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Bacon Family papers, 1800-1987 (inclusive)

Extent:
8 linear ft. (16 boxes and 1 volume)
Abstract:
Correspondence, diaries and photographs relating to the 20th- century Quakers Edith Farquhar Bacon and Francis Rogers Bacon, their families, forbears, friends and colleagues.

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Gilbert and Minnie Pickett Bowles Family papers, 1890-1974 (inclusive)

Extent:
12 linear ft. (22 boxes and 1 photograph in tube)
Abstract:
The papers document the lives of service of Quakers Gilbert Bowles (1869-1960) and Minnie Picket Bowles (1868-1958), Quaker missionaries and ministers in Asia and Hawaii for over 60 years, from 1896-1960.

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Edwin B. Bronner papers, 1952-1978 (inclusive)

Extent:
6.75 linear ft. (11 boxes and 6 volumes)
Abstract:
Papers from the Fourth World Conference of Friends (Quakers) which was held at Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 1967. Edwin Bronner was chair of the Executive Committee of the American Section, but there was worldwide representation by Friends and guests. A well known speaker at the conference was U.N. Secretary General U Thant.

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Stokes-Evans-Cope Family papers, 1713-1981 (inclusive)

Extent:
3.25 linear ft. (6 boxes, 5 volumes, 1 tube)
Abstract:
Correspondence, diaries, legal and business papers, artifacts, printed volumes, scrapbook, account books, marriage certificates, deeds, photographs and photo-album, computer disks, typed transcripts and various misc. papers. Papers are chiefly of the related Quaker families of Stokes, Evans, Cope and Wistar of Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

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Thomas M. Goldstein papers, 1962-1988 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.25 linear ft. (5 boxes)
Abstract:
This collection is the result of Goldstein's work as a student at Haverford College toward an independent study paper on the Vietnam War protest at the college.

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Emily Howland papers, 1926-1975 (inclusive)

Extent:
.5 linear ft. (1 box)
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The collection consists of correspondence between the administrator of Emily Howland's estate, Richard C.S. Drummond, and representatives of 39 mostly southern African American educational institutions, as beneficiaries of her will.

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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.

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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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George Selleck papers, 1801-1980 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:
A collection of some papers of Quaker author George Selleck, inlcuding essays relating to his book Quakers in Boston, 1656-1964: three centuries of Friends in Boston and Cambridge.

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Isaac Sharpless papers, 1876-1987 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.5 linear ft. (3 boxes)
Abstract:
Letters, letterbook, photographs, portraits, illustrations, clippings, essays, addresses, lectures, passports, misc. printed items, and academic hood of Isaac Sharpless.

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Smiley family papers, 1885-1983 (inclusive) 1885-1930 (bulk)

Extent:
55 linear ft. (106 boxes, 7 packages)
Abstract:
In 1883, Quakers Albert Keith Smiley and his brother Daniel Smiley organized the first annual conference to discuss assistance to Native Americans at their estate at Lake Mohonk in New York state. These conferences were widely attended by specialists in various fields, as well as important officials. Only later were Native Americans represented. The concern to "uplift" was also directed at Filipino, Hawaiian, African American and Puerto Rican peoples, though attention at the conferences was primarily focused on Native Americans.

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Society for Social Responsibility in Science records, 1948-1976 (inclusive)

Extent:
7 linear ft. (14 boxes)
Abstract:
The Society for Social Responsibility in Science was founded in 1949, the convening meeting and Constituting Assembly both held at Haverford College. It was conceived as an organization of workers in the natural sciences to maintain free inquiry concerning the relations of science and society. The collection provides an in-depth look at the founding, history, activities and correspondence of the Society for Social Responsibility in Science.

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Elizabeth Gray Vining papers, 1897-1989 (inclusive)

Extent:
14.5 linear ft. (24 boxes, 8 volumes)
Abstract:
Elizabeth Gray Vining (1902-1999) was an author of children's books and served as the tutor to the crown prince of Japan, Akihito, from 1946 to 1950. The collection consists of correspondence, materials regarding books authored by Vining, articles, lectures and addresses, photographs, and information documenting her and her family's lives.

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Jones-Cadbury Family papers, ca. 1770-1994 (inclusive)

Extent:
72 linear ft. (141 boxes and 8 packages, 6 tubes)
Abstract:
The Quaker families of Jones and Cadbury were interrelated with many other Quaker families in the United States and England. This collection provides a rich source of genealogical and historical information, not only on the Jones and Cadbury families, and especially Mary Hoxie Jones (1904-2003) and Emma Cadbury Jr. (1875-1965), but also, significantly, on the Warder family, as well as the Bartram, Brown, Carter, Foulke, Kaighn, Lowry, Mennell, Pearsall, Shinn, and Shipley families.

