Repository: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1805">1805</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1809">1809</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

William Bacon Evans papers, 1787-1963 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3 linear ft. (7 boxes)
Abstract:: The papers of Quaker William Bacon Evans (1875-1964), a traveler to the Middle East, including Palestine, Syria and Lebanon and to Europe. His letters and journals are complemented by letters to him from a number of prominent people.

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Webb and Price family papers, 1703-1961 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.22 linear ft.
Abstract:: The collection contains photos and genealogical information on the Webb and Price families.

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Susan Morton Tatum collection, 1714-1961 (bulk 19th century) (inclusive)

Extent:: 5 linear ft. (5 boxes)
Abstract:: This collection contains correspondence, genealogical information, portraits, and other objects relating to the Tatum, Mickle, Whitall, Wright, and Lewis families.

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Amelia Mott Gummere papers, 1681-1961 (inclusive) 1899-1937 (bulk)

Extent:: 2.5 linear ft. (5 document boxes)
Abstract:: Amelia Mott Gummere (1859-1937) was a noted writer on Quaker subjects. Her published works include The Quaker: a Study in Costume, 1901; The Journal and Essays of John Woolman, 1922; Witchcraft and Quakerism, 1908; and several other works. She was editor of the Bulletin of the Friends Historical Association and President of the John Woolman Association.

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Friends Historical Association collection of photographs, 1800-1960 (inclusive)

Extent:: .042 linear ft. (1 box)
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Evans family papers, 1752-1958 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.75 linear ft. (4 boxes)
Abstract:: Included in this collection from the Quaker Evans family spanning two centuries (mid-18th-mid-20th), are the journals and diaries of Charles Evans (1870-1958), as well as genealogical and other information on the Bacon, Barton, Carter, Cope, Harlan, Jackson, Rhoads, Shoemaker and Warrington families

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Hartshorne Family papers, 1797-1957 (inclusive)

Extent:: 3 linear ft. (7 boxes)
Abstract:: Papers include correspondence of thirty-two members and relatives of the Hartshorne family. -Of special interest are the medical notes, articles, and correspondence, 1819-1845, of Joseph Hartshorne, M.D. These are noteworthy because of his many innovation in surgery, such as the use of animal ligatures, plus his detailed descriptions of treatments for various ailments. -The correspondence of Anna C. Hartshorne covering her missionary work in Japan -Henry Hartshorne's "Letters from Japan," printed in the Friend Review, 1893-1894, plus sermons, etc., given by him while in Japan with Anna, 1893-1897. -The bulk of the collection consists of the correspondence, medical papers, literary works, etc., of Henry Hartshorne, M.D., son of Joseph and father of Anna. -also include genealogical material on the Bonsall, Hartshorne, Saunders, Yarnall, and Cope families as well as photographs.

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Clippings, 1783-1957 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft.
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of clippings related to Quakers, Quaker history, and Quakerism.

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Emlen Institution for the Benefit of Children of African and Indian Descent records, 1765-1956 (inclusive) 1838-1956 (bulk)

Extent:: 1.25 linear ft. (3 boxes)
Abstract:: This collection includes various documents relating to the The Emlen Institution for the Benefit of Children of African and Indian descent, including business correspondence (chiefly on financial matters), treasurer's accounts and reports, receipts, bills, inventories, trustees minutes. Also a printed copy of will of Samuel Emlen and deed to land in Warminster, Bucks Co., 1765 (recorded 17[8]7).

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Stephen Grellet papers, 1796-1955 (inclusive) 1796-1833 (bulk)

Extent:: .5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: Letters, diary fragments and other miscellaneous papers. Primarily related to Grellet's travels in Europe, Russia and Haiti as Quaker missionary. Topics include his spiritual life, meeting leaders of religious denominations in Europe, with Friends and other religious sects (Saints), visits to schools, prisons, poorhouses and hospitals during travels, visits with members of European aristocracy, Russian nobility and Pope Pius VII (1819), social and religious situation in Haiti (1816).

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