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Sharpless family letterbook, 1883

Extent:
0.12 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The personal correspondence included in the Sharpless family letterbook acted as a circulating "family letter," and was added to by each family member with the goal of assembling the letters at the end of the year and binding them together for the use of future generations. Letters generally provide news of each letter writer, as well as comments on past letters. Letter writers include Susanna F. Sharpless, Edith Sharpless, Thomas Sharpless, Elizabeth S. Smedley, Ann Sharpless, William Sharpless, and Susanna Sharpless.

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

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Waln family commonplace books, 1814, undated

Extent:
0.06 linear ft. (3 volumes)
Abstract:
The Waln family's commonplace books, written by Joseph Waln, Richard Waln, and Sarah Waln, include poetry and prose related to sin, illness, and death.

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

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Daniel Wheeler commonplace book, 1832-1837 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
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The commonplace book of Daniel Wheeler includes letters from Wheeler's children, an account of the last illness of Jane Wheeler, and a poem by his son, William Wheeler.

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

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"Indian Summer of the Heart", 1982 (inclusive)

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0.17 linear ft. (1 volume)
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Daisy Newman's novel, "Indian Summer of the Heart," is the sequel to "I take thee, Serenity," and focuses on two entwined love stories. The first story is that of the continuing story of Peter and Serenity Holland, married at the end of the earlier book, as they face the difficult stresses of building two careers while also trying to meet the needs of Ross, their little boy. The other love story is that of Oliver Otis, a 78 year old widower, and Peter and Serenity's mentor, and Loveday Mead, who has come to the little Quaker village of Kendal. Both stories focus on the difficulties that stem from the pressures of modern life and the effect of the influence of Quakerism on the lives of the characters.

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

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David Cooper memoir, 1724-1795 (inclusive)

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0.08 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:
David Cooper wrote his memoir during his later years, when his health was failing, so that his children would be able to reference an account of his life after his death. A note on the inside cover reads: "A Gift of David Cooper to his daughter Martha Allinson." In the memoir, Cooper recounts his early life, his family history, his marriage, the birth of his children, his Quakerism, his struggles with his faith, his work as a representative in 1761, and his attendance at Quaker Meetings.

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

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J.P. Elkinton autobiography, 1966 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.1 linear ft. (2 volumes)
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J. P. Elkinton's autobiography describes his childhood and family, his attendance at Haverford College, from which he graduated in 1908. He also describes his experiences with the Society of Friends, particularly his travels on religious visits, and his adult life with his wife, Mary Bucknell, and their children. In addition to stories from various periods of his life, he provides biographical sketches of his family members.

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

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Cromwell Family correspondence, 1832-1842 (inclusive)

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
This collection contains the correspondence of the Cromwell family, a 19th century Quaker family, believed to be the in-laws of Thomas Chase.

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

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Cope family correspondence, 1833-1855

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the correspondence of the Cope family.

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