Subject: Quakers and Society of Friends -- Education - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Extent:: 22.1 linear ft.
Abstract:: The collection contains records of meeting minutes, correspondence, financial statements, information concerning the Conference for Quaker Historians and Archivists, details about various committes within the association, publications and publicity, events, and miscellaneous materials of the Friends Historical Association.

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

Extent:: 14.5 linear ft. (24 boxes, 8 volumes)
Abstract:: Elizabeth Gray Vining (1902-1999) was an author of children's books and served as the tutor to the crown prince of Japan, Akihito, from 1946 to 1950. The collection consists of correspondence, materials regarding books authored by Vining, articles, lectures and addresses, photographs, and information documenting her and her family's lives.

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

Extent:: .2 linear ft. (4 folders)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the correspondence, manuscripts, and research notes concerning Tinkcom's research on the Friends Select School.

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

Extent:: 0.07 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The Preston Reading Room Assocation, Haverford, PA, was founded in 1890 for the purpose of "maintaining a building and direct its uses in such a way as shall tend to promote the welfare of the neighborhood of Friends' Meeting at Haverford." The collection consists of one record book of minutes for the Presto Reading Room Association. It contains finance reports, purchases, and hiring decisions, among other information.

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

Extent:: .2 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This collection contains one minute book from the Bristol Friends' School for Girls and Boys, in Bristol, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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

Extent:: 0.13 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:: The commonplace books of Mary E. Warner include religious quotes and extracts, notes from friends, notes on mathematical equations, and notes on Quaker leaders.

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

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

Extent:: 0.0080 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The copy book of Esther Pinkham includes repetitive phrases, used to practice handwriting, as well as copied poetry.

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

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