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William Huntington papers, 1932-1984 (inclusive)

Extent:

7 linear ft. (13 boxes)

Abstract:

The collection relates primarily to William Huntington, (1907-1990), a 20th century Quaker peace activist and the ship The Golden Rule which Huntington and others used to protest atomic testing in the South Pacific. Included are correspondence, photographs, conference papers, newspaper articles, memoranda, and minutes.

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

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Josiah W. Leeds scrapbooks, 1872-1907 (inclusive)

Extent:

4 linear ft. (22 volumes, 1 box)

Abstract:

Twenty-two scrapbooks of correspondence (circa 2,000 letters) of Josiah Woodward Leeds (1841-1908) with persons involved in the social reform movements of the late 19th century as well as tracts and clippings of articles and editorials written by Leeds and articles on topics of interest to him.

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

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Letters of Friends: Unsigned, Unattributed, and/or Undated, Undated.

Extent:

.5 linear ft. (1 box)

Abstract:

Included are letters of Friends unsigned, unattributed, and/or undated. In addition, there is a memorial to Samuel Fothergill; a letter to Phin, possibly Phineas Garrett, and two poems, one to the memory of a Richard Jordan (written in the 19th century), the other to the memory of Tacy Bates (written in the 19th century).

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

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Gilbert MacMaster papers, 1901-1968 (inclusive)

Extent:

1.5 linear ft. (4 boxes )

Abstract:

Gilbert MacMaster (1869-1967), a Quaker, was involved in charitable work in post-World War II Europe. The papers include his letters, photographs, and diary, which covers his and Margarethe Lachmund's (his wife) 30 years of service (1920-1950) with the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) child feeding mission in Germany, after World War I, as head of the Friends Center in Hamburg, during Hitler's rise to power, and as American Friends' representative in Basel, Switzerland, during World War II and later.

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

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Matlack Family papers, 1685-1900 (inclusive)

Extent:

.75 linear ft. (2 boxes)

Abstract:

The collection includes miscellaneous historical and genealogical documents of the Matlack and other Quaker families focused on the 18th and 19th centuries. Collection is notable for its variety of formats, including commonplace books, diaries, account books, correspondence, and poetry.

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

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T. Chalkley Matlack notebooks, circa 1930s (inclusive)

Extent:

1.0 linear ft. (1 box, 2 volumes)

Abstract:

Histories and some photographs of Quaker Meetings and Meetinghouses located primarily in Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, New Jersey, and Maryland prepared by T. Chalkely Matlack.

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

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Morris Family papers, 1715-1925 (inclusive)

Extent:

5.8 linear ft. (14 boxes)

Abstract:

The papers of two prominent Philadelphia Quaker families, Morris and Sansom, spanning more than two centuries, from the colonial period into the 20th century. Topics include cultural and religious life and social and economic development.

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

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The New York Colored Mission records, 1865-1964 (inclusive)

Extent:

2.5 linear ft. (6 boxes)

Abstract:

The records of a Quaker organization from the mid-19th to the mid-20th centuries, with social and training offerings in New York, particularly to the African American community, and based on the principle of obtaining jobs and decent housing for African Americans.

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

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Maxfield Parrish papers, 1891-1997 (inclusive)

Extent:

5 linear ft. (4 boxes, and wrapped and framed items)

Abstract:

The papers of artist and illustrator Maxfield Parrish (1870-1966) who became enamored of art while a student at Haverford College. The collection consists of letters, original drawings and illustrations, magazines to which he contributed, catalogs, calendars and his famous chemistry notebook created while a student at the college

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Perot Family papers, 1684-1939 (inclusive)

Extent:

2 linear ft. (4 boxes)

Abstract:

A history across several generations of Quaker brewers beginning with Anthony Morris in the 17th century. As well, there is genealogical and biographical information on the Perot, Marshall, Morris, Gomey, Siter, Powell, and Wilcox families.

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