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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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James Bean papers, 1909-1911 (inclusive)

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

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

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Joel Bean papers, 1914

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
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)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the papers of Benjamin Cadbury, and includes Cadbury's correspondence, photographs, school records.

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

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Sarah Cadbury papers, Undated.

Extent:
.1 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:
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)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the court documents and papers related to the settlement papers of Thomas P. Cope's estate.

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

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Soloman Cresson papers, Undated.

Extent:
.01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:
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)
Abstract:
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)
Abstract:
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)
Abstract:
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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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