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Mary Davis letterbook, 1838-1849 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Correspondence is largely personal, but does include a number of letters addressed to Mary Davis's Meeting, including South Kingstown Monthly Meeting. Letters included in this volume are all written by Mary Davis, and are addressed to the following individuals: Lydia Gould, P. Dunham, J Walton, and her son, J.H Davis, among others. Letters are generally religious in nature, or are related to personal matters such as news of family and friends. A number of letters dated 1838 are related to Davis's religious visit to New York.

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

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Sarah Logan Fisher letterbook, 1783-1788 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The letterbook of Sarah Logan Fisher includes personal correspondence. The majority of letters are written to Fisher's family members, including her brother, Charles Fisher, and her cousin, Mary Arch, as well as a number of unnamed cousins. Letters largely concern family and friends, and births, deaths, and marriages within the Quaker community.

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

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Dorcassian Society of Burlington records, 1843-1860 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.042 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The Dorcassian Society of Burlington, New Jersey was founded in 1839, and appears to have dissolved at the end of the minute book, in 1860. The mission of the Dorcassion Society was to provide relief work to the poor, in particular clothing. This collection is comprised of one volume of minutes and attendence lists from 1843 - 1860.

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

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Deborah Bunting Haines diaries, 1860-1863 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.16 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:
Deborah Bunting Haines's diary entries describe weather, family news, social calls, religious reflection, and descriptions of Quaker meetings.

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

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Rosalie Regen scripts, 1952-1953 (inclusive)

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the scripts, generally for one-act plays, written by Rosalie Regen. Each play focuses on Quaker history, and particularly important Quaker individuals, including Elizabeth Fry, John Woolman, William Penn, Rufus Jones, George Fox, Mary Fisher, and John Greenleaf Whittier.

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

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Hannah Logan Fisher commonplace book, 1796

Extent:
0.15 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The commonplace book of Hannah Logan Fisher includes Quaker testimonies, extracts of letters, hymns, and religious poems. Notes on the inside covers of the volume describe that Fisher gave the volume to Rebecca Byrd Young in 1796, upon Young's departure for America from England.

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

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Mary E. Warner account book, Undated.

Extent:
0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The household account book of Mary E. Warner records the worth of various household items.

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