Subject: Quakers and Quaker women - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Rebecca Sharpless commonplace book, 1839-1845 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The commonplace book of Rebecca Sharpless includes excerpts of poetry and quotations from various Quaker women, including Mary Cresson Emlen, Hannah Scattergood, Jane Cope, Mary E. Scattergood, Lydia Fisher, and Beulah Morris.

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

Elizabeth U. Willis scrapbook, 1850-1898 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.2 linear ft. (1 oversized volume)
Abstract:: Elizabeth U. Willis's scrapbook includes photos and clippings about her and Sarah F. Underhill, photos of the Underhill family, clippings, illustrations, and portraits of Quakers, meeting houses, and Quaker birthplaces. Quaker autographs and letters are included as well. Letter writers include Samuel Fothergill, Anne Mott, David Sands, William Allinson, William Dillywn, William Rickman, J. Stephenson, George Jones, Lindley Murray, Richard Mott, and John Barrow. Confederate money, fractional currency, colonial money, excerpts of prayers and testimonies, and embroidery and cross stitch samples are also included.

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

Margaret Parvin Masters commonplace book, 1838-1841 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The commonplace book of Margaret Parvin Masters includes poetry copied by various Friends, including Jane Edwards, Rebecca B. Johnson, Amy Eastlack, Susanna Lightfoot, Anna Mendenhall, Sidney Stevenson, and James Emlen. The poetry included in the commonplace book generally relates to friendship and faith.

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

Phebe Clapp Thomas commonplace book, 1833

Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The volume features poems copied by various friends of Phebe Clapp Thomas, and focuses on friendship, reflection, religion, and faith. Among those extracts that were signed, signatures from the following individuals are included: Jemima Hamond, Ann M. Thorne, Elias Hicks Jr., Joseph Griffen, B. Barton, Elizabeth Wenzer, Adeline Begnor, Jane Charlotte Leach, Marcia L. Haight, and E. Mitchell. A number of extracts are unsigned, including extracts of poetry by Shakespeare and Sir Walter Scott. This volume was previously identified as an autograph book.

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

"A Memorable instance of Divine guidance and protection", Undated.

Extent:: 0.015 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The manuscript of "A Memorable instance of Divine guidence and protection," as told to Sarah Taylor by Jane Fearon and James Dickinson, two Quaker ministers, tells the story of Fearon and Dickinson's experience when on a religious visit to Scotland circa 1680.

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

Mary Rhoads Haines memoir, 1880

Extent:: 0.48 linear ft. (3 volumes)
Abstract:: Mary Rhoads Haines's memoir details her trip to Great Britain and Ireland, which she took in 1874 and 1875. The memoir describes the voyage by sea, her arrival in Britain, and travel throughout Britain and Ireland, as well as Quaker meetings attended, Quaker families visited, tourist destinations visited, and local history. Includes excerpts of letters and journals written during the trip, as well as photos, illustrations, and post cards.

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

"Sermons by Eli and Sybil Jones", 1869 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The manuscript entitled, "Sermons by Eli and Sybil Jones," recounts a sermon given by Eli Jones, and a second sermon given by Sybil Jones (beginning on page 22) at Devonshire House, on February 17, 1869. Eli Jones's sermon focuses on 2 Thessalonians 3:1, and Sybil Jones's sermon focuses on Isaiah 21:11.

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

Howard Lutz manuscripts, 1973-1977 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.66 linear ft. (6 folders)
Abstract:: 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.

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

Elizabeth Nicholson manuscripts, 1839-1843 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.18 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:: These unpublished poems of John G. Whittier were compiled by Elizabeth Nicholson and Sarah Lloyd. The volumes include copies of many of John Greenleaf Whittier's early poems, as well as poetry by other poets, and sketches and illustrations.

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

Elizabeth Hooton receipt books, 1794-1818 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.12 linear ft. (3 volumes)
Abstract:: Entries in Elizabeth Hooton's receipt books include payments made by Hooton, who they were paid to, and for what. The majority of expenses recorded in the volumes are payments for rent, monthly washing, and yearly taxes.

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

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