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Joseph Smith account book, 1771-1795 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.15 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The personal account book of Joseph Smith includes an account of John Smith's estate, and Joseph Smith's personal accounts, including records of deposits, withdrawals for payments for goods and services, and account balances.

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

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Whitall family financial records, 1849-1913 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.83 linear ft. (12 volumes)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the financial records of the Whitall family: Israel Franklin Whitall, J.F. Whitall, Mary C. Whitall, John Mickle Whitall. The volumes of account books generally record deposits, withdrawals for payments for goods and services, and account balances.

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

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John Hough estate account book, 1807 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The estate book of John Hough provides an inventory of Hough's "goods and chattels" and the individuals who inherited portions of the estate. The items included in the inventory range were home goods, like furniture and cookware; farm equipment, like plows; and livestock.

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Erica Brooks commonplace books, 1925-1951 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.24 linear ft. (5 volumes)
Abstract:
The commonplace books of Erica May Brooks include poems about nature, history, family, friendship, and World War II, as well as both copied poems and originals written by Brooks.

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

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"Hole in the Wall", 1828 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the single volume, anonymously written manuscript, entitled, "Hole in the Wall."

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Thomas Fisher manuscript, Undated.

Extent:
0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the single volume manuscript of poetry, written by Thomas Fisher. Poems included in the volume are largely related to related to American history.

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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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Rhoads & Wing letterbook, 1868-1881 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
This letterbook contains the correspondence between William G. Rhoads, Samuel Rhoads, and Asa Wing. The volume includes both personal and business correspondence.

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Seiju Hirakawa commonplace books, Undated

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:
The commonplace book of Seiju Hirakawa inlcudes extracts of poetry and religious reflection on the occasion of the Hirakawa's 50th wedding anniversary. Excerpts and quotations are arranged by topic, and cover topics such as friendship, teachers and pupils, self-expression, books, and pride. The volume also includes a personal reflection marriage, presumably written by Hirakawa.

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Gilbert and Minnie Bowles correspondence, 1930-1949 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.17 linear ft. (4 folders)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of two accessions of the letters of Gilbert and Minnie Bowles. The collection is comprised of both private letters and public letters meant for circulation among Friends, written by Gilbert Bowles and his wife Minnie Bowles during their religious visits to India and Japan.

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"An Account of all the Yearly, Quarterly, Monthly and Particular Meetings of the Friends of America, 1772", 1772 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.06 linear ft. (1 volume, 1 folder)
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This anonymously written volume provides a list of every meeting held in Colonial United States in 1772. Entries include the locations and dates of the yearly and quarterly meetings, and each entry for a monthly meeting includes a list of the particular meetings belonging to that monthly meeting. Meetings for Rhode Island, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland. The volume includes an index for the meetings at the back.

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

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Walter Hinchman portfolio, 1867-1873 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.23 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Walter Hinchman's portfolio of sketches and photographs includes the many of the plates used in his book, "Sketches & Poems." The sketches were done during Hinchman's time at a machine shop in Ohio at the end of the Civil War and on a survey trip (1867-1868) for a transcontinental railway from Kansas to California. There are sketches of the Pennsylvania Steel Company (1869), animals, flowers, trees, people, and landscapes.

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Catherine Morris copy book, 1815-1816 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.04 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The copy book of Catherine Morris includes a list of place names, religious and moral quotations, and an acrostic poem of the alphabet, all of which were used by Morris to practice her handwriting. The end of the volume also includes different text styles, which were labeled as Square text, Roman print, German text, and Italic print.

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Anonymous journal, 1784-1820 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
Diary entries describe attendance at Quaker meetings, testimonies of community members in meeting, attendance at funerals, and religious reflection. The section beginning in 1805 seems to be in a different handwriting, though it is unknown whose handwriting it might be.

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Mary Howell Swett papers, 1797-1820 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.27 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:
This collection contains the papers of Mary Howell Swett, and includes lists of places she visited and one volume of financial information.