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Morris Wistar Wood Collection, 1716-1979 (inclusive)

Extent:
18 linear ft. (36 boxes)
Abstract:
The papers of related Quaker families including Collins, Cresson, Emlen, Morris, Wistar and Wood, consisting of travel letters, diaries, notebooks and photographs. Principals in the collection are Horatio C. Wood, Annabella Cresson Wood, Morris Wistar Wood, Caleb Cresson and Charles Wood.

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Murray F. Freeman papers, 1950-2001

Extent:
20 linear ft. ((22 boxes, 95 volumes))
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This collection consists of documents belonging to Murray F. Freeman (1927-2000), a Haverford alumnus and mathematical engineer. They record his work to develop standards for programming languages such as SQL and FORTRAN, for information interchange and interpretation, and for describing specifications outside of programming languages. They also record his work at Bellcore, General Electric, and Philco. Some personal and miscellaneous documents are included as well.

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Russell Stetler collection, 1962-1994 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:
Supporting materials for the Honors Thesis of Sasan Mehrara, including copies and typescript documents by Russell Stetler, interviews, sources, and Mehrara's notes.

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Glenn-Copeland Family papers, 1940-1993 (inclusive)

Extent:
1 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:
A small collection of the papers of educators Georgie Willis Glenn (d. 1993); John David Glenn (d. 1972), her husband; and Beverly Glenn-Copeland (1944-), their child and a singer-songwriter.

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Richard Reeve Wood and Nancy Morris Wood family papers, 1820-1988 (inclusive)

Extent:
2.5 linear ft. (6 boxes)
Abstract:
This collection contains the materials of several generations of Quaker families in the United States. Prominently featured are Richard Reeve Wood and Nancy Morris Wood; Edward S. Wood, Richard's father; and Alexander Cooper and Mary Emma Stokes Wood, Richard's grandfather and grandmother. Richard attended several sessions of the League of Nations and participated in meetings leading to the formation of the United Nations in 1945.

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John Heliker sketchbooks, 1970-2000; 2012 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.5 linear ft. (1 box, 1 oversize notebook)
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John Heliker (1909-2000) was an artist who has been featured in exhibitions at several major American museums and taught art at Columbia University for 27 years. The sketchbooks series consists of ten sketchbooks of various subject and media. The majority of the sketchbooks contains charcoal sketches of human and animal subjects as well as still lifes and landscapes, and also contain several watercolor drawings of human figures, still lifes, and landscapes.

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William Morris Maier papers, 1935-1980 (inclusive)

Extent:
11.67 linear ft. (28 boxes)
Abstract:
William Morris Maier (1909-1982), a Haverford College graduate, was active in a wide variety of charitable organizations, especially those related to the Society of Friends. These papers consist of materials from his phlianthropic work with many organizations, including the Ludwick Institute, the Friends' Freedmen's Association, and the Emlen Institution.

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"Records of Quaker Discipline in Pennsylvania, 1682-1776", 1973 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.17 linear ft. (1 volume)
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"Records of Quaker Discipline in Pennsylvania, 1682-1776," by Jack D. Marietta, provides a code that tracks offenses in Pennsylvania Monthly Meetings from 1682 to 1776. The code includes the name of the offender, sex of the individual, the Monthly and Quarterly Meeting, the date, the number of offenses, the type of offense (coded), and the resolution of the case (coded). Offenses included in the coded records are as follows: marriage, fornication, fornication with fiancee, drunkeness, debt, adultery, assault/fighting, attending irregular marriage, entertainments/participating in or attending forbidden ones, familial responsibilities/dereliction in, fraud, gambling, violation of Gospel Order, inattendance at meetings, incest, larceny, law, "loose conversation"/general bad conduct, military activity, oath taking or administering, quarrelling/back-biting/gossiping/verbal abuse, violation sabbatarianism, slander/false accusation, slavery, swearing and profanity, miscellaneous,...(see more)

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Class of 1919 records, 1969-1980 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.02 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
The collection contains issues of the Class Observer, which include news from Haverford, and information about annual giving and reunions. Also included is a copy of a report on the Class of 1919 at the time of its 60th reunion.

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Class of 1928 records, 1953-2003 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.03 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
The collection contains issues of the Class Observer containing news about Haverford and class letters addressed to the members of the Class of 1928. It also contains the program and class record for the class's twenty-fifth reunion in 1953.

