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Mason, Smith, Ewing family papers, 1809-1970 (inclusive)

Extent:
4 linear ft. (8 boxes)
Abstract:
The collection presents a detailed picture of several generations of Smiths, Masons and Ewings -Philadelphia families, at least some of whom were Quakers, portraying their daily lives and concerns. The primary authors are Edith Mason Smith (1857-1944) and her husband, Joshua Cowgill Smith (1857-1911), their children Elizabeth Newlin Smith (1884-1977) and her husband J.M. Sharpless Ewing ( - 1960), Mildred Smith (1888-1973) and Jean Smith (1883-1966). The concentration of the collection is the end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century.

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American Friends' letters, 1682-1986 (inclusive)

Extent:
4.25 linear ft. (10 boxes)
Abstract:
The collection is composed chiefly of letters of members of the Society of Friends in the United States from the 17th to the 20th centuries; there are also documents, clippings, published articles, and miscellaneous manuscripts.

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Lewis Benson papers, 1932-1986 (inclusive)

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9.34 linear ft. (21 document boxes)
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The Lewis Benson Papers document the life and service of Lewis V. Benson (1906-1986), a Quaker and recorded minister of New York Yearly Meeting. His in-depth reading and study of the writings of 17th century Quakers gave him the venue to bring their message to a modern audience. He did this predominantly through his own writings and lectures.

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British Friends' letters, 1650-1985 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.25 linear ft. (3 boxes)
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Letters of English Friends containing information on Quaker history as well as religious and cultural activities. The collection also includes letters relating to the activities of early Friends.

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Addition to Henry J. Cadbury papers, 1866-1987 (inclusive)

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5 linear ft. (10 boxes)
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Henry Joel Cadbury (1883-1974) was one of the foremost American Quaker scholars of the 20th century. He published in the fields of Quaker and biblical history, and served as a teacher and philanthropist. This addition to the papers of Henry Cadbury includes biographical materials, correspondence, diaries, writings, such as his The Book of Acts in History and photographs of Cadbury and his family.

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Fritz Eichenberg papers, 1937-1982 (inclusive)

Extent:
.42 linear ft. (1 hollinger box)
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The collection includes wood engravings, correspondence, and a list of periodicals containing engraved illustrations by Eichenburg. Eichenburg's work focused on religion, social justice, and nonviolence.

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Friends' Charity Fuel Association records, 1868-1982 (inclusive)

Extent:
5 linear ft. (11 boxes)
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Charter paper, minute books and minutes, promotional pamphlets, cash books, check stub books, securities book, securities transactions records, treasurer's reports, receipts, bills, bank and account statements, correspondence, trust and legal papers, annual reports, annual meeting notes, embosser, and other miscellaneous papers.

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Friends' Institute records, 1876-1970 (inclusive)

Extent:
2 linear ft. (1 box and 14 volumes)
Abstract:
The Friends' Institute in Philadelphia was established in the late 19th century to afford a reading room for Quakers coming from surrounding areas into the city. Records include correspondence, minutes, financial accoutns, membership records, annual reports and building plans.

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Friends School Haverford records, 1885-2010 (inclusive)

Extent:
28 linear ft. (36 horizontal document boxes, 15 volumes, 12 vertical document boxes.)
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The records include minutes, reports, newsletters, correspondence, photographs, lists, financial records, curriculum records, notes, printed material, school publications, book manuscript and drafts, clippings, and other papers of Friends School, Haverford. Many of the records originated during the tenure of Miriam Brown as principal, 1950-1980, and include her notes, drafts, etc. for "Friends School Haverford, 1885-1985," a centennial history of the school.

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John R. Hawkins '56 literary manuscript collection, 1972-1980 (inclusive)

Extent:
.5 linear ft. (1 box)
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The First Edition Society's initiative to publish a special edition of the works of more than 60 authors resulted in their correspondence with the editor of the publication, John R. Hawkins. Included in this literary manuscript collection are Simone de Beauvoir, John Cheever, John Kenneth Galbraith, Joseph Heller, Lillian Hellman, John Le Carre, Norman Mailer, James Michener, Françoise Sagan, C.P. Snow, William Styron, Burbara Tuchman, John Updike, Leon Uris, and many others. Authors' typescripts for the preface to each represented work are also present in most instances.

