Repository: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1985">1985</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1989">1989</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

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)

Extent:: 9.34 linear ft. (21 document boxes)
Abstract:: 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)
Abstract:: 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)

Extent:: 5 linear ft. (10 boxes)
Abstract:: 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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Friends School Haverford records, 1885-2010 (inclusive)

Extent:: 28 linear ft. (36 horizontal document boxes, 15 volumes, 12 vertical document boxes.)
Abstract:: 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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Elizabeth Marsh Jensen papers, 1912-1989 (inclusive)

Extent:: 5.5 linear ft. (11 boxes)
Abstract:: 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)
Abstract:: 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)
Abstract:: 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)
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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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)
Abstract:: 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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