Philadelphia Area Archives

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Edward Page Allinson Papers, 1940-1972 (inclusive) 1940-1942 (bulk)

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection contains various letters relating to Edward Page Allinson. In Allinson's 1942 letters, he asks individuals their opinions on the average Haverford undergraduate. This collection also contains an excerpt from a 1940 publication titled "With Clean Hands and a Neutral Heart, America!" by Brent Dow Allinson, an individual Edward would connect with via letters due to their shared surname.

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

Taylor farm and family papers, 1818-2009 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.4 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:: This collection contains records of the Taylor family farm, as well biographical documentation on the genealogy of the family. Extensive records of Howard Taylor, including his "Farm News" volumes are included in this collection.

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

Thomas Wistar Brown papers, 1701-1917 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.5 linear ft. (1 box, 13 volumes)
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Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Rankin Family papers, 1804-1894 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: The case of James Rankin, a loyalist during the American Revolution, whose estate was confiscated and sold. Rankin's heirs sued for restitution and won.

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

John G. Bullock collection, 1799-1947 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2.59 linear ft. (5 hollinger boxes, 1 oversized flat box, 1 tube )
Abstract:: A collection of materials relating to John Griscom Bullock (1854-1939), a photographer and member of the Photo Secession group. These materials include photographs by John G. Bullock of his daughter Marjorie Bullock at various points in her life from birth in 1889 until 1907, as well as written information about Marjorie Bullock and genealogical materials of the Griscom, Bullock, and related families. Includes John Bullock's early writings.

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

William Lewis Lamborn genealogical research papers, 1873-1887 (inclusive) 1873-1874 (bulk)

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: The collection contains genealogical correspondence and notes compiled by William L. Lamborn in preparation for a proposed book on the Lamborn family. Included are a few letters addressd to his brother George S. Lamborn who continued the project after William's early death. Their research was included in Samuel Lamborn's Genealogy of the Lamborn Family published in 1894.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Friends Historical Library collection of genealogical manuscripts, 1758-2001 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4 linear ft.
Abstract:: This collection consolidates genealogical manuscripts into a single genre -- FHL Genealogical Manuscripts.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

John Family Papers, 1775-1951 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4 linear ft. (8 boxes)
Abstract:: The John family was a Quaker family of Uwchlan and Shamokin Valley in Pennsylvania. The collection contains family correspondence, diaries, business and legal documents, memorabilia, pictures, and miscellaneous papers of the Reuben John family. Correspondents include Joanna Griffith, Phebe John, Ann Haines, Sarah H. Janney, Reuben John, Abia and Patty John, Pamela Brenholts, and their descendents. Also contains genealogical files of Don D. John which includes original family correspondence, transcriptions, legal documents, as well as extensive genealogical correspondence. Of particular note is the 1863 Civil War diary of Kimber L. John (Co. M, 8th Regiment, Ill. Cavalry) and a transcript of the Eliza John diary from 1839 to 1863.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Jesse Merritt Family, 1838-1949 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:: Jesse Merritt (1889-1957) was a Quaker historian of Nassau County, New York, and President of Bethpage Press of Farrnlngdale, N. Y. The Merritt family settled on Long Island, NY, in the mid-18th century. This collection contains the papers of Jesse Merritt including biographical and genealogical material, correspondence, writing, legal papers, and memorabilia. In addition to the information on Nassau County, NY, of particular note is a letter collected by Jesse Merritt from Isaac T. Hopper concerning a young female former prisoner who was looking for work.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Nancy P. (Nancy Peel) Speers Genealogical Papers, 1906-1995 [bulk 1972-1995] (inclusive)

Extent:: 4 linear ft. (8 boxes)
Abstract:: Nancy Peel Speers (1925-1995) was a leading expert on Quaker genealogy. Married to David Speers (1919-1968), she was a lifelong resident of Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. She was employed as an archivist and staff genealogist at Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College. The Speers' Genealogical Research Papers consist of personal research on the Peel, Speers, and Olmsted families, research on Quaker families, including extensive work done on Cox, Kester, Griffith, and Lloyd families, and miscellaneous Quaker genealogical research.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]