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Takeo Arishima correspondence, 1903-1907 (inclusive)

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the personal correspondence of Takeo Arishima, a Japanese novelist, short-story writer, and essayist. Also includes a single portrait photograph of Arishima.

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George A. Barton papers, 1951

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the two copies of the manuscripts of George Aaron Barton, as well as correspondence related to the collection.

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James Bean papers, 1909-1911 (inclusive)

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
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This collection is comprised of two folders of the correspondence and notes of James Bean.

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Joel Bean papers, 1914

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
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This collection is comprised of the papers of Joel Bean, and includes notes, clippings, and printed photographs of various quakers.

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Gustave Auguste de Beaumont papers, 1831, 1952

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the single letter from Gustave de Beaumont to Samuel Wood, as well as clippings from the Bulletin of Friends Historical Association, regarding Tocqueville and Beaumont in Philadelphia.

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

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Hugh Borton papers, 1965

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of typed notes on Howland genealogy, and photocopied pages from a book entitled, "New Bedford of the Past."

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Benjamin Cadbury papers, 1884-1945

Extent:
.3 linear ft. (3 folders)
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This collection is comprised of the papers of Benjamin Cadbury, and includes Cadbury's correspondence, photographs, school records.

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Sarah Cadbury papers, Undated.

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (2 folders)
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This collection is comprised of the photocopied manuscript of "Letters from Slabtown Virginia," as well as a folder of the original, handwritten letters of Sarah Cadbury.

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Isaac Collins financial records, 1774-1776

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
Isaac Collins (1746-1817) was a printer, publisher, and bookseller and merchant.This collection is comprised of the financial records of Isaac Collins, and includes handwritten receipts of payments, and Samuel Allinson's account with Isaac Collins.

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Thomas Cope legal papers, 1911-1912

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (1 folder)
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This collection is comprised of the court documents and papers related to the settlement papers of Thomas P. Cope's estate.

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Soloman Cresson papers, Undated.

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
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This collection is comprised of the photocopy of a marriage certificate of Soloman Cresson and Anna Watson, and a photocopied descendants table.

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William Curtis papers, 1946

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
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This collection is comprised of a single folder of papers related to William Curtis, and includes a printed portrait, obituary, and clipped 1946 article on Curtis from "Nature."

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Dolobran Mining Company records, 1880-1908 (inclusive)

Extent:
.05 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the legal papers, correspondence, and financial records of the Dolobran Mining Company, a corporation based in San Miguel County, Colorado, which acted as an economic link between Quakers in Philadelphia and the east coast of the United States and Quakers in Colorado.

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

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John Henry Douglas papers, 1906-1933 (inclusive)

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (3 folders)
Abstract:
This collection is composed of three folders of typed transcripts of correspondence, manuscripts, and portrait photographs relating to John Henry Douglas (1832-1919).

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"Account of a visit paid to the Indians in New York State", Undated.

Extent:
0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
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This collection is comprised of the single volume manuscript describing Joshua Sharpless's visit to Native American tribes in New York state with John Pierce and Henry Simmons. The inside cover includes the signature of Aaron Sharpless, and it appears that he may have copied the manuscript from the diaries of Joshua Sharpless.

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"An Account of a Religious Visit, Made by Hannah Hall", 1872-1873 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
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This manuscript, written by Joshua Maule, describes Hannah Hall's religious visit to England, Scotland, and Ireland. The manuscript describes her trip, including details of her travel, meetings attended, and Quaker families visited. The volume includes extracts of some of Hall's letters.

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Daniel B. Smith financial record, 1852-1853 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.16 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The ledger of S.P. & Co., for which Dainel B. Smith was the trustee, records stock accounts, bills receivable, mortgages, bills payable, and cash balances, as well as the accounts of individuals with S.P. & Co.

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Gummere family papers, 1901-1929 (inclusive)

Extent:
.3 linear ft. (11 folders)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the correspondence, photographs, and clippings of the Gummere family.

