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Emma Cadbury Jr. Correspondence, 1893-1923, 1893-1923 (inclusive) 1900-1923 (bulk)

Extent:: 1.26 linear ft.
Abstract:: This collection consists primarily of letter between Emma Cadbury Jr. and other members of the Cadbury family and friends. Letters cover the affairs of family and friends, such as marriages, purchases, and general correspondances. Additionally, there are two pocket diaries and meeting programs.

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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.

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Friends Historical Association, 1942-2001 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4 linear ft. (9 boxes)
Abstract:: Friends Historical Association is an organization that promotes research and publication on topics in Quaker history. Membership and editorial offices are located at Swarthmore and Haverford Colleges. Minutes of the organization after 1964 are at Haverford College.

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Neometha Bathing Society records, 1873-1878 (inclusive)

Extent:: .125 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: This collection details the financial transactions, elections, and major projects of Neometha Bathing Society from 1873 to 1878. This includes payment for labor and supplies, officer information, and the construction and maintainance of "Julia's Bath," a pond created by the organization to provide swimming accomodations to its members.

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A Cross Country Trip, 1890, 1890 (inclusive)

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: "A Cross Country Trip, 1890" is a photo album that follows an individual's month-long journey from Chicago, Illinois, through Canada and the northwestern, southwestern, and central portions of the United States before returning to Chicago. It includes images from Manitoba, British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Utah, Colorado, Kansas, and Illinois. While on this trip, the photographer captured images of the Chicago Stockyard, various industrial complexes, wildlife, canyons, rivers, and Native Americans.

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Resolution commending the Brooklyn police for apprehending a murderer, 1889

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 item)
Abstract:: This highly-decorated certificate commemorates Brooklyn police officers involved in the apprehension of Charles McElvaine, the murderer of Christian W. Luca.

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Howard L. Haines autograph and composition books, 1860-1861 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: Howard Haines's autograph book contains five categories: Faculty, Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshman. Each entry includes basic information on members of these categories, except in the case of the faculty, which was left almost entirely blank. His composition book contains several essays concerning animals, historical and contemporary figures, national histories, and notes on several scientific and mathematical subjects.

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John A. Hisey Jr. scrapbook, 1914-1923 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: This scrapbook contains a variety of materials from John A. Hisey Jr.'s time at Haverford College. Born in Philadelphia on October 31, 1895, to salesman John Alan Hisey Sr. and his wife Gula Hisey, John Hisey Jr. entered Haverford in 1914, as part of the class of 1918. His scrapbook documents his first three years at Haverford, especially his athletic career. The book also provides evidence of the military service that interrupted Hisey's studies in 1917, and of his return to Haverford in 1921, to finish his degree.

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Quran, 1767

Extent:: .125 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: Quran written in Alexandria in 1767.

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Alumni News scrapbook, 1945 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.13 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: This scrapbook contains clippings from the Alumni News from February, 1945 to July, 1945, concerning different developments on Haverford's campus, amongst Haverford's alumni, and within various Haverford organizations.

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