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Class of 1927 records, 1926-1982 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.05 linear ft. (1 folder)
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The collection contains issues of the Class Observer containg news from Haverford, correspondence pertaining to annual giving, and a list of College Customs for Freshmen.

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Class of 1936 records, 1946-2003 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.08 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
The collection contains class letters, class histories, reunion materials, addresses, and photographs pertaining to the Class of 1936.

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Class of 1937 records, 1947-1996 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.02 linear ft. (1 folder)
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The collection contains Haverford College Class of 1937 class letters, correspondence regarding the class's 10th reunion, schedule of the class's 45th reunion and a report on its 55th reunion.

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Class of 1940 records, 1969-2005 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.02 linear ft. (1 folder)
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The collection contains correspondence between Haverford College and the Class of 1940, updates about their reunions, annual giving goals, and also information about their classmates.

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Class of 1941 records, 1961-2006 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (1 folder)
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The collection contains class letters to the Haverford College Class of 1941, reports from the class reunions, and an undated list of class member addresses.

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Class of 1949 records, 1959-2005 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
The collection contains class letters to the Haverford College Class of 1949 as well as class statistics for the tenth reunion and entries submitted by class members for the forty-fifth reunion yearbook.

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Class of 1964 records, 1969-2004 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.02 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
The collection contains class letters to the Haverford College Class of 1964 containing updates pertaining to their lives.

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Class of 1968 records, 1968-2004 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.02 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
The collection contains class letters to the Haverford College Class of 1968 and the class's biographical entries at the moment of its 15th reunion.

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Friends Association for Higher Education collection, 1967-2021 (inclusive)

Extent:
8.66 linear ft. (19 boxes)
Abstract:
This is a collection of the professional documents of the Friends Association for Higher Education, including: correspondence, newsletters, memos, flyers, and reports on FAHE programs and activities; membership applications and dues for new or returning members; attendence sheets, invitations, and photos from meetings and annual conferences; slides, cassettes, and floppy discs from events; and publications written by members of the organization.

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Rhoads-Evans-Garrett Family Papers, 1699-2011 (inclusive)

Extent:
25.2 linear ft. (60 boxes, 8 volumes)
Abstract:
The William Evans Rhoads family papers collection contains letters, financial material, deeds, photographs, genealogical charts and more, related to William Evans Rhoads, his children, and his ancestors extending back to the early 1800s. William Evans Rhoads was a Quaker businessman living in Moorestown, New Jersey at the turn of the 20th century.

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Henry J. Cadbury Bibliography, 1910-1980 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.2 linear ft. (6 folders)
Abstract:
This collection contains various bibliographies that cover papers, books, pamphlets, and periodical articles that Cadbury has either authored, editted, or reviewed throughout his life. Various materials related to or referencing Cadbury are also present throughout the collection.

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Author Galleys and Edits collection, 1958-1974 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.43 linear ft. (1 box)
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This collection contains drafts (with notes and edits) of Mary Hoxie Jones's (1904-2003) "Beyond This Stone," Elizabeth Gray Vining's (1902-1999) "Friend of Life: The Biography of Rufus M. Jones," and Daisy Newman's (1905-1994) "I Take Thee Serenity," all of who were Quaker writers.

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Tortola Quaker Stamp Celebration, 1973

Extent:
0.1 linear ft. (1 folder)
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This collection contains various letters and corresponding items from the Tortola Quaker Stamp Celebration in 1973. This includes a program of the individuals who made the Quaker stamps possible, a letter from George Vaux on behalf of the Friends Historical Association, and multiple Tortola Quaker stamps on letters belonging to Henry J. Cadbury.

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Rolla Foley Papers, 1941-1979 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.1 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
This collection contains photographs, letters, documents, and pamphlets regarding Rolla Foley's musical career in the Near East between 1939-1945. He had various roles throughout music performances and festivals, most often compiling and editting the music, but also conducting on occasion. These festivals include the 1941 Palestine Children's Music Festival, the 1943 Children's Music Festival, the 1943 Syrian Students' Music Festival, the 1944-1945 Near East Music Festival, and the 1945 Folk Music Festival that took place in Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, and the former Tranjordan. This collection also contains 1979 letters regarding Foley's career and works during his lifetime.

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Taylor farm and family papers, 1818-2009 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.4 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:
This collection contains records of the Taylor family farm, as well biographical documentation on the genealogy of the family. Extensive records of Howard Taylor, including his "Farm News" volumes are included in this collection.

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