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Friends World Conference minutes, 1920

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the typed minutes of a Meeting of the Committee on arrangements for the London Conference.

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Hallowell family papers, 1858-1869 (inclusive)

Extent:
.05 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the correspondence of Edward Needles Hallowell and various family members, as well as a single photograph of Edward N. Hallowell.

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Howard family papers, 1838

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the personal correspondence of the Howard family, as well as a printed genealogy of the Howard family.

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Janney family papers, 1800-1870 (inclusive)

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (6 folders)
Abstract:
This collection contains Janney family papers, and includes family correspondence, newspaper clippings, financial records, legal papers, maps, and photographs.

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Mary S. Kimber papers, 1897-1904 (inclusive)

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the handwritten personal correspondence and receipts of Mary S. Kimber.

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William Leddra court records, 1660

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
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This collection is comprised of typed transcripts and photocopies of the original court documents of William Leddra's arrest in 1660. The documents describe Leddra's arrest by the Last Court of Assistants at Boston, after returning to an area he had previously been banished from.

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Eli Jones papers, 1867-1882 (inclusive)

Extent:
.05 linear ft. (3 folders)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the photographs, certificate of removal of Eli Jones, and a single volume of pressed plants.

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Mary Hoxie Jones papers, 1930-1931 (inclusive)

Extent:
.05 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the typed scripts of a play written by Mary Hoxie Jones, entitled "The King's Missive," as well as two copies of the program of the Annual Business Meeting and Entertainment of Friends Historical Association, and a reproduced letter with a wax seal addressed to "Carles R." and signed by "William Morris," and was presumably used as a prop in a production of "The King's Missive."

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Samuel Jones papers, 1820, 1833 (inclusive)

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of two items of Samuel Jones's papers, and includes a copy of his will, as well as a copy of an emancipation document for a family enslaved by Jones.

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Thomas Lewis manuscripts, Undated.

Extent:
.05 linear ft. (1 folder)
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This collection is comprised of the manuscripts of Thomas Lewis, including two handwritten copies of "An Expstulatory Address," and two typed poems.

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"Foundations of English Literature", Undated.

Extent:
0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
"Foundations of English Literature," written by F.B. Gummere, a professor of English at Haverford, discusses the history of the English language, and the history of various genres of English literature.

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Jonathan Evans scrapbook, 1817

Extent:
0.1 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The scrapbook of Jonathan Evans was originally used as an account book, circa 1775-1782, and was later used as a scrapbook. The volume includes newspaper clippings, which generally focus on poetry, philosophy, and politics, pasted in over the original financial records.

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Stephen Meader manuscripts, 1972, undated

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (3 folders)
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The collection includes three unpublished stories: "The Fight for the Marsh," "The Freedom Trail," and "The Hawley House Mystery."

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Joseph Mendenhall papers, 1882-1903 (inclusive)

Extent:
.15 linear ft. (3 folders)
Abstract:
The collection consists primarily of lively letters by Joseph Mendenhall, a Quaker bachelor, to his cousin. They are written from Lawrence, Kansas, between 1882 and 1903, on topics ranging from Quaker ministers, the possibility of less plainness in meetinghouses, and many details about episodes in his or others' lives.

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Carter Nash correspondence, 1999-2000 (inclusive)

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
This collection contains the letters of Carter Nash, a Quaker inmate of a federal correctional institution in Texarkana, Texas, to Special Collections at Haverford College, regarding his religious beliefs and requests for books. This correspondence took place from 1999 to 2000. Eventually, this correspondence led to his publication of a September 2000 column in the publication Quaker Life. A copy of the column is also included.

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Thomas P. Nichols correspondence, 1839-1844 (inclusive)

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the photocopies of 11 letters addressed to Thomas P. Nichols in the 1830s and 1840s concerning the Wilburite separation in the Quaker community in Rhode Island and New York.

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Norwegian Quakers correspondence, 1813-1848 (inclusive)

Extent:
.2 linear ft. (4 folders)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the correspondence of various Norwegian Quakers, often with Quakers in Great Britain. Correspondence focuses on the state of Quakerism in the letter writer's community.