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Elizabeth Marsh Jensen papers, 1912-1989 (inclusive)

Extent:
5.5 linear ft. (11 boxes)
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Papers of Quaker Elizabeth Marsh Jensen, who worked for the American Friends Service Committee in several capacities, notably in Mexico to assist Spanish Civil War refugees from 1940 to 1941. She was also a businesswoman who successfully ran a ranch in Colorado.

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Leon Kanegis papers, 1932-2003 (inclusive)

Extent:
7 linear ft. (14 boxes, 2 volumes)
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The papers of Quaker Leon Kenagis who deliberated over some of the challenging issues of the 20th century, such as civil rights, religion and education.

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Daisy Newman papers, 1946-1985 (inclusive)

Extent:
2 linear ft. (4 boxes)
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Typescripts of various works by Quaker author Daisy Newman (1905-1994) and letters from readers.

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

Extent:
1.25 linear ft. (3 boxes)
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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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Robinson Family papers, 1723 - circa 1980 (inclusive)

Extent:
3.25 linear ft. (6 boxes, 3 volumes)
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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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Edward Wanton Smith papers, 1681-1971 (inclusive)

Extent:
12.5 linear ft. (26 boxes)
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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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William Penn Charter School archives, 1611-1992 (inclusive)

Extent:
17 linear ft. (24 boxes, 1 oversized drawer, 150+ books, 24 microfilm reels, 1 box of 3-dimensional objects, 1 box of stereopticon photographs)
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The William Penn Charter School archives contain the financial, historical, business, and social records of the school, dating back as far as 1611. Documents signed by William Penn, Benjamin Franklin, and former Philadelphia mayors William Hudson and Edward Shippen, are included as well as a variety of school texts and memorabilia, which illuminate the traditions and history of the William Penn Charter School.

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Richard R. Wood papers, 1958-1982 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.0 linear ft. (2 boxes)
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Quakers Richard R. Wood (1897-1982) and William Morris Maier (1909-1982) correspond on issues relating to their alma mater, Haverford College, education, Quaker topics, and foreign policy.

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Morris-Shinn-Maier collection, 1720-1975 (inclusive)

Extent:
78 linear ft. (131 boxes)
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This collection spans approximately 200 years, from the late 1700s to the late 1900s, and five generations of the Morris-Shinn-Maier family, which are traced through matrilineal and patrilineal lines. They were prominent Quaker businessmen and lawyers in the Philadelphia area, and a large portion of the collection is dedicated to their legal and business material, as well as a great deal of very detailed financial material. There is also a quantity of personal material, namely diaries and correspondence, and material from philanthropic work done by later generations. Principal individuals include Paul David Irwin Maier, William Morris Maier, Anna Shinn Maier, Levi Morris and Naomi McClenachan Morris. A genealogical chart done by a Haverford student while processing the collection has been printed out and is included in the box 1191 (ovs).

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Fred Rodell papers, 1940-1980 (inclusive)

Extent:
2.5 linear ft. (5 boxes)
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The papers of Fred Rodell (1907-1980), a graduate of Haverford College and long-time professor of law at Yale University. The papers consist of correspondence, a scrapbook of letters and other materials dedicated to Fred Rodell, an annotated book by Rodell, and a collection of Rodell's published writings.

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Sydney Hunt collection, 1930-2004 (inclusive)

Extent:
2 linear ft. (5 boxes)
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This collection consists of 101 glass lantern slides, taken by Sydney Hunt and C. (Khalil) Raad in the 1930s in Palestine. Sydney Hunt traveled through Palestine and Germany in the 1920s. He purchased some of the slides from Raad, a professional photographer, and took others himself. Also included in this collection is a draft of Hunt's book The Joyful Traveler: Wanderings of Sydney Hunt, 1932-1934, with hand corrections. Hunt had written this manuscript in the 1930s, but by the time he had finished, publishers were not interested in happy recollections about Germany. It was not published, therefore, until 2003. Hunt used a number of the slides and other images in this collection to illustrate the book once it was published.

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Taylor Family papers, 1737-1999 (inclusive)

Extent:
4.75 linear ft. (19 boxes)
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This collection traces several generations of the Quaker Taylor family, but centers on Francis R. Taylor (1884-1947) and George Washington Taylor (1803-1891). The former was an attorney and collector of information about his own and related families, as well as local historical information. The latter, who ran a free produce store in Philadelphia in the period before the American Civil War, was connected through his interests in free labor to many correspondents.

