-1931. The a large potrion of letters were are from Sarah H. Roberts Allen, Susan Janney Allen, and Lillie Allen, as well as Lizzie Roberts, though there are a considerable number from Samuel Allen, inventor of some agricultural tools as well as the "flexible flyer" sled.

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

Richard Mead Atwater papers, 1862-1922 (inclusive)

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (3 folders)
Abstract:: Richard Mead Atwater (1844-1922) was the son of Stephen Atwater and Mary Weaver, both of whom were Quaker. This collection is comprised of Atwater's diary, 1862; letters concerning Brown University; club memberships and letters concerning the memberships and autobiographical remarks written in 1917 as well as an earlier biographical sketch.

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

Joshua L. Baily account book, 1794-1915 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.13 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This volume was originally used as an account book, from 1794 to 1795, and was later repurposed as a diary or timeline of events, dated from 1826 to 1915. The section of the volume that acts as an account book includes an index, in which individuals are organized alphabetically, and entries record amounts paid or owned, the goods purchased, and the currency used. Goods listed are mainly dry goods and lumber, including: flour, "middling" (bulk goods of medium grade), hog feed, cornmeal, buckwheat, rye meal, and wooden boards. The second section of the volume acts as a timeline and diary for Joshua L. Baily. Included are entries concerning current events, such as terms of various presidents, the Orthodox-Hicksite separation, the emergence of the "Mormons" and their migration west, records of correspondence sent and received, and events in the Civil War and World War I.

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

Matlack family financial records, 1837-1876 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.33 linear ft. (3 volumes)
Abstract:: The financial records of the Matlack family include the account books of Ann Roberts Stackhouse Matlack and Asa Matlack, and the receipt book of Mordecai Matlack.

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

Samuel Morton receipt book, 1846-1881 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The receipt book of Samuel Morton records payments made to various individuals for goods and services, generally related to Morton's grange farm.

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

John Perot financial records, 1813-1880 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.16 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:: The estate account books of John Perot generally record deposits, withdrawals for payments, and account balances of Perot's estate.

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

Anna McCollin Potts commonplace book, 1852-1876 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The commonplace book of Anna McCollin Potts includes illustrations and poetry concerning friendship, nature, and religion.

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

Eli and Sybil Jones Family papers, 1830-1890 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3.08 linear ft. (55 volumes)
Abstract:: This collection contains materials from Eli and Sybil Jones, as well as Susan Taber Jones, James Parnell Jones, Virginia Costello Jones, and other materials related to the work and ministry of Eli and Sybil Jones.

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

Joshua L. Baily notes on quaker meetings, 1826-1871 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.17 linear ft. (1 volume, 3 folders)
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Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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