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Walter Koch correspondence, 1923

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
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This collection is comprised of the typed correspondence of Walter Koch, and is written in both German and English. Koch generally corresponds with Friends in the United States about their financial "gift," toward his efforts to teach Quaker texts in German schools, and his promotion of the pacifist movement in Germany.

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Philadelphia Yearly Meeting papers, 1692, 1917

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
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This collection is comprised of a single folder of miscellaneous papers related to the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting. The collection includes three handwritten pages of journal fragments, a handwritten interview with George Keith, as reported to PYM (1692), a photocopy and typed transcript of the PYM Declaration of Beliefs, three handwritten pages of minutes for the PYM Meeting for Suffering, and a typed informal report concerning Emergency Service Work (1917).

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Thomas C. Potts correspondence, 1920

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the personal correspondence of Thomas C. Potts. Many of the letters are written from Potts to Ethel, his wife, while he was traveling with the American Friends Service Committee in 1920.

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

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Robert Proud manuscripts, Undated.

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the single folder collection of Robert Proud's manuscripts. The majority of the collection is comprised of notes on Robert Proud's life, presumably written by a descendant. The most significant item is titled "Notes & memorandums by Robert Proud of Philadelphia respecting his early turn of mind, education etc., anno 1786." There is also information in another hand about other Proud family members, a Robert Proud signature, and some fragments.

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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.

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Leeds and Tatum family collection, 1829-1925 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.44 linear ft.
Abstract:
The collection consists primarily of photographs depicting various Tatum and Leeds family members, including Sarah Mickle Tatum and Lewis L. Tatum, and also Daniel Leeds and a picnic at the Joseph Sturge First Day School. In addition, there are commonplace books of Sarah M. Tatum, at least one kept while she was a student at Westtown Boarding School in Westtown, Pennsylvania, and of Lewis L. Tatum.

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Pike family papers, 1769-1902 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.4 linear ft.
Abstract:
Collection contains letters, memorials, commonplace books, and miscellaneous items of the Pike family, especially Sarah Pike, and letters of Thomas Scattergood to his son, Alfred Scattergood.

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Edward Rhoads correspondence, 1865-1871 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.22 linear ft.
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Letters written to Edward Rhoads, a Quaker physician and Haverford College graduate. Letters writers include Edward Rhoads's parents (Samuel and Anne Gibbons Rhoads), Thomas Chase, Josiah Forster, Anna Harrison, Sophie and John Pease, Elisabeth and Henry Crosfield, William Pepper, M.A. and William Longstreth, James Carey Thomas, the Yarnall family, and others. The letters generally offer friendly regard.

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Walter Penn Shipley Jr. papers, 1913-1983 (inclusive)

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (3 folders)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the papers of Walter Penn Shipley Jr., and includes materials related to his time at Haverford College, including two trigonometry notebooks, four subject entrance exams, and his personal correspondence.

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Thomas P. Cope estate settlement papers, 1908-1914 (inclusive)

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
This collection contains materials related to the settlement of Thomas P. Cope's estate. Included are letters and documents of Edward Evans, Walter Penn Shipley, and members of the United States Treasury and United States District Attorney's office.

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Irene Wales papers, 1939-1940 (inclusive)

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of two folders of Irene Wales's papers. It includes a single folder of her correspondence with Thomas E. Drake, curator of the Quaker Collection at Haverford College, and a folder of materials related to Wales's research on 18th century Quaker history.

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Wood family papers, 1839-1885

Extent:
.2 linear ft. (5 folders)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the papers of the Wood family, and includes primarily sketches made by various family members, and engravings of Quaker leaders, though it also includes a single letter to Richard D. Wood, two unidentified photographs and the Will of Julianna R. Wood.

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Lippincott family tree, Undated.

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (5 items)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the five pieces of the large illustrated Lippincott family tree, which at one time belonged to Charles Lippincott.

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