Subject: Quakers -- History / Year: <span class="single" data-blrl-single="1906">1906</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

"Autobiography of Augustine Jones", 1902-1911 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.125 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: The autobiography of Augustine Jones describes Jones's early life in Maine, the death of his father, his early experiences growing up as a Quaker, his time spent in his uncle's house, political upheaval leading to Civil War, the free labor movement, Jones's work as a teacher at a Friends School in Maine, and a description of his experiences during the Civil War era.

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

Joshua L. Baily account book, 1794-1915 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.13 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:: This volume was originally used as an account book, from 1794 to 1795, and was later repurposed as a diary or timeline of events, dated from 1826 to 1915. The section of the volume that acts as an account book includes an index, in which individuals are organized alphabetically, and entries record amounts paid or owned, the goods purchased, and the currency used. Goods listed are mainly dry goods and lumber, including: flour, "middling" (bulk goods of medium grade), hog feed, cornmeal, buckwheat, rye meal, and wooden boards. The second section of the volume acts as a timeline and diary for Joshua L. Baily. Included are entries concerning current events, such as terms of various presidents, the Orthodox-Hicksite separation, the emergence of the "Mormons" and their migration west, records of correspondence sent and received, and events in the Civil War and World War I.

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

Friends Institute of Philadelphia membership records, 1880-1921 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.15 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:

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

Eleazer Haviland papers, 1793-1921 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.04 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:

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

Essays, sermons, & lectures, 1644-1982, undated (inclusive)

Extent:: 3 linear ft. (6 boxes)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of essays, sermons, & lectures related to Quakers and Quaker history.

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

Miscellaneous, 1657-1969, undated (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 linear ft. (2 boxes)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of single folder collections of miscellaneous Quaker materials from the Haverford College Quaker collection.

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

Correspondence, 1656-1974, undated (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.0080 linear ft.
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of correspondence from various Quakers.

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

Clippings, 1783-1957 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.1 linear ft.
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of clippings related to Quakers, Quaker history, and Quakerism.

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

Bacon Family papers, 1874-1909 (inclusive)

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (2 folders)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of a single volume diary, as well as correspondence from various members of the Bacon family.

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

Branch Family correspondence, 1899-1921 (inclusive)

Extent:: .01 linear ft. (1 folder)
Abstract:: This collection is comprised of the correspondence of the Branch family.

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

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