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Vaux Family papers, 1708-1995 (inclusive) 1912-1932 (bulk)

Extent:
12.5 linear ft. (24 boxes and 2 rolled documents in 1 tube)
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The Vaux family was deeply involved with Quaker and Native American affairs throughout much of the 19th and early 20th centuries. George Vaux, Sr. was involved in Quaker activity through the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting and other Quaker meetings throughout the world (including Antigua and London). Both George Vaux, Jr. and Mary Morris Vaux Walcott, his sister, served as commissioners for the U.S. Board of Indian Commissioners. This organization was established by the United States Congress in 1869 to watch over federal policies regarding Native Americans and to make certain that treaty obligations were fulfilled, especially in reference to supply deliveries. George Vaux, III also worked as the treasurer of the Indian Committee of the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting. Within the collection are letters, reports, photographs, land surveys, and administrative records. This collection may be of special interest to researchers who are studying both the history and recent state of affairs of...(see more)

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Douglas V. and Dorothy M. Steere papers, 1896-2003 (inclusive)

Extent:
128.75 linear ft. (257 boxes, 2 packages, 1 tube with 2 rolled items) and 257 containers and loose materials
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Douglas and Dorothy Steere were prominent figures of the Quaker movement in the twentieth century, and deeply committed to the causes of peace and spiritual enrichment. This commitment is evident in their involvement with Quaker-led relief work after World War II, Quaker spiritual retreats, international diplomacy, and Dorothy's work with the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s. Douglas taught philosophy at several institutions including Haverford College, and published extensively on topics in Quaker philosophy and history. This collection contains considerable material related to Douglas's work as a writer, professor, and diplomat. Given his role as a distinguished figure within 20th century Quakerism, this material is also relevant to researchers interested in recent Quaker history as a whole. There is also some fascinating material produced and collected by Dorothy related to the Civil Rights movement, including a letter from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Theodore Brinton Hetzel papers and graphics, 1866-1987 (inclusive) 1930-1987 (bulk)

Extent:
13 linear ft. (26 boxes)
Abstract:
Theodore Hetzel (1906-1990) was a Quaker professor of engineering at Haverford College in Haverford, Pennsylvania, whose interests led him to involvement with Native American and Quaker issues. An avid photographer, the materials in this collection are primarily photographic, as well as correspondence and documents.

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Fred Rodell papers, 1927-1980 (inclusive)

Extent:
6 linear ft. (23 boxes)
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The papers of Fred Rodell (1907-1980), a 1926 graduate of Haverford College and long-time professor of law at Yale University. The papers consist of correspondence, published and unpublished writing, scrapbooks of Rodell's written work, and albums of personal photographs.

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John Sebastian papers, 1940-1974 (inclusive)

Extent:
2.5 linear ft. (7 boxes)
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Sebastian's papers consist of musical scores, a number of them in manuscript form, and some letters. Some scores are written for harmonica, some for other instruments, some arranged for orchestra. Many written and dedicated to composer and harmonica virtuoso John Sebastian. Works are arranged first in series, then alphabetically by composer. Composers include: Anthony Burgess, Luciano Chailly, Norman Dello Joio, Alan Hovhaness, Darius Milhaud, Alexander Tcherepnin, Heitor Villa-Lobos and others. Letters included from: Donald Martino, Tom Scott and Alexander Tcherepnin.

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Friends Medical Society records, 1950-2006 (inclusive)

Extent:
7 linear ft. (14 boxes)
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The Friends Medical Society, a Quaker organization that was founded in 1950. The collection includes information about their programs around the world along with information on its members, predominantly medical doctors.

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Nancy Zosa collection of photographic materials, 1848-1985 (inclusive)

Extent:
6.5 linear ft. ((10 boxes, 24 volumes, 1 item))
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A collection of original photographs, photograph albums and books and catalogs relating to photography, primarily from the 19th century, that include important historical images of people and places, and in certain instances rare, early or unusual images or publications.

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Marty Voellmy Giessler autobiography, 1973

Extent:
0.15 linear ft. (1 volume)
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Marty Voellmy Giessler's autobiography begins with her travel to Berlin from her home in Switzerland. She arrives as a student hoping to study the socialist movement and describes her experiences with other students and members of the "German Youth Movement."

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Howard Lutz manuscripts, 1973-1977 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.66 linear ft. (6 folders)
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These manuscripts concern Emilia Fogelklou's life, writing, and involvement with the Society of Friends. They were written by Howard Lutz during his time as the T. Wistar Brown Fellow at Haverford College during the 1973-1974 academic year. The manuscripts included selected translations of Fogelklou's writing, as well as biographical information about her, and Lutz's report on his fellowship.

