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Frederick Barnes Tolles Papers, 1871-1970 (inclusive)

Extent:
7 linear ft.
Abstract:
Frederick Barnes Tolles (1915-1975), Quaker librarian, teacher, and historian, was Director of Friends Historical Library from 1951-1970, and a member of the Department of History at Swarthmore College. This collection contains the papers of primarily relating to his books and articles on Quaker history and biography, along with other writings, including research notes on a proposed history of Swarthmore College.

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

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Mary Sullivan Patterson Papers, 1782-1982 (inclusive)

Extent:
8 linear ft. (15 boxes (plus photographs))
Abstract:
Mary Sullivan Patterson (1906-1987) was a Quaker historian and genealogist from Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. The collection contains family papers and correspondence; genealogical notes on the Thomson, Sullivan, and other related families; writings on various topics, especially Delaware County history and the Caleb Pusey House; diaries, notes, correspondence, and a manuscript concerning Patterson's 1957 research trip to England to study Quaker emigration to America. Also a diary and letters from her trip to England and Germany in 1924 with a young Friends group.

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

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Anna Spencer diaries, 1855-1905 (inclusive)

Extent:
2.75 linear ft. (50 volumes)
Abstract:
Anna Spencer's diary entries describe weather, social calls, domestic duties, family news, attendance at meetings, births, deaths, and marriages within the Quaker community, and the health of herself and family members.

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

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Thomas Scantlebury diaries, 1771-1990 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.33 linear ft. (13 volumes, 4 foldered, 5 total folders)
Abstract:
Thomas Scantlebury's diaries describe his life in Bristol, England, particularly meetings attended, visits among Friends, business related news, and social calls.

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

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Isaac Chapman letterbook, 1874-1904 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.06 linear ft. (1 volume)
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Contains business correspondence, particularly related to the buying and selling of real estate, and information related to financial accounts and investments. Letter writers include Henry R. Fell, James Buchanan, Edward Roberts, James Barten, E.W. Clark, Joseph Satterthwaite, Thomas Miller, Ellwood Lewis, Charles Meyers, Benjamin Scattergood, and William Hill.

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

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Richard Hockley letterbook, 1737-1742, 1965-1967 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.02 linear ft. (1 volume, 1 folder)
Abstract:
This collection is comprised of the single letterbook of Richard Hockley and contains business correspondence. The majority of letters in the volume are written by Richard Hockley on his travels for the business interests of Thomas Hyam, a London merchant. Letters are written from a variety of locations, including Barbados, Charleston, South Carolina, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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

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Sharpless family letterbook, 1883

Extent:
0.12 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The personal correspondence included in the Sharpless family letterbook acted as a circulating "family letter," and was added to by each family member with the goal of assembling the letters at the end of the year and binding them together for the use of future generations. Letters generally provide news of each letter writer, as well as comments on past letters. Letter writers include Susanna F. Sharpless, Edith Sharpless, Thomas Sharpless, Elizabeth S. Smedley, Ann Sharpless, William Sharpless, and Susanna Sharpless.

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

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"The Boston Broad Brim", 1884

Extent:
0.02 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The manuscript of George A. Barton, entitled "The Boston Broad Brim," appears to be satirical in nature, and, according to the introduction supplied by the manuscript, "The Boston Broad Brim is published Semi-Occasionally for the benefit of the Boston Meeting. It is the official organ of the Whittier Association," and was previously called the "Highland Hall News, and was a weekly paper." This volume provides a brief satirical history of Quakers, particularly their move from Switzerland to the United States, the "Eighth Idyll of Theocrates," "The Miracle" translated from German, and a story called "The Hoag Surprise Party."

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

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Jacob R. Elfreth account book, 1877-1906 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.08 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The account book of Jacob R. Elfreth, who served for many years as the treasurer of the Darby Preparative Meeting, includes names of members, their occupations, and cash balances for each member.

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

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Provident Society for Employing the Poor account book, 1824-1925 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.15 linear ft. (1 volume)
Abstract:
The Treasurer's account book for the Provident Society for Employing the Poor records deposits, withdrawals for payments, and account balances for the accounts of the Provident Society for Employing the Poor. The inside cover includes a description of the duties of the Treasurer for the Society, and lists of the board of managers of the Society for different years.

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

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Legal documents, 1693-1883 (inclusive)

Extent:
.25 linear ft. (1 box, 1 oversize box, 1 flat file drawer)
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This collection is comprised of the legal documents of various Quaker individuals and organizations.

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

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Satterthwaite family papers, 1735-1924 (inclusive)

Extent:
.25 linear ft. (7 folders)
Abstract:
Satterthwaite family materials are primarily letters of family members in the 18th century to William Satterthwaite, as well as genealogical information (deaths, marriages, children, mostly 19th century) on the Satterthwaite, Mitchell, Stackhouse, Palmer, Simpson, Tomlinson, Wood, Croasdale, and other families.

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

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John S. Haines financial records, 1864-1886 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.23 linear ft. (2 volumes)
Abstract:
The personal account books of John S. Haines record Haines's expenses, payments to various individuals and businesses, and his account balances at the end of each year.

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

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