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William Penn papers, 1673-1987 (inclusive) 1673-1925 (bulk)

Extent:
1.25 linear ft. (3 boxes)
Abstract:
A collection of letters and deeds of William Penn (1644-1718), along with biographical and historical material, graphic representations of Penn and photographs of pages from published works.

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Walter F. Price papers, 1878-1945 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 linear ft. (1 box and 3 volumes)
Abstract:
Materials relate to Walter F. Prices' Haverford College graduating class of 1881 over time and some of his architecture; work as a member of the firm Price & Walton.

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Rhoads Family papers, 1822-1955 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.25 linear ft. (3 boxes)
Abstract:
Nineteenth century letters and papers primarily of the Quaker Gibbons and Rhoads families, often relating to abolition and the Free Produce Association.

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Robinson Family papers, 1723 - circa 1980 (inclusive)

Extent:
3.25 linear ft. (6 boxes, 3 volumes)
Abstract:
Primarily the letters of Mary Robinson Morton (1757-1829), a member of the Society of Friends, reflecting the social and cultural attitudes of the day.

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Dorothy Merriman Schall papers, 1686-1897 (inclusive)

Extent:
6 linear ft. (12 boxes)
Abstract:
A view of 18th-century Philadelphia with especial emphasis on legal matters in which Burd, Hubley, Patterson, Schall and Shippen family members participated. The main protagonists were Edward Shippen, Sr., Edward Shippen, Jr., and Edward Burd.

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Scull Family papers, 1876-1884 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:
The collection consists of correspondence of Edward Scull, who made a religious visit with Rufus King to North Carolina and England and traveled around the United States with J. Bevan Braithwaite. He called on John Greenleaf Whittier in 1878; two letters from Whittier are included in the collection, as well as two from Edward's brother, David, Haverford, 1854, and manager from 1865-1907. There are also several miscellaneous items.

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Updegraff Family papers, 1810-1929 (inclusive) 1810-1896 (bulk)

Extent:
1.0 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:
Letters; diaries; genealogical material; land grants signed by Presidents John Tyler, Martin Van Buren, and Franklin Pierce; and other papers of the Updegraff family, mainly those of David B. Updegraff, which provide a picture of Quakerism in 19th-century Ohio.

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Edward Wanton Smith papers, 1681-1971 (inclusive)

Extent:
12.5 linear ft. (26 boxes)
Abstract:
This collection includes letters, biographical accounts of Friends, genealogical material, legal and financial papers, business accounts, minutes, accounts of dreams and visions of Friends, essays, notebooks, epistles of Friends' Meetings, marriage certificates, maps, pictures, deeds, and other material of the Smith and Atwater families.

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Text Book Association of Friends, 1866-1896 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:
The 19th century records of a Philadelphia-based Quaker organization whose aim was to provide textbooks which were aligned with Friends' principles, including not glorifying war.

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