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Katherine T. Paxson journals, 1971-1995 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.5 linear ft. (15 volumes)
Abstract:
Katherine T. Paxson was a Quaker author and poet. Journal entries describe Quaker meetings, prayers and religious reflection, attendance at writing conferences and workshops, as well as visits with family and friends, and daily housework.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Thomas Fisher letterbook, 1823-1859 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.25 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The majority of correspondence included is business correspondence related to Fisher's mathematics and his book, "Dial of the Seasons, or a Portraiture of Nature," on Fisher's theory of the effect of "the angles of incidence of the meridian sunlight." There are also a small number of letters of personal correspondence, generally letters of introduction for friends or family traveling to Philadelphia or New York.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Milcah Martha Moore commonplace book, 1776

Extent:
0.06 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:
Milcah Martha Moore, a poet, created a commonplace book featuring the women writers in her social circle. The commonplace book of Milcah Martha Moore includes excerpts organized by topic, including topics such as: Happiness, Supplication of a Sinner, and Affliction. The note in the front cover of the volume reads: "The Gift of Sarah Dillwyn to Martha Moore."

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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"Bernard Barton, Quaker Poet", 1941

Extent:
0.2 linear ft. (2 folders)
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Photocopy of a typed manuscript written by Mildred Ayars Purnell, submitted as partial fulfillment for her master's in English and Comparative Literature at Columbia University.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Allen C. Fischer poetry collection, 1954-2021 (inclusive)

Extent:
8.25 linear ft. (17 boxes and 11 volumes)
Abstract:
Allen C. Fischer graduated from Haverford College in 1959 and remained an active member of the community. This collection includes poems by Allen Fischer, personal correspondence, and materials relating to his poetry.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Carol R. Murphy Papers, 1918-1993 (inclusive)

Extent:
3.5 linear ft. (8 boxes)
Abstract:
Carol R. Murphy (1916-1994) was a Quaker writer. She was the daughter of Mildred Knight Murphy (1889-1974) and Charles R. Murphy (1884-1936) who were convinced Friends. Carol R. Murphy was a member of Swarthmore Monthly Meeting and active at Pendle Hill Quaker Study Center, Wallingford, Pennsylvania. The papers of Carol R. Murphy, late twentieth century Quaker writer, are organized into two series. Series 1 contains autobiographical material and memorabilia, literary manuscripts, published articles, and notes by Carol R. Murphy. Series 2 contains Mildred K. Murphy's commonplace and sketchbooks, dating circa 1918 to 1969.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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John Greenleaf Whittier letterbook, 1842-1873 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
John Greenleaf Whittier was an American Quaker poet and editor, as well as an involved abolitionist. He was a delegate to the Anti-Slavery Society in 1833, a member of the State Legislature in 1835, founded the antislavery Liberty party in 1840, and ran for Congress in 1842. Topics covered in Whittier's letterbook include news of health and family, as well as discussions of contributions to "The Non-Slaveholder" and discussions of English Friends.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Anonymous scrapbooks, 1894

Extent:
0.66 linear ft. (5 volumes)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of five volumes of anonymous scrapbooks from the Quaker Collection.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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"Moll Pitcher: A Poem", Undated.

Extent:
0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
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John Greenleaf Whittier's "Moll Pitcher: A Poem" describes the clairvoyant and fortune-teller Moll Pitcher, born Mary Diamond (ca. 1736-1813), of Massachusetts, as a witch engaged in sinful work.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Henry Hartshorne manuscript, 1845-1847 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the single volume manuscript of poetry written by Henry Hartshorne. Poems included in the volume are related to nature, aging, loss, and friendship.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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Alice G. Heap poems, Undated.

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
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This collection is comprised of the typed poems of Alice G. Heap.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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New York Yearly Meeting collection of Quaker poetry, 1761-1937 (inclusive)

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (32 items ; 5 folders.))
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Contains poetry collected by New York Yearly Meeting as a topical collection. Folder 1 contains the commonplace book by an anonymous Quaker man which contains both original and copied works [n.d.]; Folder 2 contains the commonplace book of Aaron Baker (1772-1855) containing original and copies, ca. 1799-1855; Folder 3 holds loose manuscript poems; Folder 4 contains typed and printed poems and a detailed list of all the poems in the collection; Folder 5 contains loose poems by Benjamin Burling of New York City on religious themes, 1794.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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John Russell Hayes Papers, 1880-1936 (inclusive)

Extent:
2.5 linear ft. (5 boxes)
Abstract:
John Russell Hayes (1866-1945) was a Quaker educator, poet, and Librarian of Swarthmore College, 1906-1927 and Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College, 1927-1935. The collection contains letters received by Hayes, 1887-1936, diaries covering the period 1880-1935, and miscellaneous papers including an album of collected manuscript samples of contemporary poets. The diaries include poetry and cover personal and Swarthmore College activities and concerns.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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Harvey Family Papers, 1851-2003 (inclusive)

Extent:
22 linear ft. (46 boxes)
Abstract:
Dorothy Harvey Leonard was a nurse and family historian until her death in 2007. The collection includes Leonard's own writings as well as family manuscripts, photographs and other memorabilia. Also includes material from her sister, Ruth Harvey Mavronikolas, and extensive genealogical material compiled by her cousin, Kathaleen Johnson Carter. The Harvey family descends through Jesse Harvey, the son of Michael and Elizabeth, who was married to Keziah Ward in Center Monthly Meeting, NC, in 1786. Related families include Carter, Tregelles, Thorp, Palmer, Sharpless, Hampton, and many others.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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Broomell-Cleghorn-Fisher Papers, 1876-1967 (inclusive)

Extent:
2 linear ft. (4 boxes)
Abstract:
This collection contains material collected by Anna Pettit Broomell and primarily consists of the writings and correspondence of Broomell, Dorothy Canfield Fisher, and Sarah Cleghorn.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

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Bernard Barton letterbook, 1822-1837 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.16 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
This collection includes of the single letterbook of Bernard Barton, as well as correspondence related to the history of the letterbook, dated 1942. The letterbook contains personal correspondence from friends and family, and letters are often related to personal and family news, Barton's poetry and writings, and literature in general. Letter writers include Charles Lamb, Thomas Campbell, Elizabeth Fry, Charles Lloyd, Andrew Ritchie, Robert Southey, John Scott, Horatio Smith, Mary White, and John Chandler.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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"John Greenleaf Whittier: Some General Characteristics of his Poetry", Undated.

Extent:
0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Wilhelm Aarek's thesis, entitled "John Greenleaf Whittier: Some General Characteristics of his Poetry," provides a brief history of early American literature and the influence of religion, chiefly providing a literary analysis of John Greenleaf Whittier's poetry, including various influences on his poetry, as well as its themes and subjects.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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"The Children of Light", 1941, undated

Extent:
0.27 linear ft. (4 folders)
Abstract:
Elizabeth Stanley Trotter's "The Children of Light: Being the story of George Fox, the Quaker, and of Oliver Cromwell, the Soldier, and of William Penn, the Settler, and some of those who followed them" is entirely written in verse, and is split into four "books."

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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