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James E. Baker papers, 1972-2011 (inclusive)

Extent:
.26 linear ft. (1 box, 1 volume)
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James Estes Baker, Haverford College class of 1956, enjoyed a lengthy career as a member of the United States diplomatic corps, including a period of service for the United Nations. The collection offers insight into Baker's life and diplomatic career, with a large quantity of materials relating to the media scrutiny occasioned by his appointment as the first Black US diplomat to serve in South Africa during Apartheid. Collected materials include biographical information, personal correspondence, periodicals and official reports related to Baker's diplomatic work, photographs, and a scrapbook containing newspaper clippings pertaining to his South Africa appointment. A majority of the materials are dated from 1972 to 1973, at the beginning of his appointment to the Pretoria, South Africa embassy.

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John C. Whitehead papers, 1938-2015 (inclusive)

Extent:
3.6 linear ft. (10 boxes)
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John C. Whitehead was a long-time member of Haverford's Board of Managers and Co-Chairman of Goldman Sachs. Materials in this collection represent his time as a student at Haverford, as well as his continued involvement with the College over the years.

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Haverford College History Department Junior Seminar Papers and Other Course Papers Based on Haverford Collections, 1969-2012 (inclusive)

Extent:
7.75 linear ft. (31 boxes)
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In 1969, the history faculty of Haverford College created a seminar for its student history majors requiring significant papers concerned with historical evidence and based on documents in Haverford's manuscript and photography collections. The papers are described here under the course number: History 361. The seminar came to an end in 2004. Papers resulting from other coursework within the history department which faculty also deemed worthy for research purposes are also here, but housed separately from the 361 papers. Thus, here are papers from History 240, History of Quakerism (1991, 1999); papers from History 347a, Quakers in Asia (1989); and one paper from History 347b (1989). (Note: There is also 1 paper from 340a, spring 1990, filed in Box 1989-1). In 2012, papers from Independent College Program, Picturing War: Goya to Abu Ghraib were added to this collection.

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Class of 1917 records, 1914-1981 (inclusive)

Extent:
.5 linear ft. (3 volumes and 2 folders)
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This collection contains three volumes of minutes, from the executive committee and the class, from the years 1914 to 1917. Also included are 2 folders which contain materials pertaining to the class, including class letters.

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Haverford College student newspapers, 1909-2010 (inclusive)

Extent:
35 linear ft. (84 boxes)
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This collection contains issues of Haverford College's official student newspapers that were published between 1909 and 2010. For some years during that time, the newspapers were published in collaboration with Bryn Mawr College students.

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James Wood collection, 1891-1999 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.43 linear ft. (1 box)
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This collection contains "The Education of James Wood" (1909, original manuscript, typed transcription), "Wood Family Reminiscences" (1909, typed transcription), and assorted family photographs, framed and unframed.

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Felix Morley presidential papers, 1931-1980 (inclusive) 1940-1945 (bulk)

Extent:
1.89 cubic ft. (5 boxes)
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This is a small group of papers, 1940-1945, primarily relating to Haverford President Felix M. Morley's efforts to balance college support of the war without militarization. A portion of the files are from the files of Board member J. Henry Scattergood. Both the Morley and Scattergood material consist primarily of correspondence on bringing government subsidized non-combatant units to Haverford, as well as Haverford's own Relief and Reconstruction program. There is some information on his appointment and resignation as College president and some post-presidential correspondence.

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Haverford College Corporation records, 1830-2022 (inclusive)

Extent:
8.59 linear ft. (8 volumes and 15 boxes)
Abstract:
The Haverford College Corporation records contain records relating to the establishment of Haverford College as a corporation, including the Charter and its amendments, meeting minutes, committee and working group records, reports and resolutions, and deeds and legal documents.

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Faculty Women's Club records, 1928-1975 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:
The Faculty Women's Club records contains by-laws, meeting minutes, correspondence, and report. Additionally the records include receipts, newspaper articles, surveys taken by the members of the club describing various possible actives, and accounting/budgeting notes.

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Haverford College Students' Council records, 1915-2013 (inclusive)

Extent:
5.63 linear ft. (14 boxes)
Abstract:
Minutes, financial records, correspondence, reports, and various printed matter documenting the activities of student government at Haverford College, including budget allocations to student clubs and organizations, election of officers, and administration of the